If you're on this blog, you're probably a storylover like me. You probably love reading and don't need to be told that books are more satisfying than doomscrolling. Still, this article from TGC is a solid reminder of just why books are worth it for the time they can take or the focus they can... Continue Reading →
A Quick Question
Hey, folks! I'm gonna keep it short and sweet because I'm sure this is a busy day for everyone, but I've just got one question for you. What book from your childhood are you thankful for? Leave your answer in the comments below. I'm curious to know what your thoughts are. Have a Happy Thanksgiving,... Continue Reading →
The Sunshine Blogger Tag
Hey folks! The lovely Lori Scharf at WarriorCo has tagged me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. I've never done one of these before, and I've heard opinions on either side of whether or not to do these, whether it's unprofessional, whether it's good to do because people like learning about you, and all sorts of... Continue Reading →
Chloroform: How Does It Really Work?
It’s a common trope in fiction – press a handkerchief soaked in chloroform over a victim’s mouth and nose, and almost instantly, they lose consciousness and go limp. But does chloroform really work that quickly? What even is chloroform exactly, and how does it work? I'll begin by defining the properties and background... Continue Reading →
The Great Brit Lit Binge
Well, last summer, I decided to get a head start on my British literature homework and hey, why pass up an excuse to read more, am I right? So, without further ado, I plunged into everything I could find written by British authors or about Britain. From Lawhead’s Song of Albion to Dark Rising... Continue Reading →
How Should the Christian View Classics?
I'm going to be honest with you -- this post originally began as a rant on the material I'd been forced to read for school. But then I got a book for Christmas, called The Christian Imagination, a collection of essays on literature. The one by Leland Ryken -- mind you, not the Christian Science... Continue Reading →
Are Newberry Awards Really a Mark of Quality?
Homeschooling parents and the leaders of any educational program always desire edifying curriculum for their students, and often choose literature material based on awards and popularity. Parents reading aloud to their kids or letting their little bookworms wander through the library to pick out books on their own assume anything that managed to get awarded... Continue Reading →
