Literally Blogging

Hidden in the collections of Philadelphia libraries is an unexpected treasure — a rich trove of more than 7,000 medieval and Renaissance miniature paintings showing religious scenes, classical tales, historical events, and medieval romances. Many have never been on public display, or even studied by scholars. (From Leaves of Gold)
This is a collaborative project of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries. That is quite a mouthful! And it is also quite a collection. I was sure, to be honest, what an illuminated collection was. Now I wish …read more

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The Nebula Awards are the most coveted (arguably) award with authors of speculative fiction – that is to say, science fiction and fantasy. This year’s winners are Lois McMaster Bujold, Eileen Gunn, Ellen Klages, and Walter Jon Williams, and Anne McCaffrey. The award is given by members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA). The Hugo is the only other award that is dedicated to science fiction, and the winners are selected by the fans of the books.

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First, I want to give a big welcome to my wonderful friend Adelle Tilton, who is now writing here at Literally Blogging! You’ll love Adelle…trust me, you just can’t help it! Hooray for Adelle!
And now, on to our topic. I was listening to Bang Go the Bells in the car the other day, a song so glorious it’s nearly impossible to believe that Babylon A.D. never produced another noteworthy song. In my opinion, anyhow. Of course, I am the Rock Goddess, so my opinion is right.
It’s not an original story; the road to fame is littered with the broken bodies …read more

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I just finished reading The Year of Magical Thinking. I was attracted to the book because of the topic of grief and bereavement, but I don’t see it as a book that is only suited for those who have lost a husband or faced a potentially fatal illness in a child. It is a beautiful work of nonfiction – the creative expression of what Ms. Didion experienced during her first year of widowhood is called “taut,” by Publisher’s Weekly, “lacerating yet peculiarly stirring,” by The Washington Post, and “a stunning book of electric honesty and passion,” by Random …read more

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I found a really creative site today. It’s a lot of fun and it provides a lot of information. The name of the site is Gnooks, which I am assuming is pronounced, “nooks.” It is a rather unique way of researching literature and authors. It also has a forum and a nifty little shopping tool.
But the best part of Gnooks, in my opinion, is the Literature Map. This isn’t a traditional map. When I found the site, and entered in an author’s name (I chose Willa Cather) I expected to find a dot on …read more

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Do you know what The Harvard Classics are? If you don’t, you should. It isn’t just an arbitrary name assigned to books that some Harvard professors teach each year. It is an actual collection. And, I might add, it is a collection I am proud to own. It is also called “The Five Foot Shelf of Books,” and it’s true! It is that long – storage of these is always a problem but that’s another story.
The Harvard Classics are a set of books that were put together in this collection by Charles W. Eliot …read more

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Hello! My name is Adelle and I am so excited to be here as a part of “Literally Blogging.” I can think of few things I love and enjoy more than books. Classics, contemporary lit, science fiction (hey, we all have our weaknesses), non-fiction… my list of favorites goes on and on. I am really interested in hearing what your favorites are!
I have been writing professionally for about a decade now. In my “previous life,” I was a nurse but fortunately, I also studied journalism and have had an interest in literature, both American and European, …read more

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