Sequoia Thomas is the only person to have attended every single Snow Cup, so it was only fitting that she led me on this meandering stroll through the history of the last great fantasy tournament.
Tag: History
Professora Elizabeth and the Carnation Revolution
Most days, I’m happy if my Portuguese students retain enough from the one night a week I have with them … More
52 in 52: The Lexicographer’s Dilemma
I’m still trying to read more nonfiction in spite of my disastrous attempt at reading a memoir last week. So, … More
52 in 52: Wolf Hall
I’m a big fan of historical fiction set in the Tudor period. Phillipa Gregory and Jean Plaidy? I devoured their … More
Dia de Portugal, Camões, e das Comunidades Portuguesas: Part 2
Luis de Camões wasn’t some poet scribbling down his musings from his ivory tower. He was a certified badass. He’s … More
Dia de Portugal, Camões, e das Comunidades Portuguesas: Part 1
Once upon a time when I was attempting to blog about my summer studying in Portugal, I wrote about Dia … More