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.
- "Paradise Lost" by John Milton - A monumental epic exploring free will, rebellion, and the nature of good and evil.
- "The Gormenghast Trilogy" by Mervyn Peake - A vast, decaying castle, grotesque characters, and prose that is pure poetry.
- "Blood Meridian" by Cormac McCarthy - A relentless, brutal, yet profoundly philosophical journey into the heart of human violence.
- "The Consolations of Philosophy" by Alain de Botton - An accessible guide to the wisdom of ancient thinkers, offering solace in modern anxieties.
The Looming Pile of Unread Tomes (TBR)
- "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco
- "Piranesi" by Susanna Clarke
Recently Unsealed Scrolls & Reviews
"Dracula"
A quintessential masterpiece. Stoker masterfully crafts an atmosphere of creeping dread and the primal allure of the forbidden. Required reading for any student of the macabre.
Completed: Spring 2024 | ★★★★★
"Frankenstein"
A profound narrative on the hubris of creation and the tragic consequences of abandonment. A philosophical treatise that lingers long after the final page.
Completed: Winter 2023 | ★★★★☆