Notes From A Book Addict

01 Jan 2026

Susannah Newsletter, Poem of the Month 11 Comments Permalink

Gerard Manley Hopkins & Spring

Susannah 1 January 2026 11 Comments

Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844 – 1889) was a Jesuit priest and also a poet. Read more

01 Dec 2025

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Happy Birthday, Jane Austen!

Susannah 1 December 2025 2 Comments

This is a very emotional month for me, as it sees (on 16 December) the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. Read more

01 Dec 2025

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Joseph Stalin’s Library

Susannah 1 December 2025 3 Comments

We all know of Joseph Stalin as a monstrous Soviet dictator, responsible for the deaths of millions of people. But did you know he was a voracious reader, Read more

01 Dec 2025

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A Woman is No Man

Susannah 1 December 2025 2 Comments

The novel A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum is the story of three generations of women from Palestine. Read more

01 Dec 2025

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Literary Pets – Bruin the bear

Susannah 1 December 2025 No Comments

Romantic poet, Lord Byron loved animals and throughout his 36 years of life had many exotic pets Read more

01 Dec 2025

Susannah Newsletter, Poem of the Month, Poems, Poets 8 Comments Permalink

Dylan Thomas & Fern Hill

Susannah 1 December 2025 8 Comments

Welsh poet Dylan Thomas was an absolute magician with words and one of my favourites of his glorious poems is Fern Hill, Read more

01 Nov 2025

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Celebrating a Purr-fectly Successful Book Launch

Susannah 1 November 2025 No Comments

I am absolutely thrilled to share that my new book, Great Writers & the Cats Who Owned Them, was officially published (by the prestigious Bodleian Library) on 15th October Read more

01 Nov 2025

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A Story of Two Families

Susannah 1 November 2025 2 Comments

In 1981 Lady Phyllis Cilento, author, pioneering medical practitioner and contributor to public health, won the award of ‘Queenslander of the Year’. Read more

01 Nov 2025

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Mona’s Eyes

Susannah 1 November 2025 3 Comments

They say you should not judge a book by its cover, but who could resist a cover such as the one Read more

01 Nov 2025

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The Comic Strip

Susannah 1 November 2025

Many of us grew up reading comic strips in newspapers or magazines, but have you ever wondered when the first one appeared or who created this particular mix of picture and words?  Read more

01 Nov 2025

Susannah Literary Pets, Newsletter 2 Comments Permalink

Literary Pets – Timothy the tortoise

Susannah 1 November 2025 2 Comments

Naturalist Gilbert White (1720 – 1793) lived in the village of Selborne in Hampshire and his home is now a museum. Read more

01 Nov 2025

Susannah Newsletter, Poem of the Month, Poems 8 Comments Permalink

John Clare & I Am!

Susannah 1 November 2025 8 Comments

English poet John Clare (1793 – 1864) struggled all his adult life with poor health, financial troubles and serious depression. Read more

31 Oct 2025

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Jane Austen Conversations on ABC Radio

Susannah 31 October 2025

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of joining ABC Radio programs to talk about writers, books and the stories behind them. I always enjoy the lively exchange with presenters and listeners, and the chance to share my enthusiasm for literature with a wider audience. I’ve gathered links to some of those conversations here; I hope you enjoy listening.

Conversation with Richard Fidler – All things Jane Austen

“Pride and Prejudice … sort of”

Is Jane Austen the greatest English novelist of all time?

The enduring legacy of Jane Austen

These are just a few of my ABC conversations about Jane Austen. I’ve also had the pleasure of discussing many other writers and literary topics over the years. To discover more, search the ABC website for a subject that interests you. You may find a conversation that leads you to something new.

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Susannah Fullerton: Jane Austen

I provide these links for convenience only and do not endorse or assume liability for the content or quality of these third-party sites. I only recommend books I have read and know. Some of these links are my affiliate links. If you buy a product using one of these links I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, but does help cover the cost of producing my free newsletter.

Featured image- ABC Radio Australia, https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radio; A studio microphone and headphones, by Matheus Sousa, https://www.vecteezy.com/members/mat7w

17 Oct 2025

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Jane Austen and her Legacy – 250 Glorious Years

Susannah 17 October 2025

In 1775 a girl was born in a small Hampshire village. As a teenager, she began to write stories, Read more

01 Oct 2025

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Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them arrives this month

Susannah 1 October 2025 2 Comments

This is a terribly exciting month for me as it sees the arrival in the world of my new book, Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them. Read more