This semester I took a course called Politics and Literature where I was introduced to the works of Jane Austen in an entirely different light than they are usually presented. We read Pride and Prejudice and discussed what statements it was making about society at the time. It was filled with humor and sarcasm, plus it had a main character who is wholly wonderful while … Continue reading a new obsession: jane austen
Once again, the Owlcrate supporter in me received and read a book from their box. This time it was Mirage by Somaiya Daud. I was immediately drawn in by the name and cover, which was absolutely stunning, and found that I didn’t regret it. The world was breathtaking. Everything was gorgeous and the traditions were wonderful. It was clearly crafted over time with attention to … Continue reading a mirage of storytelling
Recently I attempted to read a book titled The Rook by Daniel O’Malley. This wasn’t a purchase I thought through when I entered the bookstore, more of an “I should be branching out into more adult territory when it comes to literature” which is never the greatest reason. At the moment, the plot seemed intriguing and the idea that it would soon be made into a … Continue reading the rook is rough
Recently I read the book Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston. With lost goddesses, spaceships, and epic fights I had high expectations for this book. Regrettably, I was let down. It was not because of the writing style since I found that it flowed beautifully and the characters were some of my favorites in a long time, but because I think I ruined it for myself. Let … Continue reading heart of cliches
My most recent review centers around a book that I had such high expectations for and really should have just known better. My Plain Jane is a retelling of Jane Eyre with a ghostbusters twist. Half of that is right up my alley, especially with “she sees dead people” scrawled across the cover, but love stories aren’t really my forte. In case you didn’t know, I love spooky … Continue reading jane eerie
Recently I read From Here to Eternity. It’s a nonfiction book by Caitlin Doughty and is subtitled “Traveling the World to Find the Good Death”. It chronicles the trips of a funeral home worker who is attempting to determine the best way to approach the reality of death by examining the way various cultures handle their dead. Ranging from the glowing Buddhas of Japan to the open … Continue reading death is not fiction
Mundanely Magical 