Monthly Archives: September 2012

Library Lounging

Posted on September 7, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Please browse at your leisure.” Isley Memorial Library Ah, libraries! To be ensconsed in one whether it be rainy or sunny outside — how positively lovely! Here I am in in Middlebury, Vermont visiting Alex for a few days. Since … Continue reading →

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Austen Enchants

Posted on September 6, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Imagine a literary retreat that will slip you quietly back into Regency England in a beautiful old mansion where Jane herself would feel at home. Take afternoon tea. Listen to Mozart. Bring your needlework. Share your thoughts at a book … Continue reading →

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Architects, Gardeners

Posted on September 5, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“For me, as both a reader and a writer, it’s about the journey, not the ultimate destination.” George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Fire and Ice My fabulous sister Stephanie is a fan of A Song of Fire … Continue reading →

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Word-smitten Vermont

Posted on September 4, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“My idea of good company is the company of well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation!” Jane Austen, Persuasion I’m writing this from Vermont where we’re up for a bit of bicycle racing and vacationing before dropping Alex … Continue reading →

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Axing Abe

Posted on September 1, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“I’m attracted to big, audacious ideas.” Seth Grahame-Smith Never thought I’d use the word “vampire” (shades of the Twilight series) in this blog, yet I can’t resist the temptation after reading about Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith. When … Continue reading →

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