Bryson’s Whiny Notes from a Small Island
I’m guess I’m just not a big fan of Bill Bryson’s. I have enjoyed his books, but I am always …
Category Archives: British
Smashing One’s Face Against a Mirror: Lolita
I did it. I finally read Lolita (1955) by Vladimir Nabokov. If you’ve been aware of or following my attempts …
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe: An Allegory for Parents
I never read this book as a child. It’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950) by C. S. …
Veterinary Memoirs: All Creatures Great and Small
James Herriot plays uncle to a rich dog in All Creatures Great and Small (1972). It is just one of …
Apparently, I Like Anthropomorphism
I worked as a secretary for several months before I got a new coworker. Janette shared the lobby area with …
Ethnocentrism in The Indian in the Cupboard
Ah, The Indian in the Cupboard (1980) by Lynne Reid Banks . . . where do I begin? Do I …
Learning to Use Punctuation
In my composition classes, I often spend time going over punctuation concerns, since students often suffer from confusion, especially when …
We Are Neither Heroes nor Villains: The Two Towers
I admit it. I don’t really like The Lord of the Rings series, number 2 on the BBC book list. …
Sundance Film Festival 2013 Movie Review: Austenland
Last night, I had my first experience at the Sundance Film Festival. It is a place where independent filmmakers can …
Quivering in Sunday School Because of Cold Comfort Farm
Cold Comfort Farm (1932) by Stella Gibbons and number 53 on the BBC book list is quite the comic novel. …
