There is only one Georgette Heyer. Her style is distinct. Her novels are well crafted. And for many, she’s the golden standard from which most rivals fall short. So, when looking for authors like Georgette Heyer, I decided to focus …
Books & Reviews
Sanditon by Jane Austen: How to Adapt an Unfinished Book
Sanditon by Jane Austen has delighted and frustrated fans since it was first published- in fragment form. What was this book, which occupied Jane’s final months on Earth, going to be about? Does it hint at the brilliance or decline …
What I Read in May, 2019
It’s time for What I Read in May, my monthly round up of mini reviews. This past month was a diverse one, including a memoir as well as literary fiction. Despite the fact that I suffered serious book burnout at …
Book Review: A Start in Life by Anita Brookner
A Start in Life by Anita Brookner feels like the work of an author in their prime; so I was surprised to discover that it was actually her first novel. Her crisp yet grandiloquent style gives her a gravitas most …
How to Recover from Reading Burnout
Reading Burnout is real! It’s so frustrating when you want to read but can’t seem to find the right book, or time, or inclination. When this happens I have a few tricks that usually fire up my interest in reading again.
What I Read in March & April 2019
I totally forgot to write my mini book review round up last month! But that’s okay, because I’m bringing you a bumper What I Read in March and April edition today! It’s been a diverse couple of months in terms …