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
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
…in a chalk portrait by their brother/son, Dante Gabriel Rossetti:

Christina Rossetti and Her Mother Frances by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, 1877
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!

Courtesy of Grammarly
An old favorite:

Grace Reading at Howth Bay by Sir William Orpen
Marguerite Gardiner, Countess of Blessington was born on 1 September 1789:

Marguerite, Countess of Blessington by Thomas Lawrence, 1822
I’m having a particularly strong Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) moment phase obsession. This extraordinary, trail-blazing Swedish woman is one of my favourite artists and inspirations. Although her strong mysticism is inextricably linked to her artwork, her paintings stand on their own as abstract marvels and aesthetic delights.

Self Portrait by Hilma af Klint
Check out some of her work:
It has been too long since I last posted an image of that great Russian poet, Anna Akhmatova. This is for me as much as it is for you…

Anna Akhmatova by Savely Sorin, 1913-1914
I is for Irving, Washington:

Washington Irving Print by Creative Daffodil. $12.00+