These are books I read in addition to my reviewing schedule. How to Grow Old: Ancient Wisdom for the Second Half of Life by Marcus Tullius Cicero (Author), Philip Freeman (Introduction, Translator) Worried that old age will inevitably mean losing your libido, your health, and possibly your marbles too? Well, ... more >
The present day: Beth Leighton arrives in the ancient Roman town of Arles with her brother, Joe, to investigate the story of a Christian child martyr, St Theodore. Legend tells that a young boy was killed by a Roman officer on a moonlit night at the pagan temple of Mithras, ... more >
In ancient Rome, a poor philosopher races to rescue his kidnapped lover before she is abused by the sinister Christian cult The son of a wealthy Roman family, Marcus gave up the prestige and riches that were his birthright to devote himself to philosophy. His noble mind attracted Tullia, a ... more >
Gaius Vinius Clodianus is a reluctant Praetorian Guard, with a disastrous marriage history and post-traumatic stress – but he is a hero. Flavia Lucilla has given the imperial ladies a ridiculous hairstyle and makes toupees for the increasingly paranoid emperor – and she is good at her job. A devastating ... more >
My goodness, it’s been a long time since I wrote my last “what I’ve been reading/watching” post. I know I’ve been bad, bad, bad about this. So with no more excuses, here goes. Reading Lessons in Laughing Out Loud by Rowan Coleman I’m not sure what the author was aiming ... more >