Notes From A Book Addict

01 Nov 2026

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The Marriage Question

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Every so often you read a book that leaves you almost breathless, in awe of its superb research and the clarity of its writing, Read more

01 Nov 2026

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The Gift of a Book

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“Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents” is the opening line of Little Women. Jo and her sisters do end up having a memorable Christmas Day, Read more

01 Nov 2026

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Shakespeare & Trigger Warnings

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The Royal Shakespeare Company has recently announced a new production of Julius Caesar which will have an all-female cast Read more

01 Nov 2026

Susannah Jane Austen, Movies, Newsletter, Screen versions 2 Comments Permalink

Sense and Sensibility Movie

Susannah 1 November 2026 2 Comments

I recently went to see the new movie version of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, having just listened to Juliet Stevenson reading the book superbly in an audio version. Read more

01 Nov 2026

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Literary Trees – Anne Frank Chestnut

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In July 1942 Otto and Edith Frank and their two daughters Margot and Anne went into hiding. Read more

01 Nov 2026

Susannah Newsletter, Poems No Comments Permalink

Henry James Pye & The Snow-Drop

Susannah 1 November 2026 No Comments

Poet Henry James Pye (1745 – 1813) was made Poet Laureate in 1790 but has gone down in history as the worst Poet Laureate ever. Read more

24 Oct 2026

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The Extraordinary Mitfords: Sydney & Melbourne

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For many years I have been fascinated by the extraordinary Mitford sisters, and when I give talks about them, I find others are too. Read more

01 Oct 2026

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Brief Encounters is back!

Susannah 1 October 2026 2 Comments

In 2009, my book Brief Encounters: Literary Travellers in Australia 1836-1939 was published by Picador in Australia. Read more

01 Oct 2026

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Postcards

Susannah 1 October 2026 17 Comments

Postcards are a fascinating mix of art and words – a picture on one side, a brief note on the other. Read more

01 Oct 2026

Susannah Books, Children's Books, Newsletter 2 Comments Permalink

Gulliver’s Travels Anniversary

Susannah 1 October 2026 2 Comments

This month a very famous novel turns 300 years old. Read more

01 Oct 2026

Susannah Authors, Literary Trees, Newsletter 4 Comments Permalink

Literary Trees – The Hardy Tree

Susannah 1 October 2026 4 Comments

In 1862, a young trainee architect was tasked with supervising the exhumation of graves in Old St Pancras Churchyard and the replacement of headstones Read more

01 Oct 2026

Susannah Poem of the Month, Poems 7 Comments Permalink

Vera Brittain & Perhaps (1916)

Susannah 1 October 2026 7 Comments

All of us have had the experience of losing someone dear to us, and know the emptiness that remains, Read more

01 Sep 2026

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Anne’s Cradle

Susannah 1 September 2026 7 Comments

For most of my life I have loved the ‘Anne’ books by L.M. Montgomery. Gilbert Blythe was my first love, Read more

01 Sep 2026

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The Place of Tides

Susannah 1 September 2026 8 Comments

Some years ago I wrote in this newsletter about James Rebanks’ book The Shepherd’s Life, published in 2015. Read more

01 Sep 2026

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Library Cards

Susannah 1 September 2026 8 Comments

In Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park, the heroine, Fanny Price, when in Portsmouth, seeks out the local library Read more