literary living
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“Write the book you want to read”- But what does this mean?
They say to “write the book you want to read,” and so I am. But what does this quippy piece of advice really mean? It might be the explanation for why there are so many copycat books out there. On the other hand, it might be the reason for all of the best books: those… Continue reading
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Dear High School Seniors… (an open letter from a graduate)
Dear High School Seniors, class of 2018, I just had a weird dream. Maybe to you it will sound like a nightmare, though. I dreamt that I was back at my high school with a neatly-printed, seven-class schedule full of the AP classes and electives that I thought I had finally finished years ago. About… Continue reading
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Books from Abroad
I’m back from a six week tour and study trip to four different countries and, thanks to jet lag, my brain is wide awake while my body is still confused as to whether it’s time for second breakfast or a mid-morning nap. So I will take advantage of this forced downtime to go on my… Continue reading
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To the Books on my Shelf: A Sonnet
Too often, I find myself staring in admiration at my bookshelves. The ornate covers of collectables, the crackled pages of old favorites, the bright illustrations of new editions… *sigh of delight* To my abashment (isn’t that a lovely word for a not-so-lovely feeling?), I own and admire many books I have yet to actually… Continue reading
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10 Reasons to Read Children’s Literature
I love children’s books: always have, always will. However, so many people pass the age of 12 and think they must “grow up.” They somehow rationalize leaving behind the lovely rows of Newberry Medal winners for the cringe-worthy gratuitousness of the “teen paranormal romance” section. When did that even become a section?! Or rather, WHY?! But I… Continue reading
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Bibliophile
Me: “Just one book…” Friend: “No, you promised yourself you wouldn’t spend any money.” Me: “But…George Eliot!” Friend: “No.” Me: “Treat yo self?” Friend: “Nope.” Me: *buys it when she isn’t looking* I am willing to admit I have an addiction to literature…but when it’s half price for beautiful editions of classics, I can hardly… Continue reading
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A Bookish Blessing
“May your books be deep and your tea well-steeped.” -RJ McLaren Continue reading
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10 Going on 30
I turned twenty on November 14th, 2016. It was weird. Every day I was thinking, “one more week until I am no longer a teenager” or “three more days until I am a real adult.” But then, when the day came, I felt the same. This should not have been surprising, but I could not… Continue reading
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My College Christmas List
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Unless you’re in college. Still, though, Christmas serves as the light at the end of the dark tunnel of finals and juries. While the adult world is out shopping for gifts at the mall, we are on our laptops ordering them through Amazon during lectures. If you… Continue reading
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Italian Lessons
Okay, so the title of this post is a bit misleading. To clarify, I have not taken lessons in speaking Italian and, if I’m being completely honest, my Italian speaking abilities consists of basic greetings, “grazie”, and apologetically smiling and batting my eyes. Oh, and I got pretty good at ordering coffee and gelato. But… Continue reading
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