A Writer and His Reading
Hello, folks! I have decided to take part in two read-alongs during the month of October. Number One The first is a read-along of Macbeth, which I guess I’m technically “hosting,” but it will be very informal. The idea came about via a Twitter… Continue Reading “Readalongs: Macbeth and Doctor Sleep”
Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger This collection of short stories has been sitting on my shelf for about a year. I love J.D. Salinger, but I suppose I was a bit leery of reading his short stories, as I’ve only read his novel The… Continue Reading “Review: Previously Read, Briefly Reviewed”
Freud for Beginners by Richard Appignanesi Doesn’t go into much depth about Freud’s theories, but it is a fun and fast introduction to all the major ideas. Definitely recommended for newcomers, such as myself. I’m a graduate student lterature and was looking for an… Continue Reading “Review: The Earlies Part 2”
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