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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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The Jungle Book: Returning to Rudyard Kipling – Episode 32
This week, I revisit Rudyard Kipling and his famous feral child Mowgli. The Jungle Book is one of my favorite Disney stories, but I did not like the book as a child. How does it read now that I’m older? (And when is that new movie coming out?!) Sources / Further reading:My Boy Jack (2007)… 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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