This quote from Romeo and Juliet feels very apt after reading The Social Graces by Renee Rosen: “Two households both alike in dignity (In fair Verona where we lay our scene)...”* If by “households,” you mean obscenely wealthy families and by “dignity,” you mean the lengths they will go to to outdo each other in … Continue reading The Social Graces by Renee Rosen
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Best Books Inspired by Greek Mythology
Ever since I was a kid, I have been in love with Greek mythology. I don’t know why they appealed to me so much - whether it was the magic, the daring heroes (and it was almost always heroes, not heroines) or just the idea that the world was way older than myself. I remember … Continue reading Best Books Inspired by Greek Mythology
Most excited for June-December 2021
It’s that time of year. The time when I start revising my “books I’m excited for” list. At the beginning of the year, I usually put books that come out within the first few months. But that means I ignore or am ignorant of all the amazing books coming out in the second half of … Continue reading Most excited for June-December 2021
Bookish Travels: Delaware 2021
Camping. Yes, camping. I must say that for the entire amount of years I have been on this Earth, I had never been camping. Sleeping in a tent, cooking over an open flame, no bathrooms, I mean, come on - that’s definitely not me. But sometimes, you’ll catch me in a mood to try something … Continue reading Bookish Travels: Delaware 2021
Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline
Hi everyone, it’s me - Mr. Librarian! Cheryl allowed me to write about one of my favorite books of 2020. What should you know about me? I’m a nerd, and the books I mostly read are biographies, histories, and occasionally sci-fi books. Most of the time Cheryl teases me about my book selection being super … Continue reading Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline
The Jane Austen Experience
So, did you read my review last week about Ladies of the House by Lauren Edmondson? Well, you should (and I'm not like biased or anything.) Did you run out and order it like I did? OK, good. So while you're waiting for it to be released or (if you're reading this AFTER February 2021) … Continue reading The Jane Austen Experience
Ladies of the House by Lauren Edmondson
You should probably know that I am a total sucker for a Jane Austen retelling. Or just Jane Austen. Or books about Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books of all time with Sense and Sensibility and Emma not too far behind. And I have the pleasure of saying that I … Continue reading Ladies of the House by Lauren Edmondson
Looking back at 2020
So it's that time of year. The time when everyone tends to take stock of what they have accomplished in the past year. While many people make New Year's Resolutions, I have always avoided the practice. I tend to find that making those resolutions means I am setting myself up for failure. Instead, I like … Continue reading Looking back at 2020
Looking forward to 2021
It’s that time of year again. The time of year where I get reflective about the year’s past (although is anyone really looking back at 2020 with anything other than disappointment, anger, and contempt?) and I start getting hopeful and excited about the year to come. Last year at this time, I hadn’t written much … Continue reading Looking forward to 2021
One Person, No Vote by Carol Anderson
On this blog, I try to talk about the books that make me happy, or lacking that, books that give me a strong emotional response that I feel that I just have to talk about. I avoid sad subjects or books that I hate in order to promote a positive outlook on the world. If … Continue reading One Person, No Vote by Carol Anderson
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