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Month in Review: March 2021

April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 ~ Lory ~ 30 Comments

March was my month for Reading the Theatre. See my wrap-up post for all the details about that! Interspersed with theatrical reads were some other terrific titles, including my first Richard Rohr (why did I wait so long?) and Hidden Valley Road, my review of which is coming soon to Shiny New Books. I'm pleased … Continue reading Month in Review: March 2021

Reading the Theatre Wrap-up Post

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 ~ Lory ~ 8 Comments

It's the last day of March, and I've personally had an amazing time with my "Reading the Theatre" project. I read books and plays, I watched filmed versions of plays, and I enjoyed thinking about and discussing all of these. I started out with The story so far: my earlier posts on the theme.I shared … Continue reading Reading the Theatre Wrap-up Post

Month in Review: February 2021

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 ~ Lory ~ 12 Comments

In these uncertain times, I've given myself permission to just wander the shelves at will and pick up whatever strikes my interest, one thing often leading to another. This month, that meant reading everything from a classic consideration of gnosticism vs. orthodoxy to an in-depth presidential biography to light fiction set in the Swiss Alps … Continue reading Month in Review: February 2021

Month in Review: January 2021

February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 ~ Lory ~ 24 Comments

January was a difficult month in many ways. The disintegration of the so-called United States reached a new peak with the attack on the Capitol. And terrible things (unrelated to politics) have been happening to people I love. There is so much uncertainty and disruption in the world, and so many questions about how to … Continue reading Month in Review: January 2021

Month in Review: December 2020

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 ~ Lory ~ 17 Comments

I'm starting a new format for my monthly review post, as I gear up for a new year here at Entering the Enchanted Castle. I hope you'll let me know how you like it! Literature This was a month for reading and reading favorite authors with multiple names or initials, it seems. Plus one last … Continue reading Month in Review: December 2020

Reading and blogging goals in the new year

faceless student with pile of books on light background
January 1, 2021January 17, 2021 ~ Lory ~ 15 Comments

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope this year will bring you joy, as we all continue to work through very great challenges. This month, I'm closing down my seven-year adventure at The Emerald City Book Review and moving all my blogging activity over to the Enchanted Castle. So as I've done each year, I'd like … Continue reading Reading and blogging goals in the new year

Looking ahead, with a goodbye giveaway

December 20, 2020December 21, 2020 ~ Lory ~ 5 Comments

In the last few days of December, I'm looking ahead to a new year here at Entering the Enchanted Castle! I'm saying goodbye to my other blog, The Emerald City Book Review, and moving all my book blogging activity over here. I look forward to welcoming many old and new friends to the Castle. To … Continue reading Looking ahead, with a goodbye giveaway

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