Thoroughly enjoyed this issue because I had already read so many of the books mentioned. Also it starts with an incredibly interesting article on bellThoroughly enjoyed this issue because I had already read so many of the books mentioned. Also it starts with an incredibly interesting article on bell ringing ( think Nine Tailors) and a book made of bell ringing diagrams. For some reason this article made me yearn to hear the bells in England again. ...more
Perhaps an underread volume of Charlotte Mason's and yet extremely important. The last two chapters alone make it highly recommended. I read it aloud Perhaps an underread volume of Charlotte Mason's and yet extremely important. The last two chapters alone make it highly recommended. I read it aloud with my Patreon group and am so glad that I did. Because children are humans/persons everything Charlotte says applies to adults as well....more
I loved this little booklet describing the children who lived at the Kilns during WWII and their impact on CS Lewis as he began The Lion, the Witch, aI loved this little booklet describing the children who lived at the Kilns during WWII and their impact on CS Lewis as he began The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe....more
An excellent book mostly about the first year of Churchill's first term as Prime Minister and the first year of the war and most especially what came An excellent book mostly about the first year of Churchill's first term as Prime Minister and the first year of the war and most especially what came to be called The Battle of Britain. The best thing about this book is that you really get to know a wide range of people surrounding Churchill. Larson claims that not one word he reports cannot be found word for word in diaries or letters. I was touched especially by Rose Macaulay's anguish over losing her books in a London bomb.
Larsen is highly readable as always. I cannot imagine him writing a bad book....more
A bit too acerbic to be PG Wodehouse but all the more reason to find its own niche. Sharp and at times laugh out loud funny. The kind of book that getA bit too acerbic to be PG Wodehouse but all the more reason to find its own niche. Sharp and at times laugh out loud funny. The kind of book that gets funnier with rereading. Lucky Jim indeed. I really thought his speech would be a slam dunk but it’s all good in the end. ...more
These readings are so simple and yet so profound, I will be reading them for years to come and during Lent. I expected a lot; this book delivered more
These readings are so simple and yet so profound, I will be reading them for years to come and during Lent. Anne has brought her great mind and even subtle, wry humor to this excellent volume. ...more
Recommended to my by my co-host of The Literary Life Podcast, @AngelinaStanford, this book is one that the minute you finish it you want to pick it riRecommended to my by my co-host of The Literary Life Podcast, @AngelinaStanford, this book is one that the minute you finish it you want to pick it right back up. The ideas are dense and therefore it leaves your brain turning a hundred miles an hour but it does a great job of looking at modernity through Christian eyes. Two quick takeaways: If American ever becomes facist it will frame it as anti-facism (That is about the truest thing I have read in a long time) and the description of the middlebrow person was just so terribly, terribly familiar. The middlebrow man is not passionate about anything, he dabbles in criticism of all things. He is a user. ...more
Good Advent devotional. I thought the sections with questions for children was oddly out of place. Not sure why that was even there as you wo3.5 stars
Good Advent devotional. I thought the sections with questions for children was oddly out of place. Not sure why that was even there as you would not read this aloud to a family of young children. Otherwise, enjoyed these reminders of the greatness of God. ...more
I am giving this 4 stars on sheer technical achievement. Bravo! The only disappointment for me was not finding out more about Adrien himself. One of tI am giving this 4 stars on sheer technical achievement. Bravo! The only disappointment for me was not finding out more about Adrien himself. One of the most clever books I have ever read....more
My son gifted me this as an audiobook because of some great conversations we had. He just sold his fancy new car and bought a “dumb” phone. I did not My son gifted me this as an audiobook because of some great conversations we had. He just sold his fancy new car and bought a “dumb” phone. I did not love the audio voice and I didn’t even agree with all the ways the author viewed the world, but and it’s a big one, I think this is a conversation we need to be having and I appreciate Comers willingness to say hard things. Still I will not be able to take a month off every summer but a day every week....absolutely vital. I highly recommend this conversation!...more
The Autumn 2020 Edition of Slightly Foxed was a delightful diversion. I tried to read the 17 essays slowly, one at a time to lengthen the experience. The Autumn 2020 Edition of Slightly Foxed was a delightful diversion. I tried to read the 17 essays slowly, one at a time to lengthen the experience. The key is not to run to Amazon to buy new books but rather keep a running table in your mind so that when you come upon one of these gems you know what your up to. In fact, that is exactly what the last essay about the Martin Beck novels is all about. You can bet I will be trying to spell MARTIN BECK on my own bookshelf the slow way and maybe even by going to a few of the bookshops in the Lake District mentioned....more
2021 update: just finished the Kenneth Branagh audio. He did a great job on the voices. I believe this is the better audio. And his Poirot was indisti2021 update: just finished the Kenneth Branagh audio. He did a great job on the voices. I believe this is the better audio. And his Poirot was indistinguishable from David Suchet’s Poirot movie voice.
Just finished the David Suchet audio. Perfect book for audio.
Next I will read the print version for The Literary Life Podcast episodes.
This is just my favorite of everything with my name on it. I love the essays by the other contributors and the whole remembrance of Advent. And I loveThis is just my favorite of everything with my name on it. I love the essays by the other contributors and the whole remembrance of Advent. And I love Handel’s Messiah most of all. Go forth little book....more
I had wanted to read this for a long while having seen it on a list of someone I admire. I cannot remember whose list it was but it was a writer. I haI had wanted to read this for a long while having seen it on a list of someone I admire. I cannot remember whose list it was but it was a writer. I had also enjoyed the BBC Shetland series. In fact, Ann Cleeves other series Vera is one of my favorite BBC shows.
The book had mixed reviews which surprised me but I found it to be just what I am looking for in a mystery-something I can't put down. I even pulled out the dreaded earbuds in order to listen when my husband was around. ...more
Reread in audio. A book I wish I could hug. Visiting these old friends is always a joy and as an adult I love the wilder chapters where Grahame capturReread in audio. A book I wish I could hug. Visiting these old friends is always a joy and as an adult I love the wilder chapters where Grahame captures the essence of animal instinct. I do love these four creatures. ...more
Book club selection s as is not what I expected at all. Since I love this sort of verse I found it delightful. It gave quite a look a Russian life of Book club selection s as is not what I expected at all. Since I love this sort of verse I found it delightful. It gave quite a look a Russian life of the period and I enjoyed Spalding’s notes. I was expected a cold, rough sludge through a Russian winter and instead found springtime. This is not an intimidating book except in name. ...more
Finishing this long stay in London, I am tempted to read another Dickens. His good characters are so lovable. David Copperfield begins and ends with tFinishing this long stay in London, I am tempted to read another Dickens. His good characters are so lovable. David Copperfield begins and ends with the elusive Betsy Trotwood.
Who was my favorite character? Dick, Traddles, Aunt, Mr. Micawber, Little Em’ly, Agnes, the Doctor, his wife, Mrs. Micawber (who will never leave Micawber), or David? So many kind and old friends.
And perhaps the slimiest person every written Uriah Heep!
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