It’s so incredibly close to home and so touching my heart just breaks for Ross. Everything in this book is very bizarre but it’s such an interesting point of view we have Ross and his diary, but also his doctors and they write about things that he went through as well.
Originally published in 1949 (when Browne was still using the pseudonym 'John Evans'), Halo in Brass was the third in a four-book series about Chicago private eye Paul Pine. Joe Servello did the cover art for this 1988 reprint.
My copy of Seymour Krim's popular Beat anthology (published 1960), which I picked up at a Mississippi flea market in 1991. Kmart Key 1 price sticker still partially extant.
After 30+ years of thrifting and used book shops I finally found one of my top grails. Got it for $1.00 plus tax. This bloody book just doesn’t exist in the wild anymore and definitely not anywhere near what i got it for.
The first English edition of One Hundred Years of Solitude. Found in a yard-side outdoor neighborhood library book box.
As a huge Mark Twain fan, I couldn't pass this up. It's in remarkable condition for its age, plus it was only $5.
Doing this now.
I’ve read ‘Hear the Wind Sing’ and ‘Pinball 1973’, so time to make this happen. Bought this used, the 3D glasses were not included.
This would be my 8th from Murakami.
Circe by Madeline Miller is a beautifully written retelling of Greek mythology that tells the story of Circe, a goddess who never quite fits into the world of the gods. From the beginning, she is treated as different and insignificant, especially by her powerful family. As she grows older, she discovers that she possesses a unique ability for witchcraft, which eventually changes the course of her life.
The story follows Circe through her exile to a remote island, where she learns to live independently and develop her powers. During her time there, she encounters many famous figures from Greek mythology, including Odysseus and other characters whose stories we may already know. However, Miller tells these myths from Circe’s perspective, giving them a completely different emotional depth. There are moments of adventure, love, loneliness, violence, and loss, which make the story much more than just a fantasy about a powerful witch.
One of my favourite things about Circe was how strongly feminist it felt. The book explores what it means to be a woman in a world dominated by powerful men and gods. Circe is constantly underestimated, controlled, or treated as less important, but throughout the story she slowly learns to stand up for herself and decide what she wants from her own life. Her strength does not come only from her magic; it comes from her independence and the way she learns from everything she experiences.
I also loved how much Greek mythology was included in the novel. Even though Circe is the main character, the book introduces so many other myths and legendary figures that it feels like you are exploring the entire world of Greek mythology alongside her. I found myself learning a lot about characters and stories that I had only heard about before. Miller connects these different myths naturally instead of making the book feel like a collection of unrelated stories.
The book also does a great job of showing the darker side of mythology. The gods are not portrayed as perfect or heroic; they can be cruel, selfish, and terrifying. This gives the story a much more serious and sometimes disturbing tone. At the same time, Circe’s journey has moments of warmth and hope, which makes the emotional parts of the story even more impactful.
Without giving away the ending, I really liked how Circe’s journey eventually reaches a hopeful and satisfying conclusion. After everything she goes through, she finally gets the opportunity to decide what kind of life she wants for herself. The ending feels like a reward for all the growth she experiences throughout the book and gives the story a sense of freedom and happiness.
Overall, Circe was a fascinating read for me because it combines Greek mythology with feminism, personal growth, and a powerful story about finding your own identity. It taught me much more about Greek mythology while also making these ancient stories feel personal and relevant. I especially enjoyed seeing familiar myths from a woman’s perspective and watching Circe grow from someone who is constantly underestimated into someone who takes control of her own destiny.
some very very exceptional : Turc - Français - Turc from Larousse, or Dansk - Fransk - Dansk, Port - English, Dutch - Niederlandish... total 18 pces as old as 1951.
around 600 pages each
Originally published 1931 & 1932. This edition features a new introduction by Donald A Wollheim.Tge cover artist is uncredited . And it marked the first time these 2 novels of his Lost Worlds stories were published together this is a first edition thus .
I dont have a shelf, half of my books stays in my cupboard, half on my table, some on the tiny coffee table and some as you see here stays right beside where I sleep on a repurposed chair that acts as a bedside table.
