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Measuring the Representation of Women in Fiction
The Bechdel-Wallace Test is a feminist way critique of art. By answering 3 key questions, you can evaluate if a work has rounded female char

Marisa
Dec 30, 2022


8 Books That Celebrate Jewish Voices (Just in time for Hanukkah)
Happy Hanukkah! Here are 8 books that celebrate Jewish stories. From romance to fantasy, there is something for everyone.

Marisa
Dec 16, 2022


Is the Netflix Adaptation of Lady Chatterley’s Lover Worth Watching?
Netflix's adaptation of D. H. Lawrence's novel 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' will hit the mark with those who enjoy steamy historical romances.

Marisa
Dec 5, 2022


'The Sound and the Fury' Explained
The Sound and the Fury is a challenging novel. Here are the most searched questions about it answered!

Marisa
Nov 13, 2022


Worth Watching? Review of Netflix's Adaptation of The Midnight Club
I will admit that I am a big fan of Mike Flanagan’s shows based on other gothic stories, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson...

Marisa
Oct 16, 2022


Book Recommendations for Halloween (Based on level of scariness)
What to do for spooky season? Pick up a scary novel! Choose your level of fear using this list as a guide.

Marisa
Sep 26, 2022


Back to School: Dark Academia Aesthetic and Books
Curious about dark academia? Here is an overview of what you need to know.

Marisa
Aug 31, 2022


3 Tips for Reading Early English Novels
Early English novels may seem like a slog, but they don't have to be! Here are some tips and tricks to make the experience enjoyable.

Marisa
Aug 29, 2022


Part One: Making Time to Read as a Parent
I often hear from people, in conversations and in DMs, about how difficult it can be to get back into (and maintain) reading once having...

Marisa
Jul 25, 2022


Review of Persuasion on Netflix
Everyone is talking about the new Netflix adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Persuasion. Is it worth watching? Read this post.

Marisa
Jul 17, 2022


Summer Travel: Book + Cocktail Recommendations
We’re so often told that a reader can experience new places between the pages of a good book. But what about combining the pleasure of...

Marisa
Jul 10, 2022


Why Austenites are Taking Issue with the New Adaptation of Persuasion while Bridgerton Gets a Pass
Why Austenites are Taking Issue with the New Adaptation of Persuasion while Bridgerton Gets a Pass

Marisa
Jun 20, 2022


What is Free Indirect Discourse in Literature?
What do the works of Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, and Virginia Woolf all have in common? Ok, ok, well *other* than being kickass...

Marisa
Jun 16, 2022


Netflix The Weekend Away Review
Netflix adaptation of Sarah Alderson's novel The Weekend Away (2020).

Marisa
Jun 3, 2022


5 Books to Give Yourself a Self-Love Valentine
Book buying is its own kind of love language. This Valentine's Day, instead of picking up a romance novel, check out these non-fiction books

Marisa
Feb 14, 2022


Six Books to Fight the Winter Blues
The cold and dark winter takes a toll on our mental health. Take a vacation to a sunny destination by reading one of these books!

Marisa
Feb 7, 2022


Exclusive Q&A with ‘Arsenic and Adobo’ Author Mia P. Manansala
While there were a few re-reads for me in 2021, there was one novel I picked up that was so good I read it twice in 10 days: Mia P....

Marisa
Jan 11, 2022


Has the pandemic stolen your love of reading? Here are four ways to rekindle the love affair
Many say the pandemic has reduced their interest in reading. Here are a few tips to reignite your love of reading.

Marisa
Jan 7, 2022


A Little Bit About Le Salon's Founder and Host: Marisa
Today’s post is something very different for me: Natalie, has been a regular at Le Salon’s virtual discussions for 12 months now and she...

Marisa
Jan 2, 2022


10 Facts About Edgar Allan Poe
Biographical facts about Edgar Allan Poe, the famous American Gothic writer.

Marisa
Oct 28, 2021
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