Notes From A Book Addict

01 Oct 2021

Susannah Talks, Newsletter No Comments Permalink

4 Scandi Trailblazers

Susannah 1 October 2021 No Comments

So many of you have joined me for my Zoom lecture series on ‘Four French Trailblazers’ and I’ve been absolutely thrilled by the response Read more

01 Oct 2021

Susannah Newsletter, books 12 Comments Permalink

The first popular diet

Susannah 1 October 2021 12 Comments

I have been dieting through September in an attempt to lose some of those Covid kilos. Read more

01 Oct 2021

Susannah Movies, Newsletter, books 18 Comments Permalink

The Forsyte Saga

Susannah 1 October 2021 18 Comments

One hundred years ago a fabulous series of books came to end, with the publication of the last volume of John Galsworthy’s The Forsyte Saga. Read more

01 Oct 2021

Susannah Newsletter, books 4 Comments Permalink

Meet A Book Addict – William Gladstone

Susannah 1 October 2021 4 Comments

British Prime Minister (4 times), William Gladstone was a total book addict. When he was a boy, the author Hannah More presented him with a copy of her book Sacred Dramas and that started his lust for collecting. Read more

01 Oct 2021

Susannah videos, Authors, Newsletter 3 Comments Permalink

Ulysses – A Video Talk

Susannah 1 October 2021 3 Comments

Few novels published in the 20th century have been as influential, ground-breaking, and controversial as has James Joyce’s Ulysses. Read more

01 Oct 2021

Susannah Poem of the Month, Poets, Poems, Newsletter 2 Comments Permalink

James Stephens & Hate

Susannah 1 October 2021 2 Comments

James Stephens (1880 – 1950) was an Irish novelist and poet. He was a friend of Thomas MacDonagh, one of the men executed for the Easter Rising in Dublin, 1916. Read more

01 Sep 2021

Susannah Authors, Newsletter, books 14 Comments Permalink

John Murray Publishing House

Susannah 1 September 2021 14 Comments

In 1920 an editor of the Times stated: “people who care greatly for literature … do not as a rule notice or care by whom a book is published.” Read more

01 Sep 2021

Susannah Authors, reading, Newsletter, books 22 Comments Permalink

The Cazalet Chronicles

Susannah 1 September 2021 22 Comments

Why have I never come across the novels of Elizabeth Jane Howard before? Read more

01 Sep 2021

Susannah Authors, reading, Newsletter, books 30 Comments Permalink

Street Names

Susannah 1 September 2021 30 Comments

A city’s street names can give us a glimpse into its cultural value system. Read more

01 Sep 2021

Susannah Newsletter, books 2 Comments Permalink

Meet A Book Addict – Thomas Jefferson

Susannah 1 September 2021 2 Comments

Some Presidents of the USA have written books, others have been keen readers and posted blogs about their favourite books, Read more

01 Sep 2021

Susannah videos, Authors, Newsletter No Comments Permalink

The Count of Monte Cristo – A Video Talk

Susannah 1 September 2021 No Comments

Few novelists have been such master storytellers as was Dumas. This great tale of love, imprisonment, Read more

01 Sep 2021

Susannah Poem of the Month, Poets, Poems, Newsletter 28 Comments Permalink

Harold Monro & Milk for the Cat

Susannah 1 September 2021 28 Comments

This newsletter does not come to you from me alone. I have an amazing assistant, Read more

22 Aug 2021

Susannah Authors, Newsletter, books No Comments Permalink

The Best Books about Jane Austen

Susannah 22 August 2021 No Comments

There are thousands of books available about Jane Austen. Books on her life, on the era in which she lived, Read more

01 Aug 2021

Susannah Events, Jane Austen, Newsletter 8 Comments Permalink

Meet Mr Wickham

Susannah 1 August 2021 8 Comments

The girls of Meryton would be green with envy! I had the pleasure of enjoying a heart-to-heart with actor Adrian Lukis, better known to many people as Mr Wickham, and I will share it with you. Read more

01 Aug 2021

Susannah Authors, reading, tours, Events, Talks, Newsletter, books 4 Comments Permalink

Something to look forward to

Susannah 1 August 2021 4 Comments

In these Covid restricted times, we all need something to look forward to, and I have these two exciting offerings planned for early next year. Have a look and be tempted: Read more