Podcast
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A Canticle for Leibowitz: Catholic Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction
This book was weird and whimsical, and I kinda want to read it again already: One thing we didn’t talk about in our review was how this book treated the subject of euthanasia, which was also covered in Benson’s Lord of the World. Without giving away spoilers, my reaction was completely different to its portrayal Continue reading
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Of War and Ice
From the ‘Tube, here’s my latest review—a deep dive into Ice by Anna Kavan: Continue reading
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Nine Creepy Victorian Short Stories – From Stoker to Doyle – Episode 33
It’s October again: that time of year when you reach for a chunky sweater, a spicy latte, and, of course, a spooky book to read. In this episode, I share nine of my favorite Victorian short stories by authors such as Conan Doyle, Bram Stoker, and H. G. Wells. You probably don’t want to read 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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