Book Suggestions for the group to read

[Karen]

Veronique wrote: "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..." Hi Veronique, thanks for the suggestions.
Hope you are doing ok ? x

[Karen]

Hello all, I've added Patience for the next group buddy read, starting the first of August

[Tania]

Thanks Karen. I'm really keen to get to this one, I've heard great things and this is just the push I need.

[Susan]

Yay! I’ve got Patience on my pile so will plan to join in. See you in August

[Karen]

Susan wrote: "Yay! I’ve got Patience on my pile so will plan to join in. See you in August" Hi Susan, so happy you can join in : ) x

[Pamela]

I really enjoyed Patience.

I also have a couple of the books Tania mentioned - Making Conversation, and Wilfred and Eileen.

Looking forward to our next read

[Tania]

I really enjoyed Patience and I'm very glad I finally got to it. Look forward to seeing what the next one will be, and the Biannually will be arriving soon.

[Karen]

Pamela wrote: "I really enjoyed Patience.

I also have a couple of the books Tania mentioned - Making Conversation, and Wilfred and Eileen.

Looking forward to our next read" Hi Pamela and Tania, I've added some new upcoming reads. Let me know what other suggestions you have. I've got to catch up reading Patience. I'm happy you both loved it.

[Tania]

That's great, thanks Karen. Looking forward to the next two. I'll have to buy Random Commentary.

[Veronique]

Been MIA but back :O)
Would love to join for Wilfred and Eileen, and Random Commentary. Haven’t got Making Conversation but you never know - Santa might give it to me...

[Tania]

Great. Let's hope Father Christmas is good to you. : )

[Karen]

Tania wrote: "That's great, thanks Karen. Looking forward to the next two. I'll have to buy Random Commentary." Hi Tania, me too : )

[Karen]

Veronique wrote: "Been MIA but back :O)
Would love to join for Wilfred and Eileen, and Random Commentary. Haven’t got Making Conversation but you never know - Santa might give it to me..." Hi Veronique, no worries, things have been busy for me too lately. I have a lot to catch up on : 0

[Veronique]

Not Santa but St Nicolas is sending me the book, hopefully today ;O) Well, rather I couldn’t resist getting Making Conversation. Happy St Nicolas to anyone though. In Belgium, kids would get chocolates, sweets and mandarins at school, adults would get some too at work. Oh and Speculoos biscuits. Yep, it was one of the most favoured days of the year. Such a small thing that brings a smile on most people.

[Elsa]

I’ve just recently joined the group. Maybe you already have a reading list? However, I wonder if anybody would like to read The Deepening Stream by D Canfield Fisher. I loved The Hone-Maker so I’m very keen on reading this thick novel. I’m also up for reading Young Anne, if you haven’t already. 😀

[Tania]

Elsa wrote: "I’ve just recently joined the group. Maybe you already have a reading list? However, I wonder if anybody would like to read The Deepening Stream by D Canfield Fisher. I loved The Hone-Maker so I’m ..."

I picked up The Deepening Stream today; I had only meant to get They Were Sisters for Feb's read but I succumbed once there, so I'd be up for a read of that one.

[Karen]

Elsa wrote: "I’ve just recently joined the group. Maybe you already have a reading list? However, I wonder if anybody would like to read The Deepening Stream by D Canfield Fisher. I loved The Hone-Maker so I’m ..." Hello Elsa and welcome to the group. This month the group buddy read book is Random Commentary. I can add The Deepening Stream for next month if you wish ? Kind regards Karen

[Tania]

I wondered if anyone here would be interested in a buddy read? Maybe next month or November. I have a few unread Persephones on my shelves including:

Harriet by Elizabeth Jenkins
Doreen by Barbara Noble
There Were No Windows by Norah Hoult
Manja by Anna Gmeyner
The Far Cry by Emma Smith
The New House by Lettice Cooper
The Deepening Stream by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
A House in the Country by Jocelyn Playfair
The Happy Tree by Rosalind Murray

Plus my library has a copy of The Waters Under the Earth by John Moore, which is one of their new books coming out this autumn.

[Antoinette]

I’d be interested, Tania! I have both A House in the Country and The happy Tree. Either October or November works for me.

[Dianne]

I would be interested also.

[Tania]

Excellent. Dianne, do you have a preference? I really don't mind. I just thought it would be nice to get back to some of these reads.

[Susan]

Thanks for starting the ball rolling, Tania. I’d be interested in a buddy read of The Deepening Stream at some point.

[Dianne]

I have The Deepening Stream that I would like to read but I'm open to suggestion also. Thanks!

[Tania]

That's great news. How about one of Antoinettes picks for Oct, then The Deepening Stream for November? We could read the other one Antoinette has in Jan, December is often too busy for people, but I'd be happy to do one in December if people wish to.

[Dianne]

Great!

[Susan]

Sounds very good! Thanks, Tania

[Tania]

Excellent. I'll let Antoinette choose the October read. Looking forward to it. 🙂

[Antoinette]

Love the enthusiasm. How about A House in the Country for October. I will happily read The Deepening Stream as well:) Thanks Tania for getting this going.

[Tania]

Thank you. I'm glad there is some enthusiasm for it still. I've missed this book group.

[Antoinette]

So looking forward to it, Tania! I have another subscription to Persephone and know I am receiving Harriet at some point. I have read Doreen (loved it!) but will gladly read it again.

[Tania]

Great. Let us know what else you get hold of and perhaps we can add them later.

[Tania]

I've gone ahead and set up threads for it here https://www.goodreads.com I followed Karen's format.

[Gina]

Love this idea, thanks Tania! I will try to join for the October read as well :)

[Tania]

Great. The more, the merrier.

[Veronique]

I also have Harriet. The Far Cry, the New House, and Deepening Stream. I’ll try to join too

[Tania]

Great. We should be able to carry on into next year at this rate. ☺

[Tania]

I've set up threads for The Deepening Stream here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/list_...

[Antoinette]

Thanks, Tania. I will be joining in, but probably can’t start the book till Nov 5 or so. Looking forward to it.

[Tania]

That's great. I won't be starting straight away either.

[Susan]

Thanks, Tania. Looking forward to reading this one.

[Dianne]

Hi, just wondering what is planned for December/January so I can make sure I have them ready to go! I should finish deepening stream this week. Is the happy tree next?

[Tania]

I think The Happy Tree sounds good for Dec/Jan. I will be busy in December and will probably have less time, so will read it in Jan. Veronique and Antoinette both have Harriet, so that looks good for February.

[Dianne]

Perfect thank you so much Tania! I'll get both of them.

[Tania]

Excellent.

[Antoinette]

I won’t have time till January either. Looking forward to it.

[Dianne]

Hi! I'm about halfway finished with happy tree and should be done with that soon, so I was wondering if we have a buddy read planned after that? just asking early since it can take me a while to source Persephone volumes. Hope everyone is having a wonderful start to their new year!

[Tania]

Hi Dianne. I think Harriet was mentioned for Feb, but I can't find where. Does that suit you? Also, do you have some Persephone books that you would like to suggest for later reads, as a group we have always done rereads. ☺

[Susan]

Yes, Harriet was mentioned for Feb reading as several people have copies. Thanks for keeping us organized, Tania! It’s much appreciated

[Tania]

You're very welcome. I'm just glad to have others to read along with, you can get much more out of these books with other peoples insights.

[Dianne]

Harriet is perfect, thanks!