Another title from my Cavalcade of Classics, Round 2, which is experiencing a Monty Python moment (“Not dead yet!”). This novel is a gorgeous, depressing, incredible portrait of a generation … Continue reading Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh
The Art of War is the first of the titles on my Cavalcade of Classics, Round 2 list that I’ve finished this year. Making progress! Filled with guidance about war … Continue reading The Art of War by Sun-Tzu
My children are studying ancient history this year, and as part of that—and as part of my Cavalcade of Classics—we read The Odyssey aloud together. Emily Wilson’s translation of Homer’s … Continue reading Playtime is Over: The Odyssey, Emily Wilson translation
Reading this novel, I asked myself, why would the Nazis ban this book? Because at first, it’s just a story of young men going to war narrated by Paul Bäumer. … Continue reading All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
Perhaps as a mother I could read this as a story of children abandoned on an island and left to survive in any way they can. I could read it … Continue reading Lord of the Flies by William Golding
A bit of background: The Epic of Gilgamesh is old. It’s very, very old. So old, it’s more than a little amazing that any of it has survived, let alone … Continue reading The Epic of Gilgamesh
This book was incredible. I listened to it on audio, and there were so many points at which I exclaimed audibly about an insight Baldwin had shared. I’m not sure … Continue reading The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
I listened to this on audio, and I have to admit, the first few hours were pretty brutal. I listened to the first three hours while taking a long walk … Continue reading Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser
A letter from an old friend and the opportunity for a road trip leads Mr. Stevens, a career butler of the Downton Abbey era, to reflect about his life and … Continue reading The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
Today is the day! The Classics Club announced the lucky Spin number and it’s… 2! On my Spin list, that’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. I think I’d actually have … Continue reading Classics Spin #9 Lucky Spin Number
I’m probably crazy for participating this time around with all of the other books I’ve got on deck, but I just can’t resist a Classics Spin. My Spin List, gleaned … Continue reading Classics Spin #9
Today is the day! The Classics Club announced the lucky Spin number and it’s… 13 On my Spin list, that’s The Republic by Plato. I’m excited to have a Classical classic, but I … Continue reading Classics Spin #8 Lucky Spin Number
Imperfect Happiness 