Notes From A Book Addict

01 Sep 2024

Susannah Newsletter 4 Comments Permalink

Reading Lessons

Susannah 1 September 2024 4 Comments

Some books should come with warnings. Read more

01 Sep 2024

Susannah Newsletter 6 Comments Permalink

A Milestone in Publishing

Susannah 1 September 2024 6 Comments

August saw a literary milestone for a major publisher in Australia. Read more

01 Sep 2024

Susannah Newsletter 4 Comments Permalink

Bookish Things

Susannah 1 September 2024 4 Comments

These days many bookshops rely on the sale of novelty items in order to survive. Read more

01 Sep 2024

Susannah Literary Hotels, Newsletter 6 Comments Permalink

Literary Hotels – Hotel Metropol

Susannah 1 September 2024 6 Comments

The Hotel Metropol in Moscow is an historic hotel in the centre of the city. Read more

01 Sep 2024

Susannah Poem of the Month, Poems, Newsletter 4 Comments Permalink

D.H. Lawrence & Afternoon in School – The Last Lesson

Susannah 1 September 2024 4 Comments

D.H. Lawrence (1885 – 1930) was a reluctant schoolteacher. Read more

01 Aug 2024

Susannah Media 12 Comments Permalink

Writers’ Festivals

Susannah 1 August 2024 12 Comments

I recently took part in a session at a regional Writers’ Festival. Such festivals have become incredibly popular in the past decade, Read more

01 Aug 2024

Susannah Screen versions, Authors 2 Comments Permalink

The Outrageous Mitfords

Susannah 1 August 2024 2 Comments

For many years I have been fascinated by the extraordinary Mitford sisters and I find when I give talks about their lives and writings, that many others share my fascination. Read more

01 Aug 2024

Susannah Authors 7 Comments Permalink

Who is Cynthia Ozick?

Susannah 1 August 2024 7 Comments

Have you heard of American literary critic Cynthia Ozick? I hadn’t until recently, Read more

01 Aug 2024

Susannah Poem of the Month 1 Comment Permalink

Patrick Kavanagh & Inniskeen Road: July Evening

Susannah 1 August 2024 1 Comment

Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh (1904 – 1967) wrote a poem set in rural Ireland, which captures beautifully the tranquillity of a summer’s evening. Read more

01 Aug 2024

Susannah Literary Hotels No Comments Permalink

Literary Hotels – Société des Hôtels Littéraires

Susannah 1 August 2024 No Comments

Over the last ten years France has been gaining some literary hotels, thanks to the Société des Hôtels Littéraires. Read more

01 Aug 2024

Susannah Authors, Events, Newsletter No Comments Permalink

W. Somerset Maugham – A Video Talk

Susannah 1 August 2024 No Comments

His pen could be acidic, his wit penetrating, and he could capture a character in a few well-chosen words. How much do you know about one of the 20th century’s most prolific and celebrated writers? Read more

01 Jul 2024

Susannah Newsletter, Books 2 Comments Permalink

The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes

Susannah 1 July 2024 2 Comments

I picked up a book in a museum shop on my recent travels which I have found unusual and interesting. Read more

01 Jul 2024

Susannah Authors, Newsletter No Comments Permalink

Two Superb Short Stories

Susannah 1 July 2024 No Comments

A few months ago, I compiled a list for Gold Class members of what I thought were the five greatest short stories of all time. Read more

01 Jul 2024

Susannah Newsletter 2 Comments Permalink

2024 UNESCO World Book Capital

Susannah 1 July 2024 2 Comments

Did you know that the 2024 UNESCO World Book Capital is Strasbourg in France? Read more

01 Jul 2024

Susannah tours, Newsletter No Comments Permalink

Two tours this year

Susannah 1 July 2024 No Comments

I’ve just come back from leading a tour group visiting some amazing literary locations found in Northern France. Read more