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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 2 | Beth Brower
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"I was sitting at my desk reading, with a cup of tea, my windows flung open, when I heard The Tenant enter his garret, just on the other side of the wall from myself." THE YEAR IS 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighborhood of St. Crispian's. But Emma's plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian's. Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be, which comprise a series of volumes. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious realities of her life at Lapis Lazuli House. Readers have compared Beth Brower's writing to Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, P.G. Wodehouse, and L. M. Montgomery.
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Volume 7 seems to be missing from the Litsy database! Hopefully, it will be added soon (as requested).

Am I worried the “golden age” of these journals has passed? Admittedly, yes. Emma has begun to make choices about her life (as we all need to); it means that other possible paths are closing. This one feels even *more* bittersweet to me than the others! But I trust that Brower will handle the plot (aka Emma‘s life) deftly. She‘s in good hands.

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WELL. The end of this reading month certainly took a turn…over the Atlantic Ocean and through the meandering, idyllic streets of St. Crispian‘s.

I‘ve been averaging about 8 books per month but at the tail end of March, I picked up first volume of Emma M. Lion‘s Unselected Journals — and then promptly read 5 more (and am currently halfway into the 7th volume). I suppose that puts me at 13 books this month. Thanks for the boost, Beth Brower!

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I‘m only starting the second one but these books crack me up and I am thoroughly enjoying Emma. #serieslive2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65

TheSpineView ❤️📖❤️ 5mo
Andrew65 Not seen these before, will need to check them out. 5mo
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