Tag Archives: Susan Kay

The Private–and Public–Life of Elizabeth I

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

I think you know that I love Susan Kay’s Phantom.  But I won’t gush on about it (for the third time); I mention it only as context for why I decided to read Susan Kay’s Legacy.  And to acknowledge that I … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday, What Are You Reading?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Sheila at Book Journey does a fun meme every Monday, inviting people to share their reading plans for the coming week.  I’ve increasingly been thinking of my reading in that way, as I stack up library books each weekend for … Continue reading →

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Reading Phantom in Paris

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

When I went to Paris in September, I decided it was a good opportunity to finally reread Susan Kay’s Phantom.  I read it once seven years ago, it completely blew me away, and it made such an impression that I … Continue reading →

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Saturday Snapshot: Travel Books

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

I got back last week from my trip to London and Paris and still need to do a lot of sorting through my nearly 800 photos!  So rest assured, you’ll be seeing many travel photos in weeks to come… This … Continue reading →

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Favorites Friday: Phantom of the Opera

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

This seems to be the month for anniversaries.  Yesterday, January 26th, was the 24th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera opening on Broadway.  Just recently they had the 25th anniversary in London.  And I’m using the Broadway anniversary as … Continue reading →

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