Monthly Archives: March 2019

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

Posted on 24 March 2019 by Barbara Howe

Most of the books I review on this blog are ones that I can endorse, ranging from lightweight, pleasant entertainment to hefty tomes worth the effort for the emotional or intellectual impact. That has been a deliberate choice; I’d rather … Continue reading →

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This is Not a Book About Charles Darwin

Posted on 8 March 2019 by Barbara Howe

What is This is Not a Book About Charles Darwin about if it isn’t about Charles Darwin? The creative process, primarily, as the author, Emma Darwin, explores her failure to write a novel about the Darwin family, and the toll … Continue reading →

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