Archive - The Eclectic Reader

Part Two Discussion of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare

"Enter the clowns," interchangeable lovers, Puck's poetry, Shakespearean insults, and live theater as a waking dream.

24 hrs ago

Eclectic Recs No. 3

Six books paired by style, structure, and a supernatural power.

Jul 15

Part One Discussion of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare

What has made this silly play endure centuries of adaptation? Why does Helena want to be a spurned spaniel? And WHAT IS LOVE?

Jul 11

My favorite books of the year (so far)

Reflections on my reading life at the midpoint of 2025.

Jul 8

Introducing 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare

Let's get theatrical with pre-reading materials for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare.

Jul 4

6 series to read if you love Tessa Dare

Sparkling wit, plucky heroines, and swoonworthy banter for readers who love Tessa Dare's historical romance novels.

Jul 1

June 2025

The June Collection

There ain't no party like an S Club party in June 2025.

Jun 29

Reflections on reading 'Summer' by Edith Wharton

Our collected questions, thematic threads, and further reading for 'Summer' by Edith Wharton.

Jun 27

Eclectic Recs No. 2

Three backlist series to listen to all summer long.

Jun 24

Part Two Discussion of 'Summer' by Edith Wharton

Jane Eyre vibes and questioning everything we know about Lawyer Royall. Let's discuss Part Two of 'Summer' by Edith Wharton.

Jun 20

Garden Journal June 2025

In which I meet my first garden nemesis.

Jun 17

Part One Discussion of 'Summer' by Edith Wharton

I'm so glad we're reading Wharton this summer! Let's discuss Part One.

Jun 13

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