Look what‘s on sale today, #PemberLittens 😊 #JaneAdjacent #kindle #KindleDeal

Some recent garage sale finds. #bookhaul

An illustration from my #FolioSociety edition. As pretty as it is, I‘ll probably be reading on Kindle for portability. 😊

#PemberLittens #HashtagBrigade

Josie Pye dares Anne to #WalkTheLine (the ridgepole of Mr. Barry‘s kitchen roof).

#Movie2BookRecs #LetterW

I enjoyed this book (although it dragged a bit for me in spots). I found Joe very endearing, and was glad to see both him and Miss Carter move on to the next phases of their lives. (But what did she do with all the jewels?)

The photo is a glimpse of how Joe might have sometimes decorated Georgina‘s flat.

#FurrowedMiddleBrowClub

A Pride & Prejudice mystery for the #PemberLittens free today for #Kindle. #KindleFreebie #ebook #JaneAusten

“ … I call it the Star Wars prayer. All that language referring to interstellar space and galaxies; you half expect Darth Vader to pop up.”

I enjoyed this book. I never thought Jane would actually decide to become a nun, but I think she was able to find a good balance in her secular and spiritual lives.

#NunLit #NunLitQuarterly

A #kindlefreebie for our #nunlit group. #kindle #ebook

I enjoyed this, and I loved Birdie, but the disregard (and cruelty) towards animals was very jarring. I also found the ending rather abrupt; I wonder how long Mr. Slater‘s change of heart will last? 😏

#ChildrensClassicRead

The word I would choose to describe this book is “claustrophobic.” Ruth‘s marriage to the horrible Rex, being trapped with Miss de Beer, and the whole lifestyle of the Common. Very interesting, but I‘m glad Angela could escape and, although the writing is excellent, I‘m glad to escape as well.

Does anyone else think this Persephone endpaper gives off a Handmaid‘s Tale vibe?

#PersephoneClub

Two free Austen retellings which might interest the #PemberLittens. #kindledeals #ebook #kindle

Not really book-related, but is anyone else going to miss #MrsMaisel as much as I am?

@Tamra The book arrived today, in a lovely mailing envelope. Thank you so much! #persephoneclub #persephone

Also showing off my new sign (and life motto). 🤣

Before we leave Cranford, I had to share this picture of my favorite character, Miss Betsy Barker‘s Alderney.

I‘m wondering if the cow had anything to do with Captain Brown‘s tragic demise? After all, as well as suggesting the flannel ensemble, he also recommended Miss Betsy “kill the poor creature at once.” Was that Alderney anywhere near the railroad tracks? 🤔🐄🤣

#PemberLittens #Moo-rdurAtCranford #hashtagbrigade

I‘ve never heard of this book, but it came up in my #kindledeals today, and it looks like it might be a possible candidate for #nunlit

#kindledeal #ebook #kindle

Happy Birthday to two of my favorite authors, Maud Hart Lovelace and Elizabeth Goudge. ❤️🎂

Happy Easter to all who celebrate. And lots of books, reading time, and candy to all Littens! 🐣🐰🪺 🍫

Very sad news. 😢 #BookDepository

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/apr/04/amazon-to-close-book-depository-on...

I enjoyed this once it got going, although I actually found Helen‘s story the dullest, with the Cobb family the most interesting. I wish Laura had gotten some gumption and re-joined the service. Peter Gurney could have used some gumption too.

The term “Civvy Street” was new to me.

#FurrowedMiddleBrowClub

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I‘m sure I must have read this as a horse-crazy kid, but I don‘t remember much about it. I do have two related books in my library, including the edition that @TheAromaOfBooks posted about. (Unfortunately, the cover is somewhat the worse for wear.)

(Nicky insisted on being in the photo, because he‘s as big as a horse. 😹)

#ChildrensClassicRead2023 #MiddleGradeMarch

Does this count as #nunlit ?

Someone else may have already posted this news, but Rupert Heath, founder of Dean Street Press, has passed away.

There‘s more about him, and the future of #FurrowedMiddlebrow books, on the FM blog:

http://furrowedmiddlebrow.blogspot.com/2023/03/the-ides-of-march.html

I emailed Rupert about a Susan Scarlett ARC, and he couldn‘t have been nicer and more patient in figuring out the right format for me.

#FurrowedMiddleBrowClub
#DeanStreetPress

Thought some of you might be interested in this article about Dorothy Canfield Fisher and The Home-Maker. (Perri Klass is also a #BetsyTacy fan.)

https://www.newyorker.com/books/second-read/the-author-who-brought-the-montessor...

#persephone #persephoneclub #persephonebookclub #persephonebooks

In case anyone needs this for the #KindredSpiritsBuddyRead it‘s a #Kindledeal today. #kindle #ebook #lastminute 😄

Happy Valentine‘s Day to all the Littens! Here‘s to our love affair with books! 📚❤️

Thanks so much @LeahBergen for my delightful birthday treats!

Both books have been on my TBR list for ages, and I‘ll enjoy using that adorable kitty bookmark and bookish coaster while I read. ❤️the kitty scrubber from Johnny, too (although the kitties say to tell him that doesn‘t mean they‘re going to do any cleaning. 😹)

The card is cute enough to frame, and you‘re so thoughtful to include extra stickers for my reading journal. 😘

I really enjoyed this unusual mystery, and it‘s a #kindledeal today. @BarkingMadRead the sequel is due out February 7. 😀🥧

If there‘s anything more adorable than Hugh Jackman tossing books to all the kids, saying “Everybody‘s reading!” I don‘t know what it is. I also don‘t know how Marian the Librarian can resist him. #TheMusicMan #MadameLibrarian

For anyone who‘d like to see the whole song, it‘s here : https://youtu.be/D-SIIAFX5Nw

A charming book, except for the story about the cat. 😡 That‘s the kind of kid who grows up to be a serial killer.

Believe it or not, I‘ve never read any of Noel Streatfeild‘s books for children. Where should I start?

#FurrowedMiddlebrowClub

@Aimeesue @CarolynM @catebutler @Cathythoughts @elkeOriginal @erzascarletbookgasm
@Jess_ Read_This @jlhammar @kimzey @LeahBergen @MrsK @quietjenn @Sparklemn @Ruthiella @Tamra @willaful

I‘m not sure what I‘m getting myself into, but I own #Folio editions of both of these books, so I‘m going to sign up for both of these #chunksters

#ChunksterChallenge #PemberLittens #Clarissa #middlemarch #groupreads #chapteraday

Happy New Year, everyone! Here‘s to lots of books and reading in 2023! 😸

Completed my #Goodreads challenge for 2022. #goodreadschallenge #goodreadschallenge2022 Here‘s to another year of reading! 🥂📚🥳

#WinterReadathon #WinterReadathonDailyChallenge

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate. And especially to @Andrew65 for all the readathons and challenges you organize. 🎄

#WinterReadathon #WinterReadathonDailyChallenge

@leahbergen Thank you so much for the Christmas surprises! I‘ve never heard of the Pegeen book and can‘t wait to read it! (Using my new bookmark, of course, and nibbling on my chocolate.) And the Lilibet book is adorable. The commemorative towel is pretty enough to frame. 👑 (So is the card.)

Maybe the magnet will inspire Sadie & Nicky to start their own bakery. 😸

Thanks again, dear friend, and Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁😘

Book 1 of one of my favorite series. Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!

#WinterReadathon #WinterReadathonDailyChallenge

These fairy tale books belonged to my dad when he was a little boy. They‘ve obviously been very well read and well loved.

#ChildrensClassicRead2022

My pets Sadie and Nicky are the reason I can‘t have candles (as well as a Christmas tree). 😹

Combining days 2 and 3 of #WinterReadathonDailyChallenge #WinterReadathon

This is the reason I don‘t have a Christmas tree. 😹🎄

#WinterReadathonDailyChallenge #WinterReadathon

We were fooled into thinking Claude was the creepy one, when it was Thalia all along. But at the same time, I felt sorry for her.

I‘m wondering if the head on the right side of this photo is the “sandstone “ Nefertiti mentioned in the book? (Akhenaten is on the left.)

#FurrowedMiddlebrowClub ⬇️

In case anyone is interested, this month‘s #FurrowedMiddlebrowClub pick is free for #Kindle today. #KindleDeal #ebook #FurrowedMiddlebrow

@quietjenn @Jess_Read_This @Kimzey @erzascarletbookgasm @catebutler @CarolynM @leahbergen @elkeOriginal @batsy @Tamra @Cathythoughts @jlhammar @Sparklemn @Ruthiella @MrsK

Happy Godzilla Day to those who celebrate. I‘m including Gorgo because I 💚 him (and his mom) even more than #Godzilla. 😄

For anyone who hasn‘t yet discovered the #BetsyTacy books, this treasury featuring the first four is a #KindleDeal for $1.99 today. “Downtown” is my personal favorite. 😊 #kindle #ebook

Happy Halloween to all who celebrate! 🎃🧹🍫

Wishing @LeahBergen the happiest of birthdays! Have a lovely day, dear friend! 🎂

Not quite sure if this qualifies as #nunlit but this box set of mysteries is free for Kindle today.

@quietjenn @UwannaPublishme @Penny_LiteraryHoarders @LeahBergen @Caroline2 @MicheleinPhilly @Centique @EvieBee @batsy @Tamra @marled @Kristin_Reads @jhammar @Aimeesue @Deblovestoread

I might not survive Halloween if this terrifying event befalls my household! 🙀🎃 #FearfulFall #HappyHorror

I had mixed feelings about this book. I could have lived without the rats and maggots! I liked the way the new labor laws turned the manor from “upstairs/downstairs“ into something that was somewhat more manageable and fair to all concerned.

#FurrowedMiddlebrowClub

@quietjenn, @Jess_Read_This @Kimzey @erzascarletbookgasm @catebutler @CarolynM @LeahBergen @batsy @Tamra @Cathythoughts @jlhammar @Ruthiella @Sparklemn @MrsK
@elkeOriginal @MrsK

I‘m not suggesting you have to choose. 🤣📚🍸 #ThinkPositiveBePositive

I can‘t believe she‘s gone. 💔 #queenelizabeth #overtherainbow

Melanie is getting through #childbirth with her usual #grace and the distraction of a good book.

Meanwhile, Scarlett is fervently wishing for the #breakdown of Melanie and Ashley‘s #marriage.

#multitasking #IndelibleMoments