The Poldark Perusal - Book 10, The Loving Cup
Welcome back to the Poldark Perusal! This time we're taking a look at The Loving Cup, the tenth book of Winston Graham's 12-book saga...
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Gracie Carmichael
- Mar 26
The Poldark Perusal - Book 9, The Miller's Dance
Welcome back to the Poldark Perusal! This time I'm unpacking The Miller's Dance: Book 9 of Winston Graham's marvelous 12-book Cornish saga.
Gracie Carmichael
- Feb 26
The Literary Heroine Release, with Free Downloadable Wallpapers
I'm so excited to announce a new line of products on the Austens & Alcotts shop — The Literary Heroine Collection, available today!!
Gracie Carmichael
- Jan 15
The Poldark Perusal - Book 8, The Stranger From the Sea
Welcome back to the Poldark Perusal! This time we're unpacking book 8 of Winston Graham's Poldark saga: The Stranger From the Sea.
Gracie Carmichael
- Dec 31, 2020
My Top 10 Reads from 2020
From much-beloved classics to new discoveries made, join me in unpacking the Top 10 books I read in this most singular year!
Gracie Carmichael
- Sep 16, 2020
10 Must-Read Classics for Fall
Autumn beckons, and to the aid of all seasonal readers like myself, I've compiled a list of the Top 10 Fall Classics to enjoy this season.
Gracie Carmichael
- Aug 28, 2020
The Poldark Perusal - Book 7, The Angry Tide
My journey into Winston Graham's 12-book Poldark saga continues! Join me in unpacking Book 7: The Angry Tide in this month's Perusal.
Gracie Carmichael
- Jul 25, 2020
The Poldark Perusal - Book 6, The Four Swans
The deeper I dive into Poldark, the deeper I fall in love with Winston Graham's legendary saga. Join me in unpacking Book 6, The Four Swans!
Gracie Carmichael
- Jul 3, 2020
The Poldark Perusal - Book 5, The Black Moon
As a major fan of the PBS series, I'm determined to read through Winston Graham's 12-book Poldark saga before the year is up. Join me as...
Gracie Carmichael
- Jun 22, 2020
6 Period Dramas to Add to Your Summer Watchlist
Have you heard? Summer is here, in all its glory of sun-warm air and rose-scented winds. All you need now is a period-drama watchlist to...
Gracie Carmichael
- Apr 28, 2020
7 Period Dramas to Watch During Quarantine
A list of seven utterly fanstastic period dramas to help you get through self-quarantine and lockdown during these troubled times.
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