"Tell of the storm-tossed man, O Muse, who wandered long after he sacked the sacred citadel of Troy." first line of The Odyssey by Homer...

Every now and then I become intrigued by the British monarchy. My mother and grandmother were very interested in them, and they both...

SUMMARY Anne Boleyn has still not produced a male heir for the kingdom of England, and Henry VIII is running out of patience. He has...

This year's Shakespeare play is Hamlet. It is a gripping tragedy about a young man who finds himself in the middle of murder, vengeance,...

There are two books that I read recently which made me want to share something from it every few pages with my husband (sleeping or not,...

Last year, my husband can confirm, I became completely engrossed in the world of Henry VIII's court. Why? Wolf Hall, a mini series by...

WHY THIS BOOK At the end of last year I was fortunate enough to live by an art museum that had teamed up with the Uffizi museum in Italy...

There are few books that make you tell your partner what you've just read every other page. My poor husband can attest to this, and I...

Happy New Years Eve everyone! This year has been incredible for Glossy Philosophy, my family, and myself. I truly appreciate everyone's...

"Hi, my name is Vanessa, and I'm a recovering awkward person." Introduction, Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards QUICK SYNOPSIS Vanessa Van...

"There she weaves by night and day, a magic web of colors gay. A curse upon her if she stays. The Lady of Shalott." - Alfred Lord...

Whether or not you're familiar with this artist's name, you have seen her work somewhere. If not at an art gallery, then you've felt the...

" Solamen miseris socios habuisse doloris." (Latin translates to: misery loves company.) - Doctor Faustus, Act 2 Scene1 QUICK SUMMARY...

Every year I try to read at least one Shakespearean play. Not only do I love Shakespeare's writing, but I also feel like it lifts my...

Book Review of The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell