With the sixth Oz book, The Emerald City of Oz, L. Frank Baum did several things. He brought Dorothy, along with Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, to live permanently in Oz. This opened the way for him to close the Oz saga permanently, leaving all the characters we'd met so far happily ensconced there. To … Continue reading #Ozathon24: Farewell to Oz?
Month: May 2024
10 Books of Summer
Last year I participated in the 20 / 15 / 10 Books of Summer challenge hosted by 746 Books and it was a great success for me, so I'm joining again. I used the opportunity to cross-reference other challenges or reading goals, and I'll take that approach this time too. I'm going to list specific … Continue reading 10 Books of Summer
Reading the Theatre: What I read and watched (plus your contributions)
What I enjoy most about my month of Reading the Theatre is letting one thing lead to another...reading books and plays and watching movies or recorded shows that complement and build on each other, in spontaneous and unexpected ways. This time, since I'm reading through the Oz books for the Ozathon, my path started with … Continue reading Reading the Theatre: What I read and watched (plus your contributions)
Month in Review: April 2024
Literature April was my month for Reading the Theatre, and most of my reading did fall into that theme, with a few exceptions -- and some cross-pollination with other challenges, like the Nonfiction Reader and the 1937 Club. I'll do a full recap in a week or two (I'm still finishing up some viewing). It … Continue reading Month in Review: April 2024