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[Lady Susan]: A Review

On February 19, 2025 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2025, Review, The Classics Club6 Comments

Hi y'all! Did you know that 2025 is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth? Such a fun year! As part of this big year, I am seeing to read all of Jane Austen's collected works. I started with a new to me, lesser known work from her. I am excited to share my review …

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[The Wind in the Willows]: A Review

On February 7, 2025February 6, 2025 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2025, Review, The Classics Club3 Comments

Hi y'all! I hope this post finds you well. We are excited about a relaxing weekend after a very busy couple of days. Parenthood is wonderful and exhausting and so very fulfilling. I am excited to share my review of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham. I read this book last year as …

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[Beowulf]: A Review

On November 8, 2024 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2024, Review, The Classics Club2 Comments

Hi y'all! Everyday is a bit closer to meeting our new baby. And I am starting to feel all the end of pregnancy feelings -- uncomfortable and exciting and scary and all the emotions in between. We are excited for a very special and unique holiday season ahead! Today I am here sharing my review …

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[Tales from Shakespeare]: A Review

On October 9, 2024 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2024, Review, The Classics ClubLeave a comment

Hi y'all! It's October! This is one of my favorite months. I love the fall vibes. Although, we could use some more fall-like temperatures around here. I am done with 80 degree weather especially with how pregnant I am starting to feel! Regardless, we have our fall decor out and are enjoying all the pumpkin …

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[The Enchanted Castle]: A Review

On September 24, 2024 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2024, Review, The Classics ClubLeave a comment

Hi y'all! Fall is here, and I am so happy!! We are loving the cooler weather and all the pumpkin things. It's my favorite season and made even more exciting this year because it means we are closer to welcoming our new baby into our family! Today I am excited to share my review of …

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[Animal Farm]: A Review

On September 21, 2024September 18, 2024 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2024, Review, The Classics ClubLeave a comment

Hi y'all! I am excited to share my review of Animal Farm by George Orwell. I read this as part of my second Classics Club list and as part of a classics challenge I am participating in this year on Instagram.  It was fun and fascinating to return to a classic I haven't read since …

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[Daddy Long Legs]: A Review

On June 8, 2024September 18, 2024 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2024, Review, The Classics Club4 Comments

Hi y'all! Hope you are having a lovely summer. We've had rather nice weather the last few months and suddenly, its a bit too hot for me. I've been a bit MIA lately on my blog. But I have an exciting reason why! We are expecting a new reader in our family! We are all …

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[The Secret Garden]: A Review

On February 27, 2024February 22, 2024 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2024, Review, The Classics Club10 Comments

Hi y'all! Can you believe we are moving right through February? We are ready for spring around here. Normally, I'm more of a fall/winter girl. But this has been a long, hard winter. So I'm excited for the warmth and new life of spring. Lately, I'm in a bit of a Francis Hodgson Burnett kick …

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[A Little Princess]: A Review

On January 10, 2024January 12, 2024 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2024, Review, The Classics Club15 Comments

Hi y'all! Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here -- in January. We've had lots of snow the past week and it's so cozy and fun! I wish it was still Christmas break and we could sleep in and drink hot chocolate and read all day. But we're back at school and …

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[Fahrenheit 451]: A Review

On August 30, 2023August 29, 2023 By Jane @ Greenish BookshelfIn 2023, Review, The Classics Club8 Comments

Hi y'all! It's a crazy week around here. But I have found a quiet moment to read and blog. Today I am excited to share my review of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. I read this as part of my second list for The Classics Club. Like many high schoolers, I first read this book …

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