19 May 2024

Susannah Newsletter 14 Comments Permalink

A new email address

Susannah 19 May 2024 14 Comments

You may be aware that I’ve had lots of trouble sending newsletters over the last few months. Read more

15 May 2024

Susannah Gold Class No Comments Permalink

Paul Verlaine Absinthe

Susannah 15 May 2024 No Comments

In this occasional series, we are sharing literary tipples – the drinks enjoyed by our great writers. Read more

15 May 2024

Susannah Gold Class No Comments Permalink

A Burning Dilemma for Sir Roger Hall

Susannah 15 May 2024 No Comments

If there was a fire in your home, which book would you rush to save from the flames? Read more

01 May 2024

Susannah Authors, Newsletter Permalink

Vale C.J. Sansom

Susannah 1 May 2024

I am in mourning! On 27 April my favourite living author died. Read more

01 May 2024

Susannah Authors 4 Comments Permalink

Launching a Book

Susannah 1 May 2024 4 Comments

I recently had the honour of launching a book – the excellent historical novel, The Favourite of the Harem set in 16th century Turkey, Read more

01 May 2024

Susannah Books No Comments Permalink

A Passage to India’s Centenary

Susannah 1 May 2024 No Comments

In June 1924 E.M. Forster’s marvellous novel A Passage to India was published, so its 100th birthday occurred in 2024. Read more

01 May 2024

Susannah Books, Newsletter 2 Comments Permalink

Grand Literary Trivia

Susannah 1 May 2024 2 Comments

I LOVE literary trivia! When I play Trivial Pursuit, I move as much as possible from one brown square to the next, Read more

01 May 2024

Susannah Poem of the Month 2 Comments Permalink

Ralph Waldo Emerson & Concord Hymn

Susannah 1 May 2024 2 Comments

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 – 1882) was best known as an essayist, lecturer and philosopher, Read more

01 May 2024

Susannah Literary Hotels No Comments Permalink

Literary Hotels – Hazlitt’s

Susannah 1 May 2024 No Comments

There’s a boutique hotel in London’s Soho where I would love to go and stay. Read more

14 Apr 2024

Susannah Recommended Reading 1 Comment Permalink

A Burning Dilemma for Jennifer Kloester

Susannah 14 April 2024 1 Comment

If there was a fire in your home, which book would you rush to save from the flames? Read more

14 Apr 2024

Cheryl Screen versions No Comments Permalink

Marilla’s Raspberry Cordial

Cheryl 14 April 2024 No Comments

In Chapter XVI of L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables, Anne serves her friend Diana some of Marilla’s “three year old home-made currant-wine” thinking it to be raspberry cordial. Read more

01 Apr 2024

Susannah Jane Austen, Movies 3 Comments Permalink

Colin Firth’s Shirt

Susannah 1 April 2024 3 Comments

One iconic literary object has recently made big news around the world. Read more

01 Apr 2024

Susannah Newsletter No Comments Permalink

A Common Link

Susannah 1 April 2024 No Comments

Aside from writing books and poetry, can you find one common link between all these people: Read more

01 Apr 2024

Susannah Reading 10 Comments Permalink

Bookshops with Atmosphere

Susannah 1 April 2024 10 Comments

What do you look for in a bookshop (apart from the particular book you are seeking, or a fabulous range of other books from which to choose)? Read more

01 Apr 2024

Susannah Books 5 Comments Permalink

The House of Doors

Susannah 1 April 2024 5 Comments

I enjoy encountering famous authors as characters in novels. Read more