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My Sherlock Holmes Obsession – Episode 27
Today I take a nostalgia trip back to the time I first met Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective has impacted my life in many ways, from violin playing to overcoming social anxiety. I also share my thoughts on a number of adaptations, including the Jeremy Brett TV series and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock. Continue reading
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Constructive Rest and the Sad History of Orchids
Since starting my 9–5 desk job a few years ago, my already poor posture has deteriorated quite a bit, due to hunching in front of two monitors all day. The 8 hours at the desk is not the only problem…when I get home, my first instinct is to switch to my personal laptop (for blogging, Continue reading
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Friday Thoughts: Building Bridges with Books
If you’re reading this, it’s probably Saturday already. Being on the West Coast, I have a couple of hours of Friday left, so… “Friday Thoughts” it is. There has been so much sad news lately. The Puget Sound area lost a police officer last week, and this week was his memorial. Through my job, I Continue reading
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The good old summertime
It’s been a while since I gave a personal update, and now it’s summertime I feel things are slowing down enough to blog (yay!). This spring was very busy, both in work and in personal life. A few things I did: The best book I read in the last month or two is The Sea-Wolf Continue reading
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
- 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)
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