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Cats and Literature: The Purrfect Combination?
What is it about cats that makes them so literary? It just seems like books and cats are the purrfect combination! From the ancient Egyptians who kept cats as sacred animals, to the medieval folks who believed cats were a symbol of witchcraft, to modern-day readers who adore cats' mystique and intelligence, cats have an undeniable presence in literature. In ancient Egyptian culture, cats were seen as sacred animals associated with the goddess Bastet. Bastet was believed to be the protector of …
All About Anna Karenina: Chapters 1-9
I'm reading Anna Karenina so you don't have to.
So, I took the plunge and began reading Anna Karenina. I've decided to document my reading experience, summarize & analyze some parts, and adapt what seem like pivotal scenes using a modern tone & first person POV. Look at it this way: If you've always been tempted to read the novel but something is holding you back, now I can read and experience it for you. A couple of thoughts: The Russian names ARE …Favorite Daughters was a LOJ Book Club Pick!
Yesterday was a HUGE day for me because Favorite Daughters was featured on Lori and Julia's Book Club on My Talk Radio, 107.1.
I was super nervous, because this a beloved radio show throughout the Twin Cities and beyond. In fact, when I've Googled the best book club podcasts, the LOJ Book Club often pops up. I spent the day preparing, listening to Lori and Julia's past interviews, so I would get a sense of the types of questions they might ask. And …Subscribe to Laurellit & download Murder at Styles Resort for Free!
Scroll down to subscribe & you'll be sent a link to safely download a free epub or free pdf of Murder at Styles Resort, my adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Event at Styles.