While in quarantine, I've found myself reading a lot more than usual. As an avid reader for most of my life, English major, blogger, and aspiring writer, I've always had a serious love for books. I covet them, I give them as gifts with personal notes inscribed on the inside; they just make me feel at home (if you've been reading for a while, you ... // Keep reading...
Uncommon Goods
I recently got this Jane Austen print from Uncommon Goods and I'm obsessed! If you haven't heard of Uncommon Goods before, it's a Brooklyn-based company that features both unique designs and handcrafted gifts and focuses on environmentally friendly products. Half of their products are made by hand, most are made in America, and 1/3 of their ... // Keep reading...
May Book Club: Northanger Abbey
Northanger Abbey is a satire on the then very popular Gothic novel. It was the first novel that Jane Austen wrote, originally titled Lady Susan, but the last one published (Northanger Abbey and Persuasion were both published after Jane's death in 1817). Northanger Abbey tells the story of Catherine Morland, a heroine in search of her hero by way ... // Keep reading...
April Book Club: The J.M. Barrie Ladies’ Swimming Society
The J.M. Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society; Stanway House Photos taken from Pinterest The J.M. Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society by Barbara J. Zitwer The J.M. Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society is really an uplifting tale about love, loss, and essentially, the importance of friendship. When Joey, a somewhat workaholic New York architect, gets the ... // Keep reading...