I sat down to read but then this happened. #catsoflitsy
Recent acquisition for our personal library.
pickWhile framed as a murder mystery, I believe this book served more as a philosophical meditation and examination of medieval history with a significant focus on the sordid history of the Catholic Church. Still, it does have enough suspense and intrigue to keep the mystery lover engaged. Have your Latin lexicon handy.
pickYesterday‘s 10 minute op shop before ballet. Grand total🟰 $43.95. I heard the writer of the swimming book speak at the Sydney Writer‘s Festival. He adores swimming at Coogee as I do. I heard the tagged book‘s author and Peggy speak at the Byron Writer‘s Festival last year. All the talks for both festivals are available online if anyone is keen. I‘m perusing the magazine on the train this morning on my way to work with my tea.
pickThis book goes almost “frame by frame“ over the Bayeux Tapestry to interpret both what is happening exactly and why it's being shown, as well as providing context and detail about the making of it -- I found it fascinating.
Snow, driven by a biting November wind, flurried against Guyon's dark cloak then swirled past him towards the castle glowering down from its crag overlooking the spotted River Wye.
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pickI‘ve read Baudolino a few years ago when I was younger. It was nice to listen to it again. It is still not an easy read/listening, but it was nice to hear the exploits of the notorious liar Baudolino again. And this way you get a funnier view of the story of Frederick Barbarossa (who is supposed to be sleeping at the Kyffhäuser in my home region) and the crusades.
