I liked it. It may seem a little self-centered when he relates every book to his life, but don't we do that as we read? Inspired by his graduate school professor-mentor's method: "He simply wanted us to write a one-page paper every week. One page, with no citations and outside reading. Just you and ...
Reviewing for BlogHer. Some preliminary thoughts: I'm impressed because now I actually want to read Jane Austen. Specifically, Northanger Abbey.Also- reading anything set in the 19th century makes me say things like "Oh My Goodness" and wish I could go to balls and learn to waltz.This usually passes...
I don’t read Jane Austen’s novels for life lessons. Neither do I read her for history, romance or social commentary. I read Jane Austen because I have never (and I mean that unequivocally) met an author with such a gift for words. However, this does not mean that I won’t read and enjoy the lessons ...
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