In Jane Austen’s first published novel, two sisters with very different temperaments experience similar situations: powerful romances followed by devastating heartbreak. The reserved Elinor, whose sense bars her from outwardly expressing her desires, and the passionate Marianne, whose sensibility drives her to wear her heart on the sleeve of her gown, respond to challenges and navigate the nuances of relationships quite dissimilarly, prompting a fascinating exploration of the ways in which a person’s personality shapes their success and social outcomes.… Continue reading
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Sometimes, books are best selected through random discovery rather than careful consideration. I’ve found this to be especially true during the summer season, as some of my favorite lighthearted beach reads have been picked up in random nooks or crannies. I stumbled upon Last Summer at the Golden Hotel on a coffee table at a friend’s grandmother’s house in Mashpee, MA…and after thumbing my way through a few pages with waves lapping onshore in front of me, I was invested enough to ask my generous hosts to take the book home and finish it.… Continue reading
Have you ever read a book a second time to reintroduce yourself to a character? I was searching for a lighthearted read in recent weeks, having fallen into an odd pattern of trudging through heavy, dense stories and abandoning them partway.… Continue reading
In the medieval city of Hagenburg, Germany, the ruling class of Bishops and clerics unearths a plan to build an enormous Cathedral unlike any in the region. Lofty and awe-inspiring, the Cathedral will rise above the city as a testament to the glory of God and the might of the noble men who sponsor it.… Continue reading
How hard is it to cut through the legacy a historical figure has left behind and get to know them as a human being? In literature and beyond, great leaders like Winston Churchill are deservedly lauded for their steady leadership and brilliant decision-making in times of enormous crisis.… Continue reading
