Welcome to Litsy!

"To explain society through a theory of individual happiness expressly sought at the expense of others is a lethal doctrine, the harsh connotations of which drive man to believe everything he secretly gains, without the legal system, society, or individuals perceiving the damage done, is properly and duly acquired."

This book may be a slog, but there are some great (and painfully relevant) quotes scattered throughout.

#QuotsyJun21 Day 6: #Plant

Balzac's short story about art, the unbridgeable gap between what an artist envisions and the execution of that idea, and the razor-thin line between genius and failure is wisely paired with 'Gambara', a set piece that allows the titular MC - a composer descending into madness- the opportunity to expound on his musical theories even as his life is in chaos. Interesting examination of artistic obsession and the pursuit of an unattainable ideal.

A classic that explores a world filled w/greed, lust & selfish choices. There‘s no one to root for, even the virtuous Adeline is insufferable. Her husband, Hulot flits from one affair to the next & she pretends nothing‘s wrong. She's held up as a paragon of saintly womanhood, a standard even her daughter can't emulate in the same dilemma. Bette‘s plot was interesting but she was shuffled to the sideline as we watched the "redemption" of the Hulot.

#internationalcoffeeday ☕️

☕️Yes!
☕️ The tagged book - it is said that Balzac used to drink 50 cups of coffee a day!

@Blackink_whitepaper

I am posting one book per day from my extensive collection. No description. No explanation. Some will be old. Some will be new. Don't judge me. I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.

This is day 12

#tbrpile
Original idea of- @StaceyKondla @cortg

Courtesy tags for @Trashcanman @Catherine_Willoughby

I am posting one book per day from my extensive collection. No description. No explanation. Some will be old. Some will be new. Don't judge me. I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.

This is day 11

#tbrpile @StaceyKondla @cortg

Courtesy tags for @Trashcanman @Catherine_Willoughby

I am posting one book per day from my extensive collection. No description. No explanation. Some will be old. Some will be new. Don't judge me. I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.

This is day 10

#tbrpile @StaceyKondla @cortg

I‘ve never read Balzac, and now is as good a time as any. This was only nine issues on @SerialReader and quite good. Colonel Chabert was thought to have died in battle, so when he shows up years later to find his wife has liquidated all his assets and remarried, trouble ensues. There‘s a lot wrapped up in this little novella.

A quick little Balzac novella accompanied by this plant-based mint cacao smoothie 😋