Exploring Language and Identity in The Dictionary of Lost Words and The Bookbinder of Jericho
These stories are so well written that I feel I stepped into the worlds of Esme Nicoll and Peggy Jones, worlds where women yearn for more than what they’re allowed. Esme longs for words and a way to define her life experience. Peggy longs to read and learn about the books she helps to bind every day.
Jun 10
Jane Austen and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Part two of My Year of Gothic Horror features Jane Austen and Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.
May 19
Book review: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and James
Two book reviews. Two points of view. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain and James by Percival Everett.
Apr 2
My year of Gothic Horror - part 1
Part 1 of my year of Gothic Horror features Horace Walpole and Ann Radcliffe.
Mar 18
Exploring the Origins of Gothic Horror
Exploring the origins ofGothic Horror fiction: horrified fascination, fear, the macabre and the supernatural.
Feb 5
Quick Summaries of 7 Novels to Add to Your Reading List
Quick summaries of 7 novels I recommend you add to your reading list.
Dec 21, 2024
Book Review: Historical fiction novel, Saltblood by Francesca de Tores
Review of exciting historical fiction novel, Saltblood by Australian author, Francesca de Tores.
Nov 25, 2024
Book review: Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Book review: Horse by Geraldine Brooks
An epic historical fiction novel about art, horses, love, obsession, and racism.
Aug 8, 2024
Book review: The Cuckoo by Camilla Läckberg
Review of Camilla Lackberg's latest "Patrick Hestrom" murder mystery.
Jul 15, 2024
Book Review of Table for Two by Amor Towles
Review of "Table for Two", a collection of short stories and one novella by author, Amor Towles.
Jul 4, 2024