I have had the pleasure of visiting my best friends in Massachusetts twice this month. Both trips Emma and I chased our obsession with “American Bloomsbury” by heading back to our favorite town, Concord, Massachusetts. The first weekend we didn’t have as much time in Concord, but we did tour Emerson’s house, which was extremely… Continue reading "I have traveled extensively in Concord" -Thoreau
Month: July 2008
Emma and Northanger Abbey
Emma Jane Austen Northanger Abbey Jane Austen This week I finished Emma and Northanger Abbey. These were the last two Jane Austen novels that I had not read. I loved both of them, but I’d rank Emma 5 of 5 stars and Northanger Abbey 4 of 5. WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUT BOTH BOOKS BELOW I found… Continue reading Emma and Northanger Abbey
The Lion and the Mouse
The Lion and the Mouse By now most everyone has heard about the controversial New Yorker cover featuring the Obamas. But did you know that same issue has a wonderful article inside about the rise of children’s literature and children’s libraries in the US? The article centers around Anne Carroll Moore, E. B. White, Katharine… Continue reading The Lion and the Mouse
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
I Capture the Castle I fell in love with this book after reading the first sentence. It is: “I write this sitting in the kitchen sink.” The (very high profile) quote on the cover (“This book has one of the most charismatic narrators I’ve ever met.”) by J. K. Rowling is spot on. The novel… Continue reading I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
Polysyllabic Spree June 2008
I’ve returned from Michigan, unscathed from the midwest’s absolutely crazy thunderstoms on the 2nd. I had a lovely time, and read 3 books. My policy on Polysyllabic Spree posts is that it’s always Better Late Than Never. Books Purchased – June 208 Books Purchased: When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris I Capture… Continue reading Polysyllabic Spree June 2008
Pleasant Peninsula
It’s 4:30 am, and I’m up, showered, and eating breakfast. Oy. However, it’s all for a good cause – a trip home. Today I leave for a long weekend in Michigan. I’m very excited! I did not get a chance to update last night with my June Polysyllabic Spree post, but I’ll do that as… Continue reading Pleasant Peninsula