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Here's what I read this week and what you might enjoy too if you are looking to read more deeply ➡️

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16 days ago

An ode to female rage, I guess? ❤️‍🔥

As someone who decided to be more intentional with the media I am consuming this year, I knew personal curriculums were something I wanted to test out.

However, instead of treating it like a one-time school work, I wanted to approach it like something worth returning to. Something I would do with no pressure, but with an idea to spark excitement and deep exploration.

So, enjoy my personal curriculum on female rage.

There is a genre, a perspective, a recommendation for everyone.

Let me know what you think, in case you check something out. 💌

#personalcurriculum #femalerage by @livedliterature

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20 days ago

Reading is personal.

We can read the same story, and have completely different experiences. We can read the same story, and have different favorite characters, different heartbreaking moments, different complaints.

However, as someone who is on a journey of reading more intentionally, here are five things I look for in a book ➡️

What are yours?

#bookstagram #booklover by @livedliterature

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22 days ago

Reading as paintings 🖼 by @livedliterature

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a month ago

A little recap of books I read in August 💐

For some reason, I really like this post. It is so simple, but these tiny stars make it so fun.

Let me know what is the best book you read last month 💭 by @livedliterature

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a month ago

I have recently read the widely-celebrated The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. 📖

I think I belong to the rare group of readers that simply found it mild. Underwhelming, if you will.

My expectations for this novel were high, and not just because of the current 4.4 ranking on Goodreads (based off of 811,120 ratings).

I fell in love with the premise, and I will be the first one to admit that I am a sucker for epistolary novels, but I struggled to get into and through it.

Nevertheless, The Correspondent made me pause and think—of Sybil Van Antwerp and her life, of the importance of accepting yourself and all the imperfections and mistakes you carry, and of letters we rarely write and send today.

To read the whole (slightly unusual) review, visit the link in my bio ✉️ by @livedliterature

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2 months ago

Imagine a world in which William Shakespeare had a sister who possessed evey ounce of his genius, his razor-sharp mind and his way with words.

What would have happened to her?

Would she have attended a prestigious univeristy, taken the literary world by storm, and set the stage ablaze?

Enter Virginia Woolf.

✉️ In my newest Substack, I explore her life and craft, so I invite you to take a peek.

I also provide a short guide for reading, if you are unsure where to start.

#virginiawoolf #mrsdalloway #aroomofonesown

A short guide to Virginia's major works 📖 by @livedliterature

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a month ago

Convincing you to read my first newsletter in three slides ➡️

Comment 'Link' and I'll DM you the link for easier access.

#substack #bookstagram #almostlife by @livedliterature

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2 months ago

Dear Sybil,

I have never addressed a letter to a fictional character before.

➡️ A sneak peek at the newest piece I am working on. It is inspired by The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.

💌 To make sure you don't miss it, subscribe to my Substack. The link is in my bio.

#bookstagram #thecorrespondent #substack by @livedliterature

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2 months ago

If you enjoy dark, atmospheric books, a bit of science and broken family dynamics, Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy might be your cup of tea.

This essay is my take on it.

Check out the link in my bio 💌 by @livedliterature

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2 months ago

I did the most terrifying thing any writer could imagine. I stopped writing.

➡️ In my newest Substack titled "The confession of a burned-out writer", I talk about the dark side of writing and the unnecessary pressure we create for ourselves.

#substack #writer #author by @livedliterature

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a month ago

I caved in and started Literature, Lived ☁️

A cozy corner of the internet dedicated to books and the pure joy of reading. It's where I want to share book reviews, reading notes, literary essays, and reflections on the books that changed my life in one way or another.

That being said, I believe reading is more than simply finishing your current read. It's approaching the written words with attention, asking thoughtful questions, and discovering new ways of seeing the world. Some books are there to make life more fun. Others are there to challenge us, offer us comfort, or quietly change the way we think. Those are the conversations I want to have here.

In the era of short-form content, I am offering:
💌 Thoughtful book reviews
🏛 Deep dives into literature and recurring themes
☁️ Reading notes and marginalia
✨️ Reflections on the reading life
🫂 Recommendations for books worth your time

Whether you are an avid reader or someone looking to read more intentionally, I hope this newsletter feels like a conversation with a book bestie you always wanted.

So grab a cup of your favorite beverage, find a comfortable chair, and stay awhile. There are always more pages to explore.

You can subscribe to Literature, Lived by checking the link in my bio. ❤️‍🔥

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