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2024 Reading Goals Update 2

2024 Reading Goals Update 2

Well, it seems impossible but tomorrow marks the first day of the second half of 2024. And I have to say, it’s been a good reading year for me thus far. I’ve had some challenges in my personal life and with my health, but that […]

Book Tour: An Art Lover’s Guide to Paris and Murder

Book Tour: An Art Lover’s Guide to Paris and Murder

Another one of my favourite mystery series has a new book just in time for the summer- Dianne Freeman’s Countess of Harleigh series is back again! This cosy series features one of my favourite protagonists in the fun and exciting Belle Epoque period, and I’m […]

How to Find Local History and Enjoy It

How to Find Local History and Enjoy It

If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is now officially here. And that tends to mean that while we are busier, we are able to fit more adventures in. And more things tend to be open for visiting with better hours, at least here […]

My Full Ballet Reading List

My Full Ballet Reading List

While there has been a pause on ballet history on the blog, never fear- it will be returning after my summer hiatus! (Ballet history is tough because there are not a lot of images or videos that you can use and it is obviously a […]

Book Tour: The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh

Book Tour: The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh

There are few book series that I am eagerly awaiting a new book from six months away (or more) but this is one of those series. The Mr. Darcy and Miss Tilney mystery series contains some of the most interesting and creative concepts in the […]

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