I learned a lot of assorted things in January… Did you already know all this? TLDR is an acronym for… Read more 8 Things I Learned in January
Tag: novels
Favourite Things: January Edition
I hope you had a strong start to 2020. Here are a few of my favourite things this month… maybe… Read more Favourite Things: January Edition
A Brief History of Paperbacks
I’d never thought much about the history of paperbacks till I encountered a brief discussion in this novel, which I’m… Read more A Brief History of Paperbacks
Favourite Things: November Edition
I don’t have a lot of time for commentary tonight, but I hope you’ll find some takeaways from this list… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Favourite Things: October Edition
Today was a pristine October day; wearing long sleeves but no coats we picked apples at our old rental house… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Favourite Things: August Edition
In August we looked at seven houses in one afternoon, placed an offer even though the list price was out… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
Historical Highlights 208
Better late than never… Here are this week’s historical highlights touching on museum news, Canadian history, World War II, and… Read more Historical Highlights 208
Tolkien’s Influences: Maxims I and Maxims II
A few months ago I wrote a post about The Wanderer, an Old English poem that inspired several aspects of… Read more Tolkien’s Influences: Maxims I and Maxims II
Favourite Things: July Edition
We found out today that our third offer on a house this year fell through, so it’s back to square… Read more Favourite Things: July Edition
Historical Highlights 199
Here are this week’s historical highlights. Do you feel like reading about… automobiles in art? books about books? Japanese tattoos?… Read more Historical Highlights 199
Tolkien’s Influences: The Wanderer
In The Road to Middle Earth: How J.R.R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology Tom Shippey includes as an appendix “a… Read more Tolkien’s Influences: The Wanderer
6 Things I Learned in April
Here’s a mix of things I learned in April, from literary trivia to historical facts to kitchen tips. In 1934… Read more 6 Things I Learned in April
Favourite Things: April Edition
Here is my monthly roundup of things to read, eat, drink, and play. Feel free to leave a comment if… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition