Season 3
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Life Lately (Podcast & Blog Update)
Hi readers and listeners – just a quick life update… I mentioned recently my non-blogging life has been very busy in the last month or so. What I didn’t anticipate was taking on many new responsibilities at work, very suddenly and unexpectedly. By November, depending on how things turn out, I may not have much Continue reading
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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 Continue reading
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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) 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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