Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day | 
pickThird time reading and each time it‘s charming. Loads of hilarious dialogue and I adore the main character Marred by touches of racism against Hispanic and Jewish people, which is typical of books written in the ‘30s, and not much like the film except in the overall plotline.
What‘s sweeter than honey? A Pettigrew #persephone #persephonebooks #anglophilesoflitsy
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What does Litsy mean to me? I must say, it has very much become a social “checking in” time for me over the last couple of years and I look forward to seeing what everyone is up to (and reading) each day.
I‘ll tag a “new-to-me” Litsy user, @DavidDiamond !
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pickA fun romp and great palate cleanser after the more serious and complex stuff I‘ve been reading lately. If it didn‘t have the Italian slurs it would be a perfect romp. #1001books #1938 #englishlit #tbrtakedown
#beatlemaynia
#dayinthelife
‘Miss Pettigrew is a down-on-her-luck, middle-aged governess sent by her employment agency to work for a nightclub singer rather than a household of unruly children. Over a period of 24 hours her life is changed - forever.‘
pickMore books for adults should be illustrated ( for this novel, by Mary Thomson). This was an enjoyable romp with lots of witty banter. Keep in mind though that this was written in 1938 so there‘s sexist views/vibes (ie a woman is nothing without a man) and the like. Miss Pettigrew is an “old dame” who isn‘t even yet 50 😏.
#1001Books
It‘s been a while since I‘ve last tackled a #1001Books, but I was overwhelmed at which one to get to next! So I did a random number generator — my plan was to keep trying until I got one I already had in my TBR (marked in red in the 1001books app).
Well, on my very first try, got number 487 which is this book! I‘ve had it in my TBR forever (#librarything tells me I added it in 2009 🙈). Here I go!!
pickA delightful Cinderella story set in the late 1930s where mousy down-on-her-luck Miss Pettigrew is mistakenly—and fortuitously—sent to the wrong address by an employment agency. The following 24-hour period is chock-full of adventures and various twisty plots with her new glamorous friends and their soap opera level romantic issues. She breaks out of her shell and finds she is quite spunky after all. #happyending #persephonebooks
Just picked this up from the library! Yay! Hope I like it as much as the book.
#libraryhaul
pick“All these years and she had never had the wicked thrill of powdering her nose...And all because she lacked courage. All because she had never thought for herself. Powder, thundered her father the curate, the road to damnation. Lipstick, whispered mother, the first step on the downward path. Rouge, fulminated her father, the harlot‘s enticement. Eyebrow pencil, breathed her mother, no lady...!”
Adored this! 5⭐️
#readingmyshelves #persephone
Gosh! This was always me in gym class. I‘d wait until everyone had cleared out before undressing, but I always wanted to be as carefree as all the other girls. Anyone else?! 🙋🏻♀️
#readingmyshelves #persephone
Dear, Miss Pettigrew. That‘s not a packet of Beecham‘s Powder for rheumatism. It‘s cocaine! ☠️
#readingmyshelves #persephone
Good morning! It‘s a French Toast and new book kind of morning. I wasn‘t a big fan of the film so haven‘t been in a hurry to read the book. However, after catching the Persephone episode of the Tea and Tattle podcast, decided to pull it off my shelf.
#CurrentlyReading #Persephone #bookandbreakfast #readingmyshelves #teaandtattle
#BookMail My present for my mum for Mothering Sunday has arrived #persephone 😍 #coversublime
Three wonderful but very different books #publishedinthe1930s. I found the beautiful copy of Beware of Pity in a charity shop last week and couldn't resist #uncannyoctober @RealLifeReading
My lovely sisters pitched in to get me a birthday gift. Did you all know that Persephone offers a subscription service? I get six books--one per month--and I get to choose a title. I'm half tempted to just tell them what I own and ask them to surprise me. 😂 But I would love suggestions of any Persephones you have loved! #persephone
Had a lovely afternoon outside reading and enjoying my last official day of summer vacation 😎
#AndItsAugust Day 24 - Comfort Reads
While it's less common to come across them, there are still "happy books" out in the world. When that's the kind of book I'm in the mood to read, here are some of the ones on my shelves toward which I gravitate.
Also pictured, my favorite warm-weather scented candle. The fragrance pairs perfectly with a comfy story.
Though some suspension of disbelief is required, this book has lots of 30s glamour, snappy dialogue and a supremely likeable heroine.
I love the little illustrations peppered throughout this Persephone edition! #illustrations #persephoneclassics
Thanks to a fortuitous mistake for Miss Pettigrew #itwasagoodday. #90sinjuly
pickWhy was yesterday's prompt so hard to pick?? I don't know but I'm happy with my choice: Delysia LaFosse is a #totalbetty #characters2017
pickI adore this book. If the world is against you pick this book up and you'll be smiling in no time.
#paperbackwriter made me think of a few of my collections. I prefer paperback over hardcover and will a lot of times wait until the paperback is available. I have collected Persephones for years and went through a period where I collected Europas as well. They both are issued in paperbacks (or maybe you would call them softcover? I truly dont know the distinction. 😂) #rockinmay
Adult books with illustrations are so rare nowadays, it's a real treat when you stumble upon one. #persephonebooks
so-soThis was a quick and quirky story. I found most of the characters flat. I have to say I liked the movie better. 😓 #meh #realbook #2017christyread #fiction
I love Persephone covers! Both the classic grey with decorative endpapers and the illustrated covers are stunning and I will buy them every time ❤📚#judgedbyitscover #marchintoreading
bailedBailed a third of the way in, having smiled exactly twice, the sum total of any positive reaction to the caricatures--I mean, characters--and the paper-thin story. I made the mistake of starting this at the same time as I was finishing Pym's Excellent Women, which addresses similar themes with true wit and three dimensional characters.
I picked up several books for this prompt thinking that there were proper names only to find that is misremembered then! These really have a #TitleWithAProperName! #ReadJanuary
bailedI picked this up in October whilst on holiday, but I found it had stayed in the bottom of the unpacked pile of things since we got back. That shows I had no urge to continue it, so I've bailed.
pickHeartwarming and lovely!! I'm so happy that it was with this book I met my GR reading challenge! 70😀🎄
pickCute story that hasn't lost its charm even if it is a bit naive and dated.
Started this beauty last night. If it hadn't been for Litsy, I would've probably never heard of Ms. Watson. Now I'm obsessed with Persephone books! Oh man, I need to get to the UK!
It is quite possible that I have too much time on my hands.... #bookpyramid #photoadaynov16 #persephonebooks #penguinsoflitsy
"Odd, said Miss Pettigrew conversationally, 'the undermining effect of flowers on a woman's common sense."•
•I found my first Persephone book! At a used bookstore, in pristine condition, and it is one of my favorites!
?Keeping it safe with my bookbeau
?#bookbeau #persephonebooks #bookish #october #literary #classiclit #usedbookstorefind #happyday #bookgram #bookstagram
#Booktober Day 20 -Unforgettable Women (part two)
Miss Guinevere Pettigrew and Delysia Lafosse are two truly unforgettable women, as are their adventures. And with names like that, they are qualified candidates for yesterday's #booktober prompt: Best Character Name!
#persephonebooks #bestcharactername #unforgettablewomen
PRO TIP: if you sign up for Persephone Books' free quarterly mailer you'll score some excellent bookmarks with patterns from their famous endpapers #booktober #bookmarks
