Classics
You may think of these books as the throwback readings you were assigned in English class. (Looking at you, Charles Dickens.) The classics have been around for decades, and were often groundbreaking stories at their publish time, but have continued to be impactful for generations, serving as the foundation for many popular works we read today.
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Book Review: Arabian Nights Illustrated
I really enjoyed reading Arabian Nights Illustrated! Of course the illustrations are mesmerizing, but I have to tell you about the excellent mini-biographies that taught me so much about the artists who created…
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Book Review: King Arthur and the Ladies of the Lake
This new version of the Arthurian mythos shines a light on the women in Arthur's life. Primarily, they are Guinevere, the Lady of the Lake, and his mother and sisters.
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Book Review: Edmund Dulac’s Fairyland
If you enjoyed Albert Seligman's other collections of The American Weekly illustrations, you'll want to add this to your library. Edmund Dulac's Fairyland focuses on the illustrations from April to May 1932 and…
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Book Review: Edmund Dulac’s Arabian Nights
If you aren't familiar with the tales from the Arabian Nights, this volume can be your introduction to a wealth of fantastical stories. If you've already read the stories, you'll enjoy seeing them…
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Book Review: Olde England of Edmund Dulac
Albert Seligman has done an exceptional job of creating this book, which is just one of his many collections of Edmund Dulac's work.
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Book Review: The Little Wartime Library
The Little Wartime Library gives readers a chance to understand the power of comfort-reading. It's a book that's difficult to set aside once you bond with the characters you'll meet within the pages.
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Book Review: Seven Tales From King Arthur’s Court
With endless books being added daily to bookstore shelves (physical and virtual), it's easy to go 'deer in the headlights' while trying to select your next read. You hope it will provide entertainment…
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Book Review: The Secret of the Old Clock
When I was eight, I discovered a secret at my Gramma's house. Behind her huge console television, there was a bookcase built into the living room wall. I had to squeeze my way…
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Book Review: The Lathe of Heaven
My introduction to The Lathe of Heaven was through the 1980 WNET (public television) film starring Bruce Davison, Kevin Conway, and Margaret Avery. I was blown away by the concepts presented and immediately…
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Book Review: Callahan and Company: The Compleat Chronicles of the Crosstime Saloon
Many years ago I read all of the Callahan's stories, and enjoyed the witty wordplay and deadly puns. Recently I purchased this collection, thinking a re-read might be fun. And it was.
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Book Review: Hard Times
Finishing this book is a great example of "Hard Times". I started it just before Halloween, 2021, and just finished it last night.
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Book Review: The Complete Works of Beatrix Potter
After watching Miss Potter recently on Amazon Prime, I found my interest in Beatrix Potter's artwork rekindled. And now my Kindle is rekindled, too
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Book Review: Jitterbug Perfume
Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ll admit right now that Jitterbug Perfume has been one of my favorite books for many decades. This was about my 5th…
