This from Hugh MacLennan to young Marian Engel in 1956: "If I can be of any help to you, don't hesitate to write and tell me so. I'm cynical about theses, having done one myself, but I suppose they are necessary if you can avoid taking them too seriously." University
Every other year, I've missed updating my R.I.P. reading, because often the full posts aren't written until after the end of October (when the challenge officially ends). So this year, even though there will be longer discussions of some of these works in the weeks to come, I'm making some
It's time for R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VIII, Carl's annual event, the goals succinct and satisfying: Mr BIP modified my tombstone: whadya think? 1. Have fun reading (and watching). 2. Share that fun with others. Mystery.Suspense.Thriller.Dark Fantasy.Gothic.Horror.Supernatural. Some stories that I've already read, that I wish I could still read
Novels: The piles are a-bloom, ever expanding. Each book has its own bookmark, each some degree of commitment attached, some commanding that kind of nervous energy that erupts when you begin a book and think that it might just be a perfect book written just for you. Like a debut novel
Deep breath. September will be filled with so many fantastic books. I say this with assurance, because check out the great reading below. R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VII Details here September 1 - October 31 My reading list and over-the-top plans and dreams here Readalong of The Little Stranger details are
