I aimed to read women in translation this summer (August is earmarked as #WITMonth), and I did read quite a few. I’m happy I got to meet so many new-to-me authors, and revisit a couple of fav…| Entering the Enchanted Castle
After living in Switzerland for 6 years, I had still not seen the iconic Matterhorn peak – and nor, I may add, had my husband, though he was born here. But when friends visited this summer from North America, they wanted to go to the big M, and so we decided to come along. It’s … Continue reading Postcards from Switzerland: On the Matterhorn trail| Entering the Enchanted Castle
For anyone interested in the sacred dimension of reading, I’ve created a week of free online meetings to introduce a contemplative way of engaging with texts–not necessarily “religious” in the conventional sense. I’m very excited to share this practice with you all, as it’s been transformative in my own life. Each meeting will be independent, … Continue reading A week of sacred reading starts tomorrow| Entering the Enchanted Castle
What I read this month Mina’s Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa, translated by Stephen B. Snyder – Women in Translation (Japanese) Piglettes by Clementine Beauvais, translated by the author –…| Entering the Enchanted Castle
As I recently posted in my blog newsletter and Substack, The Enchanted Circle, I’d like to offer an opportunity for those interested in reading as a sacred practice to gather online. It would…| Entering the Enchanted Castle
What I read this month The Abandoned by Paul Gallico – Reading the Meow The Ghost of Frédéric Chopin by Eric Faye Bodyfulness by Christine Caldwell The Ladies of Grace Adieu by Susanna Clarke…| Entering the Enchanted Castle
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This year, I’ve been reading through the novels of Jane Austen in publication order, something I don’t think I’ve ever done before. Thanks to the hosts of the Reading Austen 2025 event for putting me onto this project, and be sure to check out the other posts so far – lots of good stuff there. … Continue reading The Men of Mansfield Park| Entering the Enchanted Castle
People often ask how I like living in Switzerland. I always smile and say I like it, it’s beautiful, I appreciate many things. I don’t tell them that for me, moving to Switzerland was a…| Entering the Enchanted Castle
What I read this month Every Good Boy Does Fine by Jeremy Denk Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen – Reread for Reading Austen 2025 The Showings by Julian of Norwich, translated by Mirabai Sta…| Entering the Enchanted Castle
When Cathy of 746 books announced last year that she would not be hosting 20 Books of Summer this year after ten successful years, Emma of Words and Peace and Annabel of AnnaBookBel both volunteered to take it on. Though I have sworn off doing too many reading challenges this year, I couldn’t resist joining … Continue reading Ten Books of Summer| Entering the Enchanted Castle
I’m always up for checking out an independent book-discovery site, so I was intrigued when I heard of Shepherd, a new platform built around recommendations by authors. Each author picks a the…| Entering the Enchanted Castle
What I read this month Glennkill by Leonie Swann The Open-Focus Brain by Les Fehmi Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench and Brendan O’Hea Lucy Maud Montgomery: The Gift of Win…| Entering the Enchanted Castle
A couple of weeks ago, I wanted to take advantage of the lovely spring weather and go on an outing to a nearby place I’d never yet been: the Verenaschlucht, a gorge leading to a hermit’…| Entering the Enchanted Castle
This month, looking for something to keep my mind off current events, I came across author Lissa Evans in my TBR. Some time ago I had enjoyed a movie based on one of her novels, Their Finest, and w…| Entering the Enchanted Castle
What I read this month In an Unspoken Voice by Peter Levine Anchored by Deb Dana Little by Edward Carey Following the Red Bird by Kate Rademacher Ordinary Jack and Absolute Zero by Helen Cresswell …| Entering the Enchanted Castle
I’m delighted to share an interview with Rev. Carol Saunders of The Spiritual Forum, where we talked about my book, When Fragments Make a Whole, and my spiritual and healing journey. I want t…| Entering the Enchanted Castle
