The Eternal Kingdom of Books
Summary Mythica: A New History of Homer’s World, Through the Women Written Out of It by Emily Hauser is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the untold stories of ancient Greece, particularly those who have relished books like Circe, The Silence of […]
Summary If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler is a marvel of ingenuity, an experimental text that looks longingly back to the great age of narration—”when time no longer seemed stopped and did not yet seem to have exploded.” Italo Calvino’s novel is […]
A few days ago on Bluesky, I posted that I’ll be turning 50 later this year and that I’d love to celebrate by reading 50 books—one for each year I’ve spent on this spinning rock. Here’s the original post: Believe it or […]
This has been an eventful year for me, as I transitioned from working as a freelance web designer to becoming a full-time carer for my wife, Louise. While this change has brought challenges, it has also been a blessing. I’m grateful to […]
I came into the world kicking and screaming in the last quarter of the twentieth century, which proudly makes me a Gen Xer. We’re known for our resilient, independent spirit, and I’ve carried those traits with me into every phase of my […]