Sometimes Thoughtful Reflections of a Twenty-Something
Ah the start of the New Year. Time for all those reading resolutions, the setting of the Goodreads reading challenge, and taking stock of the holiday book haul. If you are like me, New Year’s resolutions are easily made and… Read moreNew Year, New Books: On This Year’s Reading Plan
I’m still here! And I’m still reading! Things have been pretty hectic lately and I have big news on that front but I will also be attempting to catch up on some book reviews in the near future.
A little while ago, I made the literary journey to the Middle Ages through Ian Mortimer’s book The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England. I have since returned to that time and place through the pages of Connie Willis’ Doomsday… Read moreOn (More) Time Travel and the Middle Ages
Have you ever had an author who has written one of your most favorite books and then you discover that the wrote other things? This happened to me quite recently. I love, no LOVE, The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. Now, I… Read moreOn Lady Molly: The Female Scotland Yard Detective
Sadly, I am told time travel is not a possibility and that, even if it were, it would probably be more trouble than it’s worth. Well I am not going to let that hurt my fantasies of visiting bygone years…. Read moreOn Visiting Other Eras
I would like to take a minute to appreciate the humble bookmark. It’s rare that I’ve seen material in the bookish culture celebrating it. In a plethora of paraphernalia that pays homage to book covers, old-fashioned library catalog cards, library… Read moreOn a Little-Appreciated Tool
I am a HUGE C. S. Lewis fan. That man has it all. Wit, humor, wisdom, genius even, in my opinion. His books, whether they be his Narnia series, space trilogy, or nonfiction are sure to spark thoughtful reflections and… Read moreThe Weight of Glory: On Bearing our Burdens
My most recent read that I finished was Middlemarch by George Eliot. A Christmas gift from my wonderful roommate, it was something I had been planning on reading for quite some time. It did not disappoint. The version she got… Read moreMiddlemarch: On Rural English Life in the Early 19th Century
Anyone who spends any length of time with me at all knows I love books. In fact, I could consider having me own tagline when I’m introduced. “Hi, my name is Olivia and I love books, some would say too… Read moreOn Books