White Rose of Avalon

Literature

  • All of Jane Austen’s Novels Ranked

    As a bit of a companion piece to yesterday’s post, I have decided to do a countdown of Jane Austen’s books. Number 7: Mansfield Park ~I ranked this one last because Fanny Price is by far my least favorite Austen heroine.   The only good character for me is Henry, but he is mostly hated…

  • All of the Bronte Novels Ranked

    For today’s post, I have decided to do a countdown ranking all of the novels of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte! Number 7: Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte ~The first novel by Anne is a sweet one dealing with a society of the era.   Anne drew on her own experience as a governess while…

  • My Top 5 Royal Historical Fiction Books

    For today’s post, I have decided to do a countdown of my five favorite historical fiction novels.   These are in particular about Queens in the late medieval and Tudor periods.   The reason they are my favorites is that it is my favorite time period. Number 5: The White Rose by Jan Westcott ~This…

  • My Top 7 Favorite Novels of All Time

    For today’s post, I have decided to do a countdown of the current ranking of my seven favorite novels of all time.   Now, this list is subject to change, as I am an avid reader, but these have been favorites since the first time I read them, as each has that sort of impact!…

  • Let’s Talk About Breakfast at Tiffany’s

    For today’s post, I have decided that I just needed to talk about Breakfast at Tiffany’s, both the novella and the film.   This is something that I have been thinking a lot about lately.   The evolution of this literary classic to a classic film is one that had Truman Capote hating the casting…

  • Daenerys Targaryen: Mother of Dragons

    For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have chosen to discuss Daenerys Targaryen, my favorite Game of Thrones character.   Now, this post is likely a very long time coming, but it is not an easy one to write.   I adored Dany from the very first time we meet her in the pilot, and…

  • Possession Book Review

    For today’s post, I have decided to do a review of the book Possession by A.S. Byatt.   I just recently decided to pick up this incredible work of fiction to re-read it.   It is a book that is delightful with each and every re-read! The story follows academics Roland and Maud as they…

  • Anais Nin, Prolific Erotic Diarist

    For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have chosen to write a little bit about the infamous writer Anais Nin.   Anais Nin was a prolific writer who wrote diaries, novels, and erotica.   She was famous for her torrid love affairs and her incredibly descriptive diaries about them! Anais Nin is probably most remembered…

  • 90s Teen Movies and the Classics

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at a few 1990s teen films that were based on classic works of literature!    This was a unique time in the history of teen movies since some of the most fun ones took direct inspiration from the classics.   In particular, I will be…

  • The All Souls Trilogy

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a brief look at one of my favorite book series.    The All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness is the book series that inspired the beautifully done television show A Discovery of Witches (which is named for the first book in the series).   I have mentioned…