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25 Aug 2021

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Laura and Almanzo — Laura Ingalls and Almanzo Wilder, in 1885 and in 1948

25 August 1885: Laura Ingalls marries Almanzo Wilder

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Laura Ingalls stated that she would not say the word “obey” in her wedding vows. “I cannot make a promise that I will not keep,” she told her husband to be, and “even if I tried, I do not think I could obey anybody against my better judgement.” [1]

15-year-old Laura Ingalls was working as a teacher when she met Almanzo Wilder, aged 25 and they began courting. Three years later, on 25 August 1885, they were married Read more

22 Aug 2021

Susannah Authors, Books, Jane Austen, Newsletter No Comments Permalink

The Best Books about Jane Austen

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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 Authors, Books, Newsletter, Reading 6 Comments Permalink

Hemingway

Susannah 1 August 2021 6 Comments

Oh, I do hope that all of Australia has watched the SBS Australia TV series, Ernest Hemingway – it was honestly the best thing we’ve had to watch for years! Read more

01 Aug 2021

Susannah Authors, Books, Newsletter, Reading 4 Comments Permalink

The Future Library Project

Susannah 1 August 2021 4 Comments

Have you heard of the ‘Future Library Project’? This is a Norwegian initiative that started in 2014, Read more

01 Aug 2021

Susannah Newsletter, Poem of the Month, Poems, Poets 6 Comments Permalink

Anne Bradstreet & To my dear and loving husband

Susannah 1 August 2021 6 Comments

Anne Bradstreet (1612 – 1672) was a 17th century poet. She was born in England, but became the first Puritan writer in North America. Read more

01 Aug 2021

Susannah Book Addict, Books, Newsletter 10 Comments Permalink

Meet A Book Addict – Frank Wild Reed

Susannah 1 August 2021 10 Comments

Frank Wild Reed (1874 – 1953) was a New Zealand pharmacist (although he was born in England), who never visited France, 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 Jul 2021

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Danesh Razvi & Tanya Maniktala, A Suitable Boy

A Suitable Boy – A Video Talk

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One of the longest novels ever published in a single volume, this story is set in post-independence, post-partition India. Read more

01 Jul 2021

Susannah Authors, Books, Newsletter 16 Comments Permalink

To peek or not to peek

Susannah 1 July 2021 16 Comments

Do you ever read the ending of a book before you read the beginning? Read more

01 Jul 2021

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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie – A Video Talk

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In the glorious city of Edinburgh, teacher Miss Jean Brodie, who is in her prime, mentors 6 girls Read more

01 Jul 2021

Susannah Newsletter, Paintings, Poem of the Month, Poems, Poets, videos 12 Comments Permalink

The Lady of Shalott, By John William Waterhouse

Alfred Lord Tennyson & The Lady of Shalott

Susannah 1 July 2021 12 Comments

Let me today introduce you to one of my very favorite poems. It’s by the great Alfred, Lord Tennyson Read more

01 Jul 2021

Susannah Authors, Books, Jane Austen, Newsletter 15 Comments Permalink

An Insightful Review

Susannah 1 July 2021 15 Comments

It is a little while since I have mentioned my favourite writer in this newsletter. July is the month in which she died when she was only 41 Read more

01 Jun 2021

Susannah Authors, Books, Newsletter 2 Comments Permalink