… Brenda Wineapple writes biographies for readers with more literary inclinations. Her books are not just about hard facts and straight chronology; they are poetic works in and of themselves, elegant studies that contain both a compelling narrative and insightful criticism. In Hawthorne: A Life, Wineapple captures the unique character of Nathaniel Hawthorne in a [...]
All posts for the month August, 2011
Hawthorne: A Life
Posted by Kathleen on August 31, 2011
http://diaryofafuturegoldengirl.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/hawthorne-a-life/
Late to the Party: A “Mad Men” Confessional
Image courtesy MadMenYourself.com. I became hooked on “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” before I ever even considered watching “Mad Men.” I watched “Pretty Little Liars” and “Desperate Housewives,” “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” and too many “Golden Girls” reruns to count…but never “Mad Men.” Sure I had heard about how great it [...]
Posted by Kathleen on August 24, 2011
http://diaryofafuturegoldengirl.wordpress.com/2011/08/24/late-to-the-party-a-mad-men-confessional/
The Bell Jar
… I’ve read The Bell Jar three times now, which is a fact I tend not to share with future employers, concerned family members, or the people installing my new oven. It’s the kind of book I enjoyed when I was 16, yes, but it’s also the kind of book that I can revisit at 24 and [...]
Posted by Kathleen on August 20, 2011
http://diaryofafuturegoldengirl.wordpress.com/2011/08/20/the-bell-jar/
