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Who's Who in Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford
Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford (published between December 1851 and May 1853) is a delightful read about a village populated mostly by...
Marisa
May 3, 2023

What It’s Like Going to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London
Curious about what it is like to see a play at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London? Here's all you need to know before you go!
Marisa
Apr 23, 2023

5 Different Types of Narrators
Here's how to tell the difference between 5 types of narrators, with examples.
Marisa
Mar 6, 2023

8 Books That Celebrate Jewish Voices (Just in time for Hanukkah)
Happy Hanukkah! Here are 8 books that celebrate Jewish stories. From romance to fantasy, there is something for everyone.
Marisa
Dec 16, 2022

Is the Netflix Adaptation of Lady Chatterley’s Lover Worth Watching?
Netflix's adaptation of D. H. Lawrence's novel 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' will hit the mark with those who enjoy steamy historical romances.
Marisa
Dec 5, 2022

Bookish Gifts I’ve Received that I Actually Love!
Let’s be real: the best gift for any bookworm is more books! And there are some of those on this list, but there are so many...
Marisa
Dec 2, 2022

A Closer Look at the Life of Beatrix Potter
A closer look at the life of Beatrix Potter and her work as a conservationist. Her love of nature inspired her works, like Peter Rabbit.
Marisa
Dec 2, 2022

What happens in The Sound and the Fury?
A great study guide for The Sound and the Fury--what happens in each section, past and present, and why Caddy is important.
Marisa
Nov 22, 2022

Female Gothic Writers
A little snapshot of women writers whose works fall into the Gothic genre.
Marisa
Nov 7, 2022

Book Recommendations for Halloween (Based on level of scariness)
What to do for spooky season? Pick up a scary novel! Choose your level of fear using this list as a guide.
Marisa
Sep 26, 2022

3 Tips for Reading Early English Novels
Early English novels may seem like a slog, but they don't have to be! Here are some tips and tricks to make the experience enjoyable.
Marisa
Aug 29, 2022

Part One: Making Time to Read as a Parent
I often hear from people, in conversations and in DMs, about how difficult it can be to get back into (and maintain) reading once having...
Marisa
Jul 25, 2022

Review of Persuasion on Netflix
Everyone is talking about the new Netflix adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Persuasion. Is it worth watching? Read this post.
Marisa
Jul 17, 2022

Summer Travel: Book + Cocktail Recommendations
We’re so often told that a reader can experience new places between the pages of a good book. But what about combining the pleasure of...
Marisa
Jul 10, 2022


Why Austenites are Taking Issue with the New Adaptation of Persuasion while Bridgerton Gets a Pass
Why Austenites are Taking Issue with the New Adaptation of Persuasion while Bridgerton Gets a Pass
Marisa
Jun 20, 2022

What is Free Indirect Discourse in Literature?
What do the works of Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, and Virginia Woolf all have in common? Ok, ok, well *other* than being kickass...
Marisa
Jun 16, 2022


Book-to-TV Adaptation: Netflix Anatomy of a Scandal Review
I will admit that Sarah Vaughan’s 2018 novel Anatomy of a Scandal wasn’t on my radar until I saw the Netflix trailer. I was immediately...
Marisa
Apr 17, 2022

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
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