Thank you for another eclectic post full of gems, Shelly. Constable’s year is a wonderful book, and I was very interested in the account of your visit to the Ouse Washes. Looks as if you had good weather; I miss those big skies, though I haven’t forgotten how cold the wind off the North Sea can be. I’m also enjoying The Other Bennett Sister - perversely, I prefer the spin-off books and television adaptations to the original Jane Austen novels. I blame ‘Emma’ as a set text for O level - not much in it for a teenage boy. Stick with David Copperfield; it’s worth it in the end.
I'm glad you enjoyed the post. I can't imagine Emma would be terribly engaging for 16 year old boys, although it's not my favourite Jane Austen either (that would be Persuasion).
We are looking forward to reading the Constable book 📚
I'm sure you'll enjoy it. It's a fascinating read as well as being a beautiful book.
Did you catch Words and Music on Sunday? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002srm2
Ooh. No I didn't - thanks for the tip!
Thank you for another eclectic post full of gems, Shelly. Constable’s year is a wonderful book, and I was very interested in the account of your visit to the Ouse Washes. Looks as if you had good weather; I miss those big skies, though I haven’t forgotten how cold the wind off the North Sea can be. I’m also enjoying The Other Bennett Sister - perversely, I prefer the spin-off books and television adaptations to the original Jane Austen novels. I blame ‘Emma’ as a set text for O level - not much in it for a teenage boy. Stick with David Copperfield; it’s worth it in the end.
I'm glad you enjoyed the post. I can't imagine Emma would be terribly engaging for 16 year old boys, although it's not my favourite Jane Austen either (that would be Persuasion).
Great post as always, Shelly. Always learn something new. I love Alan Bennett too and had no idea he had a new book out, so thanks.
Happy to be spreading the word!