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NEW BLOG POST (link in bio) . Today I’m trying something a little different: story analysis! Wuthering Heights seems to be a classic that people love or hate, and while it’s been a favorite for years, I’ve never considered it a sweeping Gothic romance—and, I think viewing it as such diminishes all the thematic qualities present in the novel. So this post is a brief summary of my thoughts about Wuthering Heights as a revenge story, not a romance. Head over to my blog to check it out! . (Note: the post contains lots of spoilers!) . Have you read Wuthering Heights? What did you think of it? . . . #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #book #books #bookish #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookobsessed #bibliophile #literature #classicliterature #classiclit #classicscommunity #read #reader #reading #write #writer #writing #bookblog #bookblogger #bookblogging #wutheringheights #emilybronte #storyanalysis #amerestory
“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.” • 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 . Social media is as much of a tool for sharing as it is a tool for self-promotion—not only showy vanity, but the desire to be liked and approved by others. We always have to guard against sharing to gain approval or prove something to others. Doing so weakens what we say; in fact, we might as well not share at all. . It isn’t easy to see people’s motives, which is why we amust be careful in judging those who don’t use social media like we do. People often admit that what they post on their accounts is a curated snippet of their lives—and that isn’t innately a bad thing. Privacy and restraint are good. But that can lead us to think that people who don’t share personal details or every opinion or belief they have are being inauthentic, self-centered, unaware of the world around them, etc. etc. Yet how many people go about their lives doing amazing, important, hard work, and never promote it to the world? Posting every good thing you do is not a requirement for being moral, ethical, or godly. Nobody is required to prove their “goodness” to the internet. Refusing to stay silent about important matters doesn’t always mean utilizing social media to do it—in fact, most good work is done in the moments few people will ever see or hear. Silence on social media does not equal silence in real life, and there’s no way for us to know based on one or two posts on a feed. . If you do utilize social media in this way, then it should be out of pure motives; if you don’t, it also ought to be done out of pure motives. Don’t do it because others are doing it, because you want others to see you doing it, because you “have to do it” to prove yourself. Root out pride in every form. . . . #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #book #books #bookish #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookobsessed #bibliophile #literature #classicliterature #classiclit #classicscommunity #read #reader #reading #crimeandpunishment #thebrotherskaramazov #theidiot #dostoyevsky #bookflatlay #barnesandnobleclassics #amerestory
“Be not forgetful of prayer. Every time you pray, if your prayer is sincere, there will be new feeling and new meaning in it, which will give you fresh courage, and you will understand that prayer is an education.” • The Brothers Karamazov (Fyodor Dostoyevsky) . A little reading update, since it’s June (how??): I haven’t finished any of my current reads, but I’ve been making good, steady progress and savoring each of them. I’m in Book 8 of The Brothers Karamazov (dear Mitya is spiraling toward his doom), and this time around I actually read through the section about Father Zosima without skimming like I did during my first read (I was overeager to get back to Alyosha, at the time 😂). There’s a lot to ponder in that section, especially when trying to place it within the frame and themes of the story as a whole. I’m also almost halfway through Nicholas and Alexandra, which is gorgeously written and sure to rip out my heartstrings as I get nearer to the end. Stories where you know the end is tragic make even minute things suspenseful. Lastly, I have made some progress with (finally) finishing In Memoriam, though that’s been slower than the other books. . How has your reading been going? Do you enjoy your current read(s)? What do you plan on reading next? . . . #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #book #books #bookish #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookobsessed #bibliophile #literature #classicliterature #classiclit #classicscommunity #read #reader #reading #currentlyreading #thebrotherskaramazov #fyodordostoyevsky #nicholasandalexandra #robertkmassie #inmemoriam #tennyson #amerestory
What types/tropes of characters do you like most? . I’ve realized that I have a soft spot for “good” characters—in the sense that they value and strive for goodness and what’s right, even if they get it wrong (or, rather, when they get it wrong, because most characters like this do at least once!). For instance, Alyosha Karamazov, Beth March, Mattie Ross, Prince Myshkin, maybe even Jane Eyre. Often, people think that these sorts of characters have to be pure and innocent (which, also isn’t a flaw if they are), but there are plenty of examples of characters striving for goodness in spite of their prominent flaws or jadedness to the world. For that version, I think of El (Rook Di Goo), and what @ivorypalaceprincess often calls a “tired optimist.” I even have a soft spot for those characters who become rigid and strict in their pursuit of goodness, and perhaps need to learn a little grace and mercy for themselves and others. Regardless of which variation, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that these sorts of characters win my heart and/or pique my interest more quickly than other character tropes. The world is always full of evil or selfish people; I like to see people who aim for something higher than that, even if they fail and are imperfect. . What are some books with “good” main characters? I’d love some suggestions! . Also, if you haven’t read True Grit—and especially if the long classics I usually recommend intimidate you—I highly recommend it. It’s short, entertaining, has a strong and compelling main character and narrator, and hits all the classic western/revenge plot tropes while being unique. I wrote a blog post about it a while back, too (link to my blog is in my bio). . . #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #book #books #bookish #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookobsessed #bibliophile #literature #classicliterature #classiclit #classicscommunity #read #reader #reading #write #writer #writing #wip #truegrit #charlesportis #westernliterature #westerns #paperback #amerestory
𝒘 𝒆 𝒆 𝒌 𝒆 𝒏 𝒅 𝒕 𝒉 𝒊 𝒔 𝒐 𝒓 𝒕 𝒉 𝒂 𝒕 : 𝚂𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚛 𝚜𝚞𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚛? 𝙸𝚌𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚎𝚊 𝚘𝚛 𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚍 𝚌𝚘𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚎? 𝙸𝚌𝚎 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚖 𝚘𝚛 𝚙𝚒𝚎? 𝚂𝚞𝚗𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚜? 𝙻𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚗𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜 𝚘𝚛 𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚢 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜? 𝙵𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚘𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚋𝚜? 𝚁𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚜 𝚘𝚛 𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚜𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜? . . . #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #book #books #bookish #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookobsessed #bibliophile #literature #classicliterature #classiclit #classicscommunity #read #reader #reading #write #writer #writing #wip #theidiot #fyodordostoyevsky #dostoyevsky #whippedcoffee #dalgonacoffee #amerestory
✨ It’s Cover Reveal Day!! ✨ . I’m a bit late to the party, but that just means the party gets to keep going. 🙌🏻 The cover for Jenni’s (@ivorypalaceprincess) upcoming release, Rook Di Goo, is officially here AND officially up for preorder, including some very cool goodies! Isn’t it gorgeous?? Swipe to read the synopsis and see the artsy post I couldn’t put first because I don’t have any color in my feed. 👉🏻 . Many of you are likely aware that I had the pleasure of being a beta reader for this book, and all I can say (that isn’t excessively long) is that it is a delight to read. El intrigued and endeared me from page one, the rest of the cast is dynamic and lovable, and the plot keeps you gripped from start to finish. Add in all the Cinderella motifs tucked away to discover, a fun, expansive sci-fi world, and themes about loyalty, patriotism, healing, and found family, and Rook Di Goo becomes a tale equal parts enjoyable as it is meaningful. If you like any of those things, I highly recommend that you get this book. I know I can’t wait to have it on my bookshelf. 🖤✨ . More details about preordering can be found over at @ivorypalaceprincess’s page and website! . . . #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #book #books #bookish #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookobsessed #bibliophile #literature #read #reader #reading #rookdigoo #jennisauer #coverreveal #upcomingrelease #indiebook #indiebooks #indiebookcover #indiebookrelease #scifi #scifinovel #cinderella #cinderellaretelling #amerestory
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