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Indiana Jones and the Peril at Delphi by Rob MacGregor
I just finished reading Indiana Jones and the Peril at Delphi (1991) by Rob MacGregor. It’s the first in a series of novels written after the third Indiana Jones movie. The book begins with Indy graduating from college and his first experiences in archaeology, which, of course, are full of danger and excitement! I was…
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Historia Brittonum (History of the Britons) by Nennius
I just finished reading Historia Brittonum (History of the Britons) by Nennius, translated in the 19th century by J. A. Giles. This early history of the British Isles is usually attributed to Nennius, a Welsh monk, and was possibly first compiled around 830 AD. There are a number of old manuscripts of this work that…
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Darken Wood and the Forestmaster
—from Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
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Green
I took a walk a few days ago after the rain let up. In an alley there are several thin cottonwood saplings growing in the narrow strip of earth between the edge of the asphalt and a high fence that runs the length of the alley.
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Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels, Book 1 by Serena Blasco
I just finished reading Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels, Book 1 (2022) by Serena Blasco, translated by Tanya Gold. It’s based on novels written by Nancy Springer. It contains three stories: The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets. The stories are meant to…
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The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith
I finished reading The Vicar of Wakefield (1766) by Oliver Goldsmith. This novel is told from the point of view of Dr. Primrose, as he attempts to resolutely persevere through a number of personal and familial hardships in 18th century England. The plot revolves around the vicar’s family and those they meet when they must…
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Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk and Other Stories by Nikolai Leskov
I finished reading Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk and Other Stories by Nikolai Leskov (translated by David McDuff), a collection of novellas and short stories originally published between 1863 and 1894. Of all the literature I’ve read from this time and place, these are some of the most unique and unusual I’ve come across. Stories in…
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Athanasius, the Hero by Lynn Harold Hough
I just finished reading Athanasius, the Hero (1906) by Lynn Harold Hough. It is a biography of Athanasius, a 4th century Alexandrian bishop. The book begins with an overview of the period of time between the fall of the Roman republic and the life of Athanasius. I found this part particularly compelling; Hough is able…
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Another bee and flower
I took a nice walk yesterday afternoon. It was overcast and cool for most of the walk; towards the end the sun emerged with a late summer warmth. After passing through the park, I followed an alley for a long block. It’s a route I like to frequent because there is a beautiful garden along…