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Emily is a consecrated virgin in the Catholic Church, or what her grandmother affectionately termed a "freelance nun." Most days, you’ll find her teaching a classroom of enthralled teenagers, coaching the high school Drama Club, or tackling her latest writing project with a double macchiato and the slightly deranged expression of a lifetime overachiever. She spends her free time reading, traveling, thrifting, and trying (without much success) to learn how to cook. For the past 11 years, she has taught Humanities and Writing at a small classical school. ...more

Dolce Vita Vibes: Books, Movies, & TV to Prep for a Trip to Italy

Do you ever theme your reading around seasons or places? I love to do this, so I recently made this list for some friends who are touring Italy this June.

Rome & Vatican CityAn excellent memoir about an American expat couple living in Rome
during the last days of Pope John Paul II. I really enjoyed it on audio!If, like me, you’re obsessed with the Sistine Chapel, you’ll love this book.
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Emily and 1 other person liked Michael Vidrine's review of Laurus:
Laurus by Eugene Vodolazkin
"I don’t want to be reductionist, because there are many compelling themes at play in this novel, but Laurus is fundamentally a novel about atonement and redemption. It tells the story of a man who is particularly blessed by God, although he is imperf" Read more of this review »
Emily and 199 other people liked a Goodreads News & Interviews post: The Goodreads Editors Share Their February Book Picks
“   Here at Goodreads World Headquarters, we sort through a lot of books each month. Our monthly Readers' Most Anticipated Books feature is exactly that—selections based on the data about the books that Goodreads members are placing on thei...” Read more of this blog post »
The Power of Confidence by Conrad De Meester
"Well researched and documented, albeit a bit tedious and dense. I’d suggest reading the abbreviated version “With Open Hands” instead."
Emily and 2 other people liked Charity's review of Coraline:
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
"Fun, creepy little read. Always enjoy a talking cat! It made me want to re-watch the movie, though, because... I feel like the book is even creepier than the film!"
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
" “I think I liked this?” is exactly how I felt. For sure not my usual taste, but enjoyable! "
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C.S. Lewis
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
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Jane Austen
“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.”
Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

Ernest Hemingway
“There is no friend as loyal as a book.”
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Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.
“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.”
Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid

Mark Twain
“The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.”
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