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Bringing WWI to Life – Peter Jackson’s They Shall Not Grow Old
My sister shared this with me – a new documentary called They Shall Not Grow Old by Peter Jackson (director of The Lord of the Rings). He took film footage from WWI, restored and colorized it, and added voiceover so you can get a sense of what it was really like. Hoping this makes it… Read more >>
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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… Read more >>
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Three Old Movie Reviews – Heston, Peck, Cooper, et al
So, I’m not much of a movie watcher these days, much less a reviewer. But I’ve started keeping a journal of books read and movies watched, by month. (Got this idea from Rachel!) This month’s been particularly good, so I thought I’d share a few quick recommendations: Dad’s Army (TV, 1968–1977) This comedy is set… Read more >>
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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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- 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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