England – Karen Cushman

Favorite Museums Series #6

Karen Cushman — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:16:22 +0000

The British Museum, London: I went searching for the Bog Man and there he was! Loved especially the Greek sculpture and Roman glass.

A list of fantasy books, part five

Karen Cushman — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:00:04 +0000

Here’s the next title in my list of favorite fantasy novels: Something Red by Douglas Nicholas. Fantasy and horror in 13th century England. Masterful world building and atmosphere.

We’ve been celebrating fantasy novels because I’ve delved into that genre. I hope you’ll give my first fantasy novel a try: Grayling’s Song.

Favorite museums, part one

Karen Cushman — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:00:22 +0000

In that same interview that asked me about favorite fantasy novels, I was also asked to share my favorite museums. I chose ten of them. Here’s the first, although these aren’t in any set order.

The Story Museum, Oxford: A museum with exhibitions, activities, and programs dedicated to stories and storytelling. I am actually cheating here. I’ve never been but after following them on Facebook, I long to go.

For instance, here’s an article about this wonderful exhibit “Animal: a safari through stories” currently featured at the Story Museum. “It’s time we gave wolves their bite back, says author Geraldine McCaughrean, and a new exhibition does just that. Bring your axe, Little Red Riding Hood…”