Monthly Archives: August 2013

What I’m Reading Now

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Donna

First on the to-read list is Northanger Abbey for the “Austen in August“event.  I am especially eager to read this one because I won it from Allie at A Literary Odyssey last year.  Need to finish by August 31.   … Continue reading →

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Review: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Donna

There is a great work of art which is the musical theater production of Les Miserables. On stage and on film the music soars. One is easily wrapped up in the story of romance and revolution. There is another great … Continue reading →

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The Classics Club — Spin #3

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Donna

With the pressure of leading book groups, reading background material for book group discussions, taking a class, having a daughter graduate from college and move to a new city, a couple of minor illnesses, and general lackadaisical-ness I’ve been neglecting … Continue reading →

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