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Month in Review: November 2023

December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 5 Comments

Literature November is a busy blogging month! At the beginning of the month, I participated in Witch Week - a very full week indeed. My contribution was an interview with Kiyash Moncef, author of the wonderful fantasy Once There Was. Then it was time to focus on nonfiction for Nonfiction November. My posts: My Year … Continue reading Month in Review: November 2023

Month in Review: October 2023

November 5, 2023November 5, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 15 Comments

Literature This month I managed to read not just one, but two books for the 1962 Club - though I blogged about only one of them. I also read two forthcoming releases by authors I've enjoyed in the past. Around the World got a nod, as did my Spiritual Memoir challenge. Plus a biography of … Continue reading Month in Review: October 2023

Month in Review: September 2023

October 8, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 12 Comments

Literature I only finished five books this month, though one of them was actually four books in one. Then there were a couple of much-anticipated recent releases -- one of which I thought was worth the hype, and the other not. Some rereading, which brought me comfort and also a bit of discomfort. And a … Continue reading Month in Review: September 2023

Month in Review: August 2023

September 3, 2023September 5, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 10 Comments

In August I sent the first issue of my new newsletter, which includes extra content for readers who'd like to go a bit beyond the blog. It includes news about my forthcoming book publication, as well as links, photos, poetry, and more. You can check out the first issue here, and if you'd like to … Continue reading Month in Review: August 2023

Month in Review: July 2023, and blog break

August 6, 2023August 5, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 31 Comments

It's been an exciting month - we decided to move to a new apartment, so August is going to be very busy. I'm taking the month off from blogging, accordingly. I'll be back in September once I get settled. However, I do plan to start sending out a new monthly newsletter. My first issue will … Continue reading Month in Review: July 2023, and blog break

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July 29, 2023July 27, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 6 Comments

So far, my blog newsletter has been merely a summary of recent posts (which I just noticed has not been sending since December of 2022 -- I need to fix that this month!) I've decided to start something new and send out a newsletter that is not merely a repetition of blog content, but will … Continue reading Would you like to join the Enchanted Circle?

Month in Review: June 2023

July 2, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 34 Comments

Literature I decided to take part in 20 Books of Summer this year (with a modest goal of 10 books) and it gave a terrific jump start to my summer reading. I have already read 4 books from my list and most of them were outstanding. I've added some extra books as well as some … Continue reading Month in Review: June 2023

Month in Review: May 2023

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 12 Comments

Literature I didn't finish so many books this month, but there were some good ones. I was especially impressed by Welcome to My Country, a memoir by a psychologist who reveals her own background of mental illness, and The Word for World Is Forest, a planet-size cry against the spread of senseless violence and environmental … Continue reading Month in Review: May 2023

Month in Review: April 2023

May 7, 2023May 6, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 25 Comments

Literature This was my month for Reading the Theatre, and what a month it was! Read my round-up here. I'd like to also highlight posts by other bloggers who joined in the fun: At Calmgrove, a review of The Tragedy of Arthur At Lizzie Ross, Writer, after a false start or two, reading the plays … Continue reading Month in Review: April 2023

Blog break

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 1 Comment

Heading into the weekend of Easter, I'm going to take a break from the blog for a week or two. I will be back to share my possible adventures -- I want to visit Chartres, fingers crossed that it will work out. In the meantime, I am enjoying my month of Reading the Theatre along … Continue reading Blog break

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