Alina Irfan
Bio
Get ready for a ride filled with book recs, historical tidbits, and offbeat questions! Wonder why detectives sport trench coats? Or the mysteries of Victorian beauty? Fasten your (trench coat) belts and join the ride—it's gonna be wild!
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Book recommendations for spring and summer
Living in a place where it is perpetually summer with a few cooler, bearable months, which we call winter, means that I have never experienced spring in my life! Also, most of the time, it is too hot to be outside during the day, which is why I spend a lot of my free time indoors perusing atmospheric books to keep the spring/summer spirit alive
By Alina Irfan8 days ago in BookClub
Fantastic quotes and where to find them
Actually, ‘Fantastic quotes, poems, and excerpts and where to find them’, but that didn’t seem catchy enough. I tried to collect quotes only but included excerpts from poems as well because I loved them so much that I couldn’t help but share them. I have also included links to the poems, so you can read them in their entirety if you wish. I hope you find something that inspires you. Enjoy!
By Alina Irfan8 days ago in BookClub
The Classic Conundrum
Why pick up classics? Maybe you want to dive into captivating stories while also becoming well-read. You might even want to brag about it later! Or maybe by exploring popular books from different eras, you want to experience history in a fun, engaging way. Whether you seek to diversify your reading or simply appreciate timeless literature, this guide will assist you in navigating the world of classics. Enjoy!
By Alina Irfan8 days ago in 01
Sleuthing Through Victorian Shadows: The Emergence of Detective Novels
Edgar Allan Poe is widely credited with pioneering detective fiction through his creation of Le Chevalier Auguste Dupin in three short stories published in 1840. Following Poe's lead, numerous authors ventured into the realms of detective fiction, mostly in short story form, many of whose works were published in the Strand Magazine. Among these iconic characters emerged Sherlock Holmes, created by Arthur Conan Doyle, drawing inspiration from both Dupin and Doyle's own professor, Joseph Bell. The Victorian era saw a surge in detective fiction from various writers, but why?
By Alina Irfan8 days ago in History
