Recently, I read Mollie E. Reeder's debut novel and when I finished it, had discovered a new favorite. I went into it expecting something classic steampunk, perhaps with flashing circus lights and Greatest Showman-like drama. And I got that... with so much more. I was instantly drawn to the style of the writing and to... Continue Reading →
“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.” ― C.S. Lewis I was driven to reflect on the veracity of this quote early last autumn, whereupon, after having spent a summer binging on everything British I could get my hands on, I returned to... Continue Reading →
Now, I know this topic has already been covered by people far more worthy of tackling it and far more capable of fully expostulating on it, (Lewis has a splendid essay on this,) but I just wanted to give it a go myself. All it takes is one look at the news, one look... Continue Reading →
