Ah, Spring! The word is familiar but I think that I’ve forgotten what it looks like considering our rather chilly winter this year. © Cleo @ Classical Carousel However, today it’s very rainy and 9 C which is much more normal, … Continue reading
My new resolution for 2017 is to attempt to journal monthly updates and I almost forgot, only remembering yesterday that it was the last day of the month! Yikes! January came and went rather quickly, like a strong breeze coming … Continue reading
Inspired by O and Cirtnecce’smonthly posts, I’ve decided to try to follow their most excellent examples and join in the monthly fun. Not only will these posts hopefully focus me on my reads, but also provide a general journal of … Continue reading
The Distraction (1888)Jehan Georges Vibertsource Wikiart 2016 Reading Stats: Number Of Books You Read: 46 Number of Re-Reads: 12 Genre You Read The Most From: Classics Best in Books Best book you read in 2016: Jane Eyre. A personal favourite. Book you were … Continue reading
Medusa (1597)Caravaggiosource Wikiart Yes, the look on Medusa’s face pretty much sums up how I feel about my challenges for 2016. I was not as focused as I usually am, I didn’t read as many books as I wanted to … Continue reading
Sigh! I usually get excited about the Classics Club Spin but this time, between my failures to finish my last spins and the load of books I already have on my plate, my enthusiasm is severely compromised. I should pass … Continue reading
I was going to resist the spin this time. I have too many books on the go and too many of them are atrociously difficult, or inordinately huge. But one of my goals for the year was to pare down … Continue reading
Number 8 Well, this was a very good choice for me. I’ve been trying to read through Anthony Trollope’s The Barsetshire Chronicles for about two years, and am at the halfway point. Number 8 for me is Framley Parsonage, book … Continue reading
I really wasn’t certain whether I wanted to participate in the new Classics Club spin. My last spin was a fail; I read the first essay of God in the Dock and then realized that I wouldn’t do it justice … Continue reading
Karen @ Books and Chocolate is once again hosting my favourite challenge of the year, the Back to the Classics Challenge. Admittedly, it’s my favourite challenge because it’s my easiest challenge. About 95% of the books I’m reading lately are … Continue reading