The Woman in Red: A Tale of Love and Revolution Some books possess the remarkable ability to capture our attention unexpectedly, enticing us to embark on an unforgettable literary journey. For me, one such book was Diana Giovinazzo’s “The Woman in Red.” Somehow, this novel appeared out of the ether into my reader, demanding thatContinue reading ““The Woman in Red” by Diana Giovinazzo”
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S4 E7:The Rabbit Hole – A Short Story by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene
The Rabbit Hole: A Unique Retelling of a Timeless Classic by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene‘s “The Rabbit Hole – A Short Story” offers an exciting retelling of the timeless classic, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. In this reimagining, readers are taken on a journey through a fantastical realm, guided by Teagan’sContinue reading “S4 E7:The Rabbit Hole – A Short Story by Teagan Ríordáin Geneviene”
In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art by Sue Roe
The decade of 1900 – 1910 was a pivotal moment in art history, as modernism began to take shape amidst societal upheaval and cultural transformation. When I opened Sue Roe’s “In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art”, I embarked on a unforgettable journey through the vibrant and revolutionary art scene of earlyContinue reading “In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art by Sue Roe”
The Language of Flowers: An Alphabet of Floral Emblems
The Public Domain Review and the Internet Archive are both excellent resources for accessing a wide range of literary and historical works. Their collections provide valuable insights into diverse cultural topics and historical periods. Whether you’re interested in exploring classic literature, historical documents, or visual arts, these virtual reading rooms offer a wealth of materialContinue reading “The Language of Flowers: An Alphabet of Floral Emblems”
The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish
Our life is a walk in the night, we know not how great the distance to the dawn that awaits us. And the path is strewn with stumbling blocks and our bodies are grown tyrannous with weeping yet we lift our feet. We lift our feet.” Rachel Kadish, The Weight of Ink “The Weight ofContinue reading “The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish”
S4 E5: Emily Carr “Baptism” from Growing Pains
Welcome to my Reading Room! Thank you for listening in. I am your host Rebecca Budd and I look forward to sharing this moment with you. Dr. Reid hung on to a curl and a button long enough to to splash water on my hair ribbon and tell God I was Emily Emily Carr, GrowingContinue reading “S4 E5: Emily Carr “Baptism” from Growing Pains”
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