Brought to you by my PhD chapter on 50 Shades being heavily underway (dare I say almost complete?) 50 Shades of Grey is a peculiar artefact in that it is astoundingly popular and also near immediately forgotten. Similar to James Cameron's movie Avatar, this book shows considerable understanding of genre and audience in a way... Continue Reading →
Fantôme – Chapter 11, Part 1
In which the lovers admit to each other the depth of their feelings. Catch up with Fantôme from the beginning It was the very next day that a ragamuffin child came calling for Viscomte Raoul de Chagny saying he was from the Opera. Shooed away from the front he tried the back, and was given... Continue Reading →
Fantôme – Chapter 10, Part 2
In which the lovers make war.
Fantôme – Chapter 10, Part 1
In which Raoul experiences the pangs of depression.
Jump A Little Lighter: Chapter 7
An American Story.
Jump A Little Lighter: Chapter 6
An American Story.
The Books I’m Reading in 2026
10 books on my TBR
Fantôme – Chapter 9, Part 9
In which Raoul gets half an answer from Christine, at most.
Fantôme – Chapter 9, Part 8
In which our Fantôme gets to enjoy the party.
Jump A Little Lighter: Chapter 5
An American Story.
Late Romantic 