Classics | Sparrow & Ivy

J.E Stanway

Aug 27, 20213 min read

J.E's Playlist: For Celtic Hearts

Before we get into this article, I want to quickly thank all of you for the support you've given our magazine this past year. We're sorry...

Kathryn Houghton and Addison Horsell

Aug 18, 20213 min read

Our Favorite Classic Poets

While it can be said that novels are a form of escapism, poetry is a way into someone’s heart; a reflection of their innermost thoughts.

"Christy" by Catherine Marshall: Book Review

M.T Peters

Aug 9, 20214 min read

"Christy" by Catherine Marshall: Book Review

"It began as the golden autumn. Long summer days had melted into shorter autumn days with heavy rains in their wake. Then suddenly, all...

Paperbacks vs Hardcovers: What’s More Aesthetic?

Kathryn Houghton

Aug 6, 20214 min read

Paperbacks vs Hardcovers: What’s More Aesthetic?

What’s more pleasing to the eye, hardcovers or paperbacks?

"Frenchman's Creek" by Daphne Du Maurier: Review

Kathryn Houghton

Jul 20, 20213 min read

"Frenchman's Creek" by Daphne Du Maurier: Review

At what lengths would any of us go for love?

A Review of "Kindred Verse" by Julie A. Sellers

Addison Horsell

Jul 6, 20212 min read

A Review of "Kindred Verse" by Julie A. Sellers

I recently had the privilege of reading Kindred Verse, a collection of poems by Julie A. Sellers. Her poetry is greatly inspired by the...

Kathryn Houghton

Jun 15, 20213 min read

My Favorite Heroines in Literature

Let all of us be the heroines of our own story, and learn from our inspirations.

Kindred Spirit June: 113 Years of Anne Shirley

J.E Stanway

Jun 1, 20212 min read

Kindred Spirit June: 113 Years of Anne Shirley

Anne of Green Gables has spanned multiple generations and, in that time, has continued to change the lives of dreamers all over the...

What I Love About Les Misérables (Musical)

Addison Horsell

Mar 3, 20214 min read

What I Love About Les Misérables (Musical)

I love Les Miserables. It's so iconic and heartfelt. With an amazing story, great characters and music...

Why Classics Have Become My Favorite Genre

Kathryn Houghton

Dec 9, 20203 min read

Why Classics Have Become My Favorite Genre

It‘s like picking the minds of some of the greatest authors who ever lived, reading about some of the things they cared about the most

How Emily of New Moon Inspired (And Continues To Inspire) Me

Hannah Kelly

Dec 7, 20204 min read

How Emily of New Moon Inspired (And Continues To Inspire) Me

Many people know L. M. Montgomery best for her much-loved and cherished novel Anne of Green Gables and its succeeding sequels. But many...

Grandma's Attic: The Cutest Classics You've Probably Never Read

J.E Stanway

Nov 27, 20203 min read

Grandma's Attic: The Cutest Classics You've Probably Never Read

Arleta’s trips to Grandma Mabel’s old home were so much fun. She explored from the attic to the root cellar, from the barn to the meadow...

J.E Stanway

Nov 23, 20203 min read

Are You Anne’s Kindred Spirit?

“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” ― L.M....

My Carefully Curated List of Comfort Shows

Kathryn Houghton

Nov 19, 20204 min read

My Carefully Curated List of Comfort Shows

We‘ve all had those days. Those days where work has beat you, people have upset you, and life seems to be duller in comparison. What do...

Addison Horsell

Nov 16, 20204 min read

An Artist’s Review of Emma. (2020)

I am going to break down the more visual and artistic elements of the latest Emma adaption, because I think the film deserves a lot of appre

Kindred Spirits: My Personal Connection to Anne Shirley

Addison Horsell

Nov 9, 20204 min read

Kindred Spirits: My Personal Connection to Anne Shirley

Most readers know the feeling of enjoying a book or series so much that the characters seem like real people. I have experienced this on...

Why Anne's House of Dreams is an Underrated Classic

Addison Horsell

Oct 27, 20205 min read

Why Anne's House of Dreams is an Underrated Classic

The fifth book in the Anne of Green Gables series and the 4th one to be written, Anne’s House of Dream’s is one of my all-time favorite...

Kathryn Houghton

Oct 19, 20204 min read

Why You Should Read The Hornblower Saga

Maybe you’ve watched Horatio Hornblower onscreen or know others who have, but you probably didn’t know that it’s a historical fiction...

Why Northanger Abbey Is My Favorite Jane Austen Story

Kathryn Houghton

Oct 10, 20204 min read

Why Northanger Abbey Is My Favorite Jane Austen Story

“It is only a novel... or, in short, only some work in which the greatest powers of the mind are displayed, in which the most thorough...

Three Books For Your Autumn TBR This Year

Nathalia Santiago

Sep 30, 20201 min read

Three Books For Your Autumn TBR This Year

Every person needs a good book to curl up within the fall, and nothing says autumn like mystery and intrigue, so here are a few...