The Library of Alexandra

Book Review: The Pleasures of Men by Kate Williams

The Pleasures of Men by Kate Williams Published August 7, 2012 Mode read: ARC Summary: Bored with her life in Victorian London, Catherine Sorgeiul begins following a set of recent brutal murders in the newspaper. Her troubled past gives her insight into the killer’s motives so she begins writing an account of the crimes. When the killer…

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August 17, 2012

Book Review, Reviews

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Apartment Tour: Part Two

Just like I promised, here’s part two of the tour of my new apartment. Just off of the living room is my little dining room. Table and chairs: estate sale with DIY seat cushions Sideboard: Ethan Allen Sale (similar) Silverplate tea set: estate sale (similar) Wine rack: Pottery Barn (similar) I’m in love with my…

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August 16, 2012

Reviews, Travel, Week in Pictures

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Apartment Tour: Part One

Even though this blog primarily follows my literary adventures, I wanted to share what I’ve been working on for the past few weeks. When I returned from the NYU Publishing Institute in NYC I packed up a UHaul and moved to Chapel Hill, NC. Though it was a whirlwind of packing and unpacking, I’m a…

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August 14, 2012

Travel, Week in Pictures

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Book Review: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce Published July 24, 2012 Mode read: ARC Summary: The book follows the story of one middle-aged man’s journey across England by foot. When Harold Fry finds out that an old co-worker is dying, he immediately leaves his home and begins the journey to say goodbye. Though many people…

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August 13, 2012

Book Review, Reviews

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What I Read: August 1-12

Sorry for the radio silence around here lately! I’ve been moving into my new place in North Carolina and reading like crazy so expect more posts soon. Here’s what I’ve read this week: Ten Things You Should Know About the Economy Before You Vote in November (Forbes): I am such a political news junkie right…

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August 12, 2012

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