Readalongs

Anchor Texts: A quarterly practice for a grounded reading life

Join me for a year of connecting the literary dots.

Sep 9, 2025

Reflections on reading 'Quicksand' by Nella Larsen

Quick thoughts on the last short classic of our summer readalong series.

Aug 29, 2025

Part Two Discussion of 'Quicksand' by Nella Larsen

A trip to Denmark, a religious conversion, and a tragic end for Helga Crane in Chapters 13-25 of 'Quicksand' by Nella Larsen.

Aug 22, 2025

Part One Discussion of 'Quicksand' by Nella Larsen

In which we meet an enigma of a main character. Who is Helga Crane?

Aug 15, 2025

Introducing 'Quicksand' by Nella Larsen

Our final readalong in the Short Classic Summer series is going to be the best one yet. Read 'Quicksand' by Nella Larsen with us.

Aug 8, 2025

Reflections on reading 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare

My favorite part of reading plays, what to read in August, and forecasting future plans for the fall reading season.

Jul 25, 2025

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.

Jul 18, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

Reflections on reading 'Summer' by Edith Wharton

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

Jun 27, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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