Upton Sinclair was born on 20 September 1878. Let’s celebrate his birthday by enjoying this poster from the 1914 film adaptation of his great novel, The Jungle:
Film Poster for The Jungle, 1914
I’m cat-sitting my aunt and uncle’s cat, Georgie. He’s incredibly soft and floofy, and loves to chill in this bathroom sink:
Georgie
If I’m not reading, I’m adding books to my to-be-read list. That list is monstrously long–maybe not a mile, but getting there!
Here are some of my newest additions, courtesy of Bas Bleu, Daedalus, and Hamilton Book.
BAS BLEU:
…in a chalk portrait by their brother/son, Dante Gabriel Rossetti:
Christina Rossetti and Her Mother Frances by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1877
Edward Albee, Audacious American Playwright, Dies at 88 [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]
Edward Albee. Public Domain.
“The pleasure of all reading is doubled when one lives with another who shares the same books.”-Katherine Mansfield
J is for Joyce, James:
James Joyce Ulysses Print by Standard Designs. $24.39
I am on something of a reading tear this month, and being on vacation this week means that I’m able to tie up some bookish odds and ends.
Since 1st September, I’ve finished:
I’m currently reading:
To be read by 30th September:
Which book on your list do you most look forward to finishing?
Please share with me in the comments.
Happy reading!
On Saturday, we had brunch at one of our fave neighborhood restaurants, Valter’s at the Maennerchor. I could eat these every day:
Blueberry pancakes
Blueberry pancakes
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