In which I muse about the enormous pressures we put upon ourselves at times despite the fact that we are supposedly reading for our own enjoyment, and the pros and cons of our so doing. Continue reading “Guilt Reading: Should You Force Yourself to Finish a Book?”
In which I come to the defense of Holden Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye. Continue reading “In Defense Of Holden Caulfield”
In which I list 6 short classics you can read this summer! Continue reading “6 Short Classics to Read This Summer”
In which I reflect on some aspects of my reading life, and share my thoughts on YA literature. Continue reading “Why I’ve Just Now Started Reading YA”
In which I share a quote and tell the story of one of my first big obsessions. Continue reading “3 Days, 3 Quotes Challenge | Day One”
In which I analyse what it means to be sane in the context of George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel, 1984. Continue reading “1984 Part Two: Sanity is Not Statistical”
In which I analyse what it means to be human in the context of George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel, 1984. Continue reading “1984 Part One: Staying Human is Worth While”
I did this video a few days ago, then forgot about it completely! But here it is. Just an informal little chat about some things I’ve found in used books.
In which it turns out I am weak in the face of peer pressure and aesthetically-pleasing books. Continue reading “It is Possible that I Have a Problem”
In which I make a confession, apologise to books I failed to appreciate properly, and write a letter to my past self. Continue reading “A Confession, an Apology, and a Letter”
(Over)Analysing Literature 