Millennium covers the first 1000 years from the formation of Christianity. World-renowned author Tom Holland takes us on a journey through this crucial time
Wilkie Collins does it again
A yellow diamond is stolen from the shrine of an Indian god. It ends up in England, dogged by death and misfortune. Mystery follows in this Wilkie Collins novel.
A front door make-over
I’ve been dreaming of banishing the orange wood and dirty burgundy to make way for a lovely red front door. And now it’s finally happening!
This one hits you right in the nostalgia
Ah, nostalgia. That bitter sweet emotion of love and loss. I found this by accident. I wandered to the nearby bookshop, and there was I Can Jump Puddles
Dive into the wild world of Arthurian Romance
For Christmas, I received a surprising selection, titled Arthurian Romances. Let’s talk about why this romance is anything but PG…
Getting back on track
While I thought I’d need a writing break because of puppy raising, it was actually something entirely different that has kept me from the getting back to the blog.
The final chapter for Kristin Lavransdatter
I’ve had a book hangover after finishing The Cross. Talk about a book that pulls the heartstrings! Let’s review this final chapter for Kristin Lavransdatter.
Carrying nothing is heavy
A poem
Reflecting on one year of renovations
We’ve come a long way in our renovations from the flea-infested carpets and dirty walls. I’m looking back over the year and what we’ve learned along the way.
You need to read this controversial book
Feminism Against Progress is a controversial book. It’s a confronting but thorough look at how things have changed for women through technology and feminism.