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Tag: literature
“Mad, bad and dangerous”: Mary Wollstonecraft & Mary Shelley’s Lives
Badass.
Men and Gods: The Secret History by Donna Tartt
The Secret History by Donna Tartt has been on my radar for a while now. I've heard many people praise it and as many hate it, which really made me want to read it. One of the reviews on the back of the book says, "a thriller for thinking people", which I took as a … Continue reading Men and Gods: The Secret History by Donna Tartt
A Constellation of Words: The Luminaries
An intricate mystery set in New Zealand's Gold Rush.
“The World Was Hers For The Reading”: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
In 1943, Betty Smith published what would become her most famous work and one of the most representative pieces of American literature. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn* was an instant hit, at the time being only surpassed by Gone With the Wind * in sales. The novel narrates the life of Francie Nolan and her … Continue reading “The World Was Hers For The Reading”: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
First Book Tag Ever
Turns out this is really fun.
Adventures on the Page
Sometimes you just can afford to read.
An Age for Civil Disobedience
Why a man not paying his taxes in 1846 is still relevant.
IWD: Awesome Female Writers
7 female writers I love.
October reads
This past month was, surprisingly, very productive. I finished most of my final assignments for uni, ordered my room and read a lot. I enjoyed everything I read this month; there were big books, new authors, nonfiction, adventures, magic and curses. Notes from a Small Island, Bill Bryson “Nothing gives the English more pleasure, in … Continue reading October reads
Edinburgh: A literature lover’s paradise
A beautiful city full of ghosts and literary history.
