Tag Archives: Rome

Imperium

Posted on February 27, 2009 by smellincoffee

Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome© Robert Harris 2006305 pages I would not have expected to find a novel set in ancient Rome, nor would I expect the author of a mystery novel set in a world where Nazi Germany … Continue reading →

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Mythology

Posted on February 18, 2009 by smellincoffee

Mythology© 1942 Edith Hamilton333 pages In the past, I have both read books by Edith Hamilton and tried to read books on Greco-Roman mythology. I have never succeeded in finishing a mythology book before my interest in the subject waned, … Continue reading →

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This Week (Month?) at the Library

Posted on February 2, 2008 by smellincoffee

It’s been well over a month since I last sat down to write about the books I’m reading, for whatever reasons. I have gone through a few books in that time, although not as many as I would’ve liked or … Continue reading →

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