nevertheless, she persisted
I am always interested in everything Victorian history. I actually focused on it back when I was a European history major in college. I’ve read about Victorian culture and society and crime. But one thing I hadn’t read too much about: medicine. Victorian medicine was both fascinating and brutal. And while I really enjoyed learning […]
Read MoreHappy Sunday everyone! I hope you all had a great week. And, if you didn’t, that this coming week is better than the last. This week was an incredibly busy one for me at work, but, I still managed to finish four books I was already in the process of reading. As usual, I’m writing […]
Read MoreThis week, I finally started reading The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. I’ve been meaning to read this book for years, and now I’m mad I waited so long, because I already love it. It’s a bibliophile’s dream. And as a lover of dead languages (I’m slowly learning Latin), this quote early […]
Read MoreSomething I don’t read about nearly enough are female friendships. Honestly, I just don’t naturally gravitate towards books where that is a significant plot point. But I definitely want to read more, and Melanie Benjamin’s The Girls in the Picture was the perfect opportunity. It definitely has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that […]
Read MoreIt’s time to test my book blogger memory! I was not tagged, but I saw this challenge on Brilliantly Bookish, and couldn’t resist. I think it’ll be fun to test my knowledge. Let’s see if I can do this! Rules You must answer these questions without looking anything up on the internet and without looking […]
Read MoreIt’s the first day of spring! Which is the beginning of that time of the year when I stay inside in the air conditioning and read. But it’s also the time of year that feels like a new start, full of possibilities. Today, I thought I’d share a few books I would really like to […]
Read MoreOver the past year or so, I’ve been reading quite a few thrillers. They’re (almost) always quick, exciting reads. And they’re really just fun. I’ve been in the mood for a new thriller, and was looking for one that would blow my mind. Samantha Downing’s debut novel, My Lovely Wife, fit the bill. (All reviews are […]
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