This was just a fun, entirely unserious little story.
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Tag: genre: fiction – relationships and personalities
A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood
I would recommend this book to other readers who want a story from the perspective of a gay character, in which his sexuality is significant to the story, particularly if you’re interested in this sort of story from a not-too-distant-past historical perspective.
Continue readingThe Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
I can happily recommend this book to anyone else who also likes personal history stories, especially if you’re interested in a focus on female intergenerational relationship dynamics or immigrant experiences.
Continue readingEugénie Grandet by Honoré de Balzac
I don’t even remember why this one made it on my to-read list at this point, other than it’s a big title in classic literature and everyone is supposed to read in order to be a worthwhile citizen… or something.
Continue readingWuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
This is not a love story.
Continue readingThe Shipping News by Annie Proulx
I think this book is a good choice for anyone who is looking for a really solid work of fiction that has a good blend of those aforementioned cozy vibes and more emotionally impactful elements, particularly for folks who have any kind of attachment to or interest in Newfoundland.
Continue readingBacklist Love | Cats and Dogs
Backlist Love is an informal series on “older” books that I hope you’ll find interesting. These aren’t so much reviews as quickie recommendations, so check out your favorite book review sources if you want more info.
Continue readingAnna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
Anna Karenina is widely considered one of the best novels out of Russia, if not one of the best novels regardless of national origin, of all time… so, of course it had to go on my list for Classics Club.
Continue readingThe House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
It’s clear to me now why this title consistently pops up on can’t-miss classic lit lists. It’s an engaging combo of character-driven personal tragedy and clever social commentary.
Continue readingJane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
It’s the perfect sort of book to snuggle up with under a quilt with a nice big mug of something warm during this dreary season of short days and depressing weather.
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