-
The Island of Doctor Moreau – Third Impressions
When Stephen said he was going to read this novel for Mount Doom (TBR pile), I jumped at the chance to revisit it. This work of sci-fi horror by HG Wells has haunted me over the years. I can’t remember when I first read it, but the most recent time was in 2018, after I’d… Read more >>
12 comments on The Island of Doctor Moreau – Third Impressions -
Three Books With an Impact
For this prompt, I thought it would be fun to feature three books I don’t think I’ve talked about before, or at least not often. The Hiding Place – Corrie ten Boom As a child, I read an enormous number of books about Christian figures. My mom bought them, and I tried nearly every book… Read more >>
-
Ten Book Turn-Offs
There’s exceptions to every rule, but I generally steer clear of books that involve any of the following: Read more >>
-
The Moon Is Down – Propaganda Done Well
Banquo: How goes the night, boy? Fleance: The moon is down; I have not heard the clock. Banquo: And she goes down at twelve. Fleance: I take’t, ’tis later, sir —Macbeth, Shakespeare As is often the case, my first book by this famous author was not his most famous work. A bookish friend and Steinbeck… Read more >>
About Me
Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
Currently Reading
Recent Posts
- 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
Classics Considered 