17 Aug

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Finding Autonomy in the Avenues of History: A Review of Square Haunting: Five Writers in London Between the Wars by Francesca Wade When I first stumbled upon Square Haunting: Five Writers in London Between the Wars, I was instantly drawn to its intriguing premise: a deep dive into the lives of five remarkable women who inhabited Mecklenburgh Square, each carving out their own spaces of autonomy in a world still wrapped in the confines of patriarchy. Francesca Wade’s exploration felt not just necessary but a delightful invitation into a...

02 Jul

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A Gentle Whimsy: Reflecting on The Little Books of the Little Brontës The moment I laid eyes on The Little Books of the Little Brontës by Sara O'Leary, I felt a delightful tug of nostalgia. As a long-time admirer of the Brontë sisters and their enduring contributions to literature, I was eager to explore this charming picture book that promised a glimpse into their childhood creativity. O’Leary’s premise that the Brontë children were not just “sad and mournful” beings, but rather lively and imaginative, invited me to reassess what...