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The Athenaeum
A curated chronicle of the texts that have captivated my intellect, from ancient lore to contemporary curiosities. Within this hallowed space, you'll find the volumes that capture my attention, from current obsessions to beloved classics, and those elusive tomes awaiting their turn.
Currently Engaged With
Dating and Dragons
A YA Romance. My initial thoughts on this tome: it's adorable and romantic.
Status: Currently immersed in its pages.
The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic
An esoteric grimoire. A dense but rewarding exploration of the theory and practice of magick.
Status: Currently reading.
Book of the Witch Moon
A foundational text in Luciferian witchcraft, detailing its philosophy and rituals.
Status: Currently reading.
My World-Shaping Tomes
These are the works that have fundamentally altered my perspective, haunted my dreams, or ignited a profound intellectual spark. Their influence is indelible.
- "House of Leaves" by Mark Z. Danielewski - A young family moves into a small home on Ash Tree Lane where they discover something is terribly wrong: their house is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. .
- "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt - Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the humdrum existence of their contemporaries. But when they go beyond the boundaries of normal morality they slip gradually from obsession to corruption and betrayal, and at last—inexorably—into evil.
- "The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl" by Barry Lyga - When Fanboy meets Kyra, a.k.a. Goth Girl, he finds an outrageous, cynical girl who shares his love of comics as well as his hatred for jocks and bullies. Fanboy can’t resist someone who actually seems to understand him, and soon he finds himself willing to heed her advice—to ignore or crush anyone who stands in his way.
- "Hearts in Atlantis" by Stephen King - Five interconnected, sequential narratives, set in the years from 1960 to 1999. Each story is deeply rooted in the sixties, and each is haunted by the Vietnam War.
The Looming Pile of Unread Tomes (TBR)
- "Paradise Lost" by John Milton
- "1984" by George Orwell
- "Confessions of a Bookseller" by Shaun Bythell
Recently Unsealed Scrolls & Reviews
"The Donnie Darko Book"
Must have for Donnie Darko Fans. This is the entire script for the movie. Can't complain. Great artwork included
Completed: Spring 2024 | ★★★★★
"Circle of Three: The Five Paths"
Amazing. This book shows how crazy people can get when they don't understand something. I was on the edge of my seat through the whole book. Annie has her first heart break, Cooper is attacked, and Kate finally comes out of the broom closet. Her parents reaction is heartbreaking and terrible. I hope they can come to terms with Kate. The girls have faced off another store. With about 6 months left of their year and a day study, things may tense up again. Looking forward to finishing the rest of the series.
Completed: Winter 2023 | ★★★★☆