What I’m Reading
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What I’m Reading (and More): February edition
It’s snowing heartily again, on top of the 2-4 inches from earlier this week that didn’t fully melt. So I came home early and am looking forward to a weekend “snowed in” – which means reading! Reading The Gospel of John I’ve been rereading the Gospels in this order: Mark, Matthew, Luke, and now John. … Continue reading
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What I’m Reading (and More): January edition
Ah, January. I always find this month to be dreary. (Anything coming after a glorious Christmas break is bound to be dreary). My reading, as you might expect, has been somewhat sporadic and diverse, as I’m trying to escape the doldrums. I don’t have full reviews yet, just a scattering of thoughts… Reading Fear No… Continue reading
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What I’m Reading: A Little Bit of Everything…
It’s been an interesting week. As I shared on my personal Instagram, it’s been a rough one, too. What do I do when I’m having a bad week? Read, obviously. The last couple of weeks, I’ve been juggling a veritable carousel of books. Here’s the rundown: The Mosquito Coast by Paul Theroux – I fully… Continue reading
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Xi Jinping and the Addictive Quality of Biographies
Apologies for my two weeks’ radio silence… Work has been intense, so I haven’t mustered up the energy to blog until this weekend. Happily, I’ve been reading, and there is plenty to catch up on! My current obsession reading focus is an unlikely one: CEO, China: The Rise of Xi Jinping (2016) by Kerry Brown. … 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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