The Overgrown Footpath

My Recent Reads and Various Wanderings

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A Few Of My Favorite Downton Abbey Moments

*Warning: contains spoilers!*

I’ve maintained a longtime enthusiasm for period dramas, from superb showcases of Britain’s 20th-century history like The Crown to colorful, multi-character affairs like Bridgerton. The ornamental gowns, explosive emotions, and rich historical context accompanying these shows provide me with a valuable education on bygone eras in addition to an enticing escape.… Continue reading

Libraries I’d Like to Visit Around the World

There is truly nothing more timeless than a library overflowing with literature from the past and present. It’s decades of research, musings, and creative expression assembled in stacks and rows. The reader and the dreamer in me naturally crave these spaces, but of course, the part of me that desires order and structure finds solace in libraries as well.… Continue reading

Book and Author Articles I’ve Loved This Month: July 2021

Happy August! I’m admittedly a bit late on this list, but as per previous posts, I would like to acquaint you with some wonderful words from wonderful writers on top-tier literature and the latest literary trends. Read on!

Seven Mystery Novels Where The Crimes Are Motivated By Books” (Kate Carlisle, CrimeReads)

selective focus photography of woman holding book

“Books are tangible relics of human history, and showcases of human creativity.”Continue reading

My Latest (Simultaneous) Reads

For the past several years, I’ve been a staunch upholder of the “one-book-at-a-time” lifestyle. I’ve plucked one book that captures my attention from the shelf and burrowed into it, insisting that I must finish what I’ve started before progressing on to another literary adventure.… Continue reading

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