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When Principles Aren’t Enough – Christianity in View of Osamu Dazai’s The Setting Sun
So… this is part-book review, part-religious monologue—thinking out loud, really. It’s just a personal reflection. It could come across preachy or possibly offensive, neither of which is my intention. Please feel free to skip if this isn’t your cup of tea. ❤ I appreciate you all, so much. You have heard that it was said,… Continue reading
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Top Ten Non-Bookish Hobbies
Here’s a little levity for this angsty day: my top ten hobbies outside of reading! YouTube – I’m one of those hypocrites who is proud for not owning TV, while watching YouTube all day. 😆 It’s not all mindless… I listen to music and podcasts when I work, and sometimes political commentary in the evening,… Continue reading
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October Reviews – Lightning Round
Here’s a quick look at some books I’ve read in the last week or two. Continue reading
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Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
Willis Wu is a first-generation Chinese American whose dream is to become a movie star. Not just any movie star, but the role of Kung Fu Guy—the pinnacle of Asian acting, according to childhood memories. It turns out those memories weren’t so off-base, at least in Hollywood, and Kung Fu Guy is hard to get… Continue reading
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Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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