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What I’m Reading: Alice, Castles, and a Book Journal…
If it’s seemed quiet this past week, I’ve actually been reading (hee). I always find this time of year to be trying, for whatever reason, and so I’ve been indulging myself with two re-reads and a new book that is becoming close to my heart… Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass – I’ve… Read more >>
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Reading Classics on a Budget – Episode 16
My goodness, I repeated myself quite a bit in this one… Well, I got very excited about this week’s topic – buying books (and saving money)! Links Mentioned / Resources: Budget Paperbacks:Wordsworth Classics – also on AmazonDover Thrift EditionsBarnes and Noble Classics – also on Amazon Free Ebooks: The Literature NetworkProject GutenbergLithium – EPUB reader… Read more >>
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February Reviews – Lightning Round!
Tender Is the Night – F. Scott Fitzgerald – (no rating) Biggest disappointment of the year so far; did not finish. The Atlas of Beauty – Mihaela Noroc – 3 stars An interesting library book. Somewhat repetitive; would’ve preferred less social-political commentary. Embers – Sándor Márai – 4 stars Surprisingly great! European history buffs will… Read more >>
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Liberty: Ayn Rand vs. Truman Capote – Episode 15
Two runaways, two worlds, and the pursuit of freedom. This week’s episode covers Anthem and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, two American classics with surprising similarities. Sources / Further Reading:Biography of Ayn Rand (Gale)Biography of Ayn Rand (Encyclopedia Britannica)Biography of Truman Capote (Encyclopedia Britannica)“The Legendary Friendship of Harper Lee and Truman Capote”About Truman Capote (PBS) Read more >>
About Me
Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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- Emo Classics – Bronte, Woolf, and Kierkegaard
- What I’m Reading – It’s Almost March Edition
- What I’m Reading – Morning Coffee Edition
- Oddly Specific Things I Love in Books (and a Few Movies)
- The Tenant of Wildfell Hall – A Long Overdue Review
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