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Nostromo: The Silver of the Mine
VENTURA [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons As with Lord Jim, I feel compelled to write something about Nostromo at about the 1/3 mark. Conrad very handily divided the novel into three sections: The Silver of the Mine, The Isabels, and The Lighthouse. I must get my (spoiler-free) thoughts down on the first part before Continue reading
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Reading Everything in August
No, that is not the title of a challenge…but it may as well be. I’m up to my ears in books and it’s wonderful. Sweet peas and ocean breezes ♥ I spent most of my July weekends working on a large volunteer project for a non-profit. It was a beneficial experience, but more of a Continue reading
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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 Continue reading
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Wednesday Quote: Work
A few years back, I used to participate in a weekly feature called “Weekend Quote,” hosted by Lemon Tree at Half-Filled Attic. I so enjoyed that feature that I wanted to bring it back this year, except on Wednesdays instead of the weekend. There are so many great quotes to come across while reading, and Continue reading
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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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