Ellan – things I've read

sometimes witty book reviews

My Place by Sally Morgan

I have nothing witty to say about it. I am too much in awe of this writer.

2019-11-25 · Leave a comment

The Last Empress by Hannah Pakula

Hannah Pakula presents a confident appraisal of Soong Mei-ling: China’s ‘last empress’ – a competent political tactician, devout Christian and fairly incredible person.

2017-09-06 · Leave a comment

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Year of publication: 1969 Found: On a book club reading list Pages/Read time: 304, three days The Black female is assaulted in her tender years by all those common forces of … Continue reading

2017-02-28 · Leave a comment

Wotan’s Daughter

This woman is bad-ass.

2016-07-04 · Leave a comment

Vindication: A Life of Mary Wollstonecraft

Year of publication: 2005 Found: Readings sales shelf Pages/read time: 562 (110 of which are references, chill), five weeks on and off Comments: Mary Wollstonecraft (1759 – 1797) – ‘founder of modern day … Continue reading

2015-10-15 · 1 Comment

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