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Some Bookish Pictures
Every so often, I get an urge to do something crafty. “Crafty” here means having to do with crafts, not cunning plans (though it may amount to the same thing). Today was one of those days, so I stopped by ye olde curiosity shoppe Dollar Tree and picked up some frames, because I’m cheap that… Read more >>
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Valkyrie (2008) and My Thoughts on Historical Dramas
This past weekend, I rewatched the WWII movie Valkyrie (2008) with my brother. (He, like me, is a history nerd and was the one who talked me into watching Lawrence of Arabia, for which I’m perpetually grateful.) I don’t believe I reviewed Valkyrie last time, so it seemed like a good time to talk about… Read more >>
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A Vindication of the Rights of Woman – Week #4 / Wrap-Up
We made it! If you know me from past years, you know I’m terrible at sticking to read-alongs and challenges. So I have to pat myself on the back for finishing this one. 🙂 Overall? I give the Read-Along 5 stars – the pacing and discussion questions have been excellent. The book itself, I give… Read more >>
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Top Ten Favorite Reviews
Cleo’s twist on today’s Top Ten Tuesday is right up my alley. I’ve been reviewing books for a while now, and sometimes it’s nice to reflect on what I’ve written about books in the past. Here’s ten of my favorite book reviews, some old and some newer (for simplicity’s sake, not including podcast episodes or… 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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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
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