Book Suggestions for the group to read

[Karen]

Tania wrote: "My unread Persephones are

A London Child of the 1870s by Molly Hughes
Minnie's Room: The Peacetime Stories of Mollie Panter-Downes
[book:Princes in t..." Thanks Tania : ) some great choices here

[Lynaia]

I recently purchased “The Oppermanns” by Persephone. I haven’t received it yet but I should get it soon.

[Pamela]

Tania wrote: "My unread Persephones are

A London Child of the 1870s by Molly Hughes..."


I have this one too so would be interested in reading it with the group. I also have Reuben Sachs by Amy Levy.

[Karen]

Lynaia wrote: "I recently purchased “The Oppermanns” by Persephone. I haven’t received it yet but I should get it soon." Hi Lynaia, I will add this one for Sept/Oct. Thank you

[Karen]

Pamela wrote: "Tania wrote: "My unread Persephones are

A London Child of the 1870s by Molly Hughes..."


I have this one too so would be interested in reading it with the group. I..." Hi Pamela, I've added A London Child of the 1870s for August and will add Reuben Sachs for Sept/Oct thank you

[Pamela]

Thanks Karen.

[Elke]

Do you ever revisit titles that the group read long ago like:

Making Conversation

Greenery Street

A House in the Country

Cheerful Weather for the Wedding

[Karen]

Elke wrote: "Do you ever revisit titles that the group read long ago like:

Making Conversation

Greenery Street

A House in the Country
Hello Elke, Welcome to the group !
Yes, we often reread books again and please feel free to add your thoughts/discussion questions on any of the threads.
The group read Cheerful Weather for the Wedding not long ago but i've made a note of your other choices for future bookgroup reads.Thank you Karen & Gina : )

[book:Cheerful Weather for ..."

[Elke]

That is great news - thank you, Karen!

[Elke]

Mariana

The Shuttle

[Karen]

Elke wrote: "Mariana

The Shuttle" Mariana great choice : )

[Elke]

Would anyone be interested in a buddyread of No Surrender to celebrate the suffragettes getting women the vote?
We don't need to get political, just appreciate the struggle and our ability to vote.

No Surrender

[Tania]

Elke, I read this a couple of years ago for our centenary. I wouldn't be up for it again, however, for anyone interested, Persephone Books website provides a link to a free copy that you can read online. (I'll put a link in later when I'm on the computer.

[Susan]

Elke wrote: "Would anyone be interested in a buddyread of No Surrender to celebrate the suffragette's getting women the vote?
We don't need to get political, just appreciate the struggle and our ability to vote..."

What a great idea! I’ve got a copy so count me in

[Elke]

Susan wrote: "Elke wrote: "Would anyone be interested in a buddyread of No Surrender to celebrate the suffragette's getting women the vote?
We don't need to get political, just appreciate the struggle and our ab..."

Fantastic!

Karen- is there a thread for buddyreads? or can you set one up for No Surrender and we can see if others would like to join?

[Susan]

Elke wrote: "Susan wrote: "Elke wrote: "Would anyone be interested in a buddyread of No Surrender to celebrate the suffragette's getting women the vote?
We don't need to get political, just appreciate the strug..."

There’s already a thread for No Surrender here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... So maybe we can add our comments/thoughts there. Looks like it is available for free if anyone else is interested.

[Elke]

Susan wrote: "Elke wrote: "Susan wrote: "Elke wrote: "Would anyone be interested in a buddyread of No Surrender to celebrate the suffragette's getting women the vote?
We don't need to get political, just appreci..."

Perfect!

[Karen]

Hello and happy October all : )
Any suggestions for book choices for this coming Nov/Dec ?
Thanks Karen and Gina xx

[Tania]

My still unread ones are

Princes in the Land
The Far Cry
Wilfred and Eileen and
Saplings

I can get hold of A House in the Country suggested by Elke, which I'd love to read, and I haven't put an order in to Persephone books at all this year, so I feel quite justified in ordering another 3 if necessary, : )

[Susan]

I’ve got a few Persephone’s pending and think Effi Briest or The Exiles Return might be good for future group reads. But an excuse for a Persephone order is always welcome ;).

[Karen]

I have several unread Persephones:

The Godwits Fly
The Happy Tree
Long Live Great Bardfield
Maman, What Are We Called Now?
A Very Great Persephone

I also have a copy of An Interrupted Life from the library I was planning to read soon. I was also thinking about re-reading A London Child of the 1870s as I want to read the next two in the series.

If anyone is interested, I would love a group or buddy read. Thanks!

[Tania]

Hi Karen, we did read A London Child of the 1870s with the group in August, here's the 'starting' thread https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... I'm sure it's fairly fresh in our minds if you want to discuss.

I'd like to read The Happy Tree which I can get from the library; any of the others I'd have have to buy, but happy to do so if there is interest in these.

[Susan]

Hi, Karen, The group did a read of Long Live Great Bardfield recently, too, in January of this year. The starting thread is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
All the threads remain open for comments/thoughts. As always, all Persephones sound tempting to read ;)

[Alwynne]

I like the sound of 'The Happy Tree', I gave up on 'Great Bardfield' the writing style didn't work for me, and I abandoned 'The Godwits Fly' which had a kind of sub-Katherine Mansfield feel which should have worked - I love Mansfield - but the writer just didn't seem to have her skill or her powers of observation. But obviously likes/dislikes are as much about personal taste or whether something raises positive associations and so many unpredictable things, as anything else!

[Alwynne]

Was wondering if anything was decided about next month's read?

[Karen]

Alwynne wrote: "Was wondering if anything was decided about next month's read?" Hello Alwynne, just updating now : ) sorry for the delay

[Karen]

Princes in the Land for Nov
Mariana for Dec

[Tania]

Thanks Karen. I'll reread Marianne if Dec is not too hectic. Look forward to Princes in the Land.

[Alwynne]

I wouldn't mind rereading 'Mariana' one of my favourite Persephone titles, I'll try to join 'Princes in the Land' but depends on my other commitments, looks interesting though...

[Tania]

Has anything been decided on for Jan? Apart from the books I've mentioned up-thread, I have They Knew Mr. Knight.

[Karen]

Tania wrote: "Has anything been decided on for Jan? Apart from the books I've mentioned up-thread, I have They Knew Mr. Knight."
Hello all and happy new year !
Hope everyone is ok and doing well ? I'm in the middle of a house move, so will start a new buddy read for our lovely group for the start of March.
kind regards Karen : ) x

[Janice]

Karen wrote: "Tania wrote: "Has anything been decided on for Jan? Apart from the books I've mentioned up-thread, I have They Knew Mr. Knight."
Hello all and happy new year !
Hope everyone is ok and..."

Yes, I'm doing great and I hope you are too :) House moving is such a busy time!!! Looking forward to what we will be reading in March and hoping my library has the book. :)

[Susan]

Happy New Year! Good luck with your move, Karen! Thanks for keeping us organized, you and Gina, and looking forward to the next read for March.

[Karen]

Susan wrote: "Happy New Year! Good luck with your move, Karen! Thanks for keeping us organized, you and Gina, and looking forward to the next read for March."
Hi Janice and Susan, thanks so much.
I will update the upcoming reads next month : ) xx

[Karen]

Hello all and happy March ! I'm now back and recovering from moving house :D
I will be starting the buddy reads back up on March 15th and looking for suggestions for the book we are to read. Any ideas?
I hope everyone is well ?
Kind regards Karen & Gina xx

[Tania]

Great news Karen. I hope you are all settled in.

I have a few new titles including
Lady Rose and Mrs. Memmary
Tory Heaven or Thunder on the Right and
They Knew Mr. Knight

[Karen]

Tania wrote: "Great news Karen. I hope you are all settled in.

I have a few new titles including
Lady Rose and Mrs. Memmary
Tory Heaven or Thunder on the Right and
They Kn..."</i> Hi Tania, yes thanks, still unpacking : o mainly my books ! ok, [book:They Knew Mr. Knight sounds great for March 15th. It's been on mt tbr for a while now. Hope all ok with you ? xx

[Tania]

Thanks Karen All well here.

I look forward to it.

[Karen]

Hello and happy April all
Any suggestions for the next buddy readalong ?
Hope everyone is doing ok ?
Best wishes Karen xx

[Tania]

All good thanks. I think it's someone elses turn to pick, I'll wait and see.

[Karen]

Tania wrote: "All good thanks. I think it's someone elses turn to pick, I'll wait and see."
I've nearly finished They Knew Mr. Knight looking forward to discussing : ) x

[Tania]

Great, look forward to it. 😊

[Karen]

Hello all ! hope everyone is doing ok ? So sorry i've been absent for a while but i'm back and would love any suggestions for our next buddy read ?
kind regards Karen and Gina xx

[Tania]

Here's a list of my unread ones if anyone fancies these:

The Far Cry
Making Conversation
Tory Heaven or Thunder on the Right
Manja
Wilfred and Eileen
Patience
Saplings
Into the Whirlwind

[Alwynne]

Thanks Tania, I've read the Emma Smith but found it very disappointing, I thought her memoirs were much better, but found the Streatfeild pretty compelling. And the others all look really promising.

[Veronique]

HI everyone :O)
Hope you’re all safe.

Regarding future reads, I’ll pretty much go with what the majority wants, especially since I have been very bad indeed at actually reading the books chosen. I blame Real Life... Anyway :O)

Of the titles Tania listed, I have The Far Cry, Tory Heaven, Wilfred and Eileen, and Saplings. Tempted by the Wilkie Collins one too.

[Tania]

Excellent. Tory Heaven sounds particularly good.

I'd happily buy something else if the group has other suggestions; any excuse 😅

[Sandybeth]

I am always happy to buy a new Persephone book, so will go along with any choice!

[Sandybeth]

I have Saplings, but would always be happy for a re-read!

[Karen]

Tania wrote: "Here's a list of my unread ones if anyone fancies these:

The Far Cry
Making Conversation
Tory Heaven or Thunder on the Right
Manja
[book..." Hi Tania, thanks so much for these great suggestions