Mary Oliver is not simply “a poet.” Her readers are not simply “readers.” Through her words we meet together, as friends.

Reading books which perfectly suit the current season you're in makes each story, and your time spent in its pages, feel extra special and immersive. It is for this exact reason why I love reading seasonally. If you're like me, then I hope you find this list helpful and inspiring! (These titles are in no particular order) Classic Literature: 1. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Mary Lennox, a spoiled, ill-tempered, and unhealthy child, comes to live with her reclusive uncle at...

Are all books labyrinths or just this one? Are all readers, in their own way, Piranesi? Books, like labyrinths, are easy to get lost in. They keep their readers hooked, trapped, unable to stop turning the pages, and therefore unable to find their way out. This is one of the many reasons why we, as readers, love books. We want to get lost, we want the challenge of finding our way through, and eventually finding our way out. Susanna Clarke has given her readers one of the most magnificent and...