I thought it would be fun to share a few of my Persephone Books confessions... -I still haven't read any of Dorothy Whipple's novels. I've been saving her work since I'm hoping I'll love it as much as everyone else seems to. After all, she must be Persephone Books best-selling author for a reason!*... Continue Reading →
It's almost time to bid farewell to this round of the readathon. I hope you're all having a lovely weekend and are enjoying your Persephone reads! You can still enter Karen's giveaway for a chance to win a copy of Cheerful Weather for the Wedding over at Books and Chocolate. Here’s where you can share what you’re... Continue Reading →
This has been a difficult week. I haven't gotten as much reading, blogging, or blog hopping in as I had planned. What little bit I have managed however, has served as a nice distraction. I hope that's been the case for you all as well. Enjoy these last few days of the readathon! Here’s where... Continue Reading →
Good news for Persephone Book lovers everywhere: there will soon be two new dove grey gems to add to our collections!! On October 18th, Persephone Books will release The Call by Edith Ayrton Zangwill and National Provincial by Lettice Cooper. Keep reading to learn a bit more about each... The Call by Edith Ayrton Zangwill (1924) Goodreads Synopsis:... Continue Reading →
I can't believe how quickly this readathon is flying by! Hope you're all enjoying your Persephone reads. Here’s where you can share what you’re up to on days six and seven of the Persephone Readathon #2. (See Open Post: Day 1, Open Post: Days 2-3, Open Post: Days 4-5) Don’t forget to share your readathon experience... Continue Reading →
The lovely Karen of Books and Chocolate is generously giving away a copy of the delightful novella, Cheerful Weather at the Wedding by Julia Strachey. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Europe, and you have until Sunday, September 30, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time to enter. Head over to Karen's post here, to leave a... Continue Reading →
Welcome back, readathoners! How is your reading going so far? Here’s where you can share what you’re up to on days four and five of the Persephone Readathon #2. (See Open Post: Day 1, Open Post: Days 2-3) Don’t forget to share your readathon experience and follow along with #PersephoneReadathon. As always, more details about the... Continue Reading →
Happy weekend! Here’s where you can share what you’re up to on days two and three of the Persephone Readathon #2. (You can find the open post for day one here) Don't forget to share your readathon experience and follow along with #PersephoneReadathon. As always, more details about the readathon can be found on my Persephone... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the second round of the Persephone Readathon! I hope you are as excited as I am to read, review, and chat about Persephone Books over the next ten days. Keep scrolling for some important readathon details… A few reminders: -The readathon runs from Friday, September 21st through Sunday, September 30th. –Don’t forget... Continue Reading →
It's a truth universally acknowledged, that a readathon is more fun with a few challenges... For those interested, I’ve put together a list of ten optional challenges that can be completed at any point during the event. Feel free to do as many or as few as you’d like. You can share your responses on... Continue Reading →
Dwell in Possibility 