Classics¶
Foundational literature. The old books are always the best!
The Iliad and The Odyssey, by Gareth Hinds (2025)¶
These are graphic novel versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey. I really loved the art style.
The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas (2020)¶
I have fond memories of this book. So I was not ready for how BIG the original version is. So most of this month went in reading this enjoyable revenge tale.
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare, by G.K. Chesterton (2024)¶
Absolutely enjoyable. Every time this book seemed to be going in a predictable direction, it veered off course into a completely different one. Highly recommended.
Far From The Madding Crowd, by Thomas Hardy (2023)¶
I have read Tess of the d'Ubervilles and liked it. This one is quite good too. Recommended.
Cato: A Tragedy, by Joseph Addison (2026)¶
A brief play covering the last few days of Cato's life. Caesar is at the gates and Rome's fall seems inevitable. This was written in 1713 and holds up quite well.
Classics: A Very Short Introduction, by Mary Beard (2025)¶
Taking the excavation of a Greek Temple to Apollo in the remote town of Bassae in Greece, the authors elegantly explain how it touches each generation's perspectives on ancient Greek and Roman cultures, philosophy and art.
The Stranger, by Albert Camus (2022)¶
A murderer is judged by a society he cannot relate to. Told from the perspective of an indifferent, apathetic character.
Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen (2022)¶
Focused on character motivations and conversations, noting Austen's superior skill compared to lesser authors.
Hamlet, by William Shakespeare (2021)¶
It’s Shakespeare, of course it’s great. Extensive and useful annotations in the Penguin edition.
Watchmen, by Alan Moore (2006)¶
This 12-issue graphic novel redefined its whole genre and changed the face of comic book writing forever. Brilliant and shiver-inducing.
❤️The Iliad, by Homer (2022)¶
The translation by Samuel Butler is in prose form, so it was enjoyable to read.
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, by Bernard Evslin (2024)¶
A gentle and fun introduction to all the important Greek Gods and Heroes.