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Talking “Too Muchness” with Writer Rachel Vorona Cote
A few weeks ago, I held Le Salon’s first ever author event with Rachel Vorona Cote to discuss her 2020 book Too Much: How Victorian...
Marisa
Mar 24, 2022

5 Books to Give Yourself a Self-Love Valentine
Book buying is its own kind of love language. This Valentine's Day, instead of picking up a romance novel, check out these non-fiction books
Marisa
Feb 14, 2022

Six Books to Fight the Winter Blues
The cold and dark winter takes a toll on our mental health. Take a vacation to a sunny destination by reading one of these books!
Marisa
Feb 7, 2022


Exclusive Q&A with ‘Arsenic and Adobo’ Author Mia P. Manansala
While there were a few re-reads for me in 2021, there was one novel I picked up that was so good I read it twice in 10 days: Mia P....
Marisa
Jan 11, 2022

Has the pandemic stolen your love of reading? Here are four ways to rekindle the love affair
Many say the pandemic has reduced their interest in reading. Here are a few tips to reignite your love of reading.
Marisa
Jan 7, 2022


A Little Bit About Le Salon's Founder and Host: Marisa
Today’s post is something very different for me: Natalie, has been a regular at Le Salon’s virtual discussions for 12 months now and she...
Marisa
Jan 2, 2022

The Original Nutcracker Story: Tchaikovsky's Ballet vs. Hoffman's Tale
Discover the enchanting differences between Tchaikovsky's ballet and Hoffman's original Nutcracker story.
Marisa
Dec 21, 2021

Gifts for Readers That Aren't Books!
Sure, a gift card to a favourite book shop is great, but what else can you buy the reader in your life this holiday season? Here are a...
Marisa
Nov 10, 2021

10 Facts About Edgar Allan Poe
Biographical facts about Edgar Allan Poe, the famous American Gothic writer.
Marisa
Oct 28, 2021


Freud and the Uncanny: That Creepy Feeling You Get with a Spooky Book
Why does somethings seem scary? Read about Freud's theory of the uncanny to understand how writers and movies manipulate our expectations.
Marisa
Oct 19, 2021

Get in the Halloween Mood with these Short Stories
Get ready for halloween with these spooky short stories.
Marisa
Oct 19, 2021

Who's Who in 'The Sun Also Rises'
It is no secret that Ernest Hemingway drew on his personal experiences attending the bullfights in Pamplona to draft his 1926 novel The...
Marisa
Sep 27, 2021
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