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Month: June 2021

A Thousand ships by Nathalie Haynes

by Athena // June 27, 2021 // No Comments
It feels like there is a literary trend for feminist interpretations of the Greek classics. Song of Achilles and Circe by Madeleine Miller were both popular in the mainstream. As a results, these kind of books are coming to the... Continue reading →

Lopi Braided Hat

by Athena // June 20, 2021 // No Comments
It’s the third of the three hats I planned this winter. It’s been awhile since I actually finished this hat and a lot of things have happened in my life the last couple of months. I don’t remember all the... Continue reading →

How to Stop Time by Matt Haig

by Athena // June 18, 2021 // No Comments
fter Midnight Library, I wanted to read more of Matt Haig’s works. Overall, while this was fun and interesting at times, I preferred Midnight Library. I liked a lot of stuff from this novel. I liked the protagonist Tom and... Continue reading →

Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving by Celeste Headlee

by Athena // June 16, 2021 // No Comments
I have been thinking more about the need to rest and take time off especially after a year of pandemic and lockdowns. I am extremely grateful to have weathered the pandemic relatively unscathed, but like many others, the restrictions and... Continue reading →
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