I'm an English Teacher and Shakespeare Enthusiast! For 2026, I'm leading a Shakespeare Read-Through!
Apr 4, 2026
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3 min read
We're about to change pace significantly as we shift from Histories to Comedies!
Apr 3, 2026
4 min read
This week, instead of reading a true canonical work, we're taking a fascinating side journey!
Mar 23, 2026
Shakespeare's final history play is a heavy on the royal flattery.
Mar 18, 2026
Richard III shows the charm but ultimate instability of evil ambition.
Mar 15, 2026
2 min read
Martin and I build our March Madness brackets based upon Shakespeare's Henriad!
Mar 14, 2026
How to celebrate Shakespeare while annoying your friends and family on the Ides of March!
Mar 10, 2026
Henry VI, part 3, leads us into the thick of conflict between the two houses.
Mar 7, 2026
5 min read
Why the House of York rebelled against the House of Lancaster
Mar 3, 2026
Riots and Pirates and Heads, oh my!
Feb 23, 2026
In which we discover that Shakespeare did NOT like everyone's favorite historical heroine.
Feb 16, 2026
We take our first real break, giving us all time to catch up and breathe!
Feb 15, 2026
Each time I puzzle out one branch, I notice two more!
Feb 13, 2026
The first Henriad reaches a heroic climax (and we get our first break!)
Feb 7, 2026
More who's who for unpacking the Henriad!
Feb 2, 2026
A Rising King, putting aside his childish things
Feb 1, 2026
Untangling more characters and family trees
Jan 27, 2026
6 min read
When it comes to history plays, Henry IV, part 1, sets the standard.
Jan 24, 2026
Which version are you watching?
Jan 19, 2026
Moving into the First Henriad and exploring the family of Edward III.
Jan 13, 2026
A fun live-reading suggestion for those of you viewing the plays
Canon or not?
Jan 12, 2026
Happy second full week of our Shakespeare 2026 Read-Through!
Jan 10, 2026
8 min read
Tracking the family and political relationships in King John
Jan 5, 2026
Shakespeare is meant to be viewed.
Jan 2, 2026
Reading a forgotten gem of Shakespeare
