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Like most people, I was introduced to Edgar Allan Poe in high school. Honestly, I kind of left him in high school…until I met my husband who is a ginormous Poe fan and has been for as long as he can remember. My husband reintroduced me to Poe‘s work and had me reading poems I had never read and rereading poems I had forgotten. #MountTBR

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Poe lovers - you have to read this book! Ocker writes of his year long trek searching for Poe all over the world. What he finds, and doesn‘t find, brings him closer to Poe. He tells his tale with humor, and this has really made me want to get in my car and visit Poe haunts. Very enjoyable! This also fits the #travelogue prompt for #LRC . #LRC2018

Happy Caturday morning! Enjoying some reading time with #SebastianKitty . #catsoflitsy

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A rare #caturday morning...life has been way too busy to just enjoy a lazy morning. Even rarer, a #Vladimir picture! #catsoflitsy

This passage right away made my heart flutter. Such a poetic interpretation of Poe‘s works, and such a fitting interpretation.

It‘s the perfect time to start this...

Most of what we know about Poe the man is possibly fabricated. Yes, Poe did marry his 13 year old cousin...that much is true. But, the heavy drinking and drug use...the world first learned of this from Poe‘s first biographer, a rival author and reviewer who thought he was better than Poe, so rushed to do a smear campaign. Well, it backfired - I can‘t even remember his name! Thus, a #stupidman #SeptemberDanes

Tagged book I plan to read in October!

Countering an extra long workday with diner food and virtual literary tourism.

Ok Litsyans. Which one do I read next? Ichabod is here to model them for you

My new books arrived today! And Ichabod jumped into the picture, so here is a kitten for your viewing pleasure 😸

Today marks the anniversary of Poe's death, which, much like his macabre works, is shrouded in mystery. I chose this for the #soullesssaturday prompt because of Poe's macabre and gothic tales, his way of thinking outside of the box, so to speak. Ocker visits Poe's haunts in this travelogue, to better understand Poe's genius. I'm hoping to read this book plus The Poe Shadow before the end of October! #hallowreads

I live in an area rich in history. Rumors abound that just about every historical figure spent the night in an old house either in town limits or just outside of town - let's just say George Washington spent his entire life sleeping in houses all over South Central PA!

Poe is rumored to have visited many a place. In this book, Ocker visits actual places Poe stayed and visited. #iheardarumor #augustgrrrl

Poe had lots of issues, though his first biographer, a so called "friend," fabricated a lot of stuff in the name of jealousy. But, we do know Poe dabbled in recreational drugs and alcohol...full extent unknown. And, basically every woman he ever loved died of consumption. Coker, who did well exploring Salem, takes readers to Poe's homes up and down the East Coast. It's #getawaysgonewrong because Poe has a tragic legacy. #sizzlinsummerbooks

I've been having crazy book limbo anxiety for the past hour, but I finally decided on something after considering and subsequently rejecting like 8 other books! Totally forgot I bought this.

I loved this book. There's so much about Poe to write about and this book covered it all. #readit