Doyle
-
The Tragedy of the Korosko – why some lit remains obscure
I’m afraid Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Tragedy of the Korosko checks most of the bad boxes on the mainstream reader’s list; to name a few: exoticism, imperialism, stereotypical females, and racist language. I had high hopes, based on some reviews I’d read, but even accounting for the mindset of the times wasn’t enough to Continue reading
-
The "Gloria Scott"
– but first, let me wish you all a (belated) Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! I’m sorry I haven’t posted very much. It’s been a strange year from start to finish and, very sadly, less bookish than I had planned. Pretty much the only challenge I completed (apart from Onegin) was o’s Russian Continue reading
-
Stark Munro, 13 Days, and Master of the World
The Master of the World Jules Verne 4 out of 5 stars A sequel to Robur the Conqueror, this 1904 Verne novel is centered on one of his classic themes: a vulnerable public terrorized by unknown and indisputably more powerful technology. Here, U.S. lawman John Strock is sent to investigate “the Great Eyrie,” in what Continue reading
-
Weekend Quote: Sorrow
“Work is the best antidote to sorrow.” – Sherlock Holmes, ‘The Empty House’ This succinct quote has been in my head for some time. In real life I heard someone say a variation of this, about this time last year, and then I experienced it myself. One of the truest, most useful quotes from any Continue reading
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
- 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
- My Favorite Films and Music of 2025
- Ten Books I’d Like to Read (and Possibly Own)
Classics Considered 