01 Mar 2024

Susannah Newsletter, Screen versions No Comments Permalink

Eugénie Grandet

Susannah 1 March 2024 No Comments

On a recent flight with Ethiopian Airlines I was delighted to find, amongst an otherwise poor movie selection, Read more

01 Mar 2024

Susannah Books, Newsletter, Reading 6 Comments Permalink

Demon Copperhead

Susannah 1 March 2024 6 Comments

It has not been a cheerful listening experience, but it has certainly been a memorable one! Read more

01 Mar 2024

Susannah Newsletter 4 Comments Permalink

Literary Hotels – The Plaza

Susannah 1 March 2024 4 Comments

New York hotel The Plaza, was once a favoured haunt of F. Scott Fitzgerald. He was not always well behaved there. Read more

01 Mar 2024

Susannah Newsletter, Poems 20 Comments Permalink

Banjo Paterson & Clancy of the Overflow

Susannah 1 March 2024 20 Comments

A friend told me recently that her favourite poem in the world was Banjo Paterson’s Clancy of the Overflow Read more

01 Mar 2024

Susannah Gold Class No Comments Permalink

Robert Burns Whisky

Susannah 1 March 2024 No Comments

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

15 Feb 2024

Susannah Gold Class 1 Comment Permalink

A Burning Dilemma for Redmer Yska

Susannah 15 February 2024 1 Comment

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

01 Feb 2024

Susannah Newsletter 19 Comments Permalink

The Inbox Problem

Susannah 1 February 2024 19 Comments

Three months ago, my email IP address was targeted by Microsoft servers as a suspected spam generator. Read more

01 Feb 2024

Susannah Books 1 Comment Permalink

What makes a book last?

Susannah 1 February 2024 1 Comment

It’s fun to ponder literary anniversaries. What books were published one hundred years ago, or two hundred years ago, Read more

01 Feb 2024

Susannah Gold Class No Comments Permalink

A Bouillabaisse Ballard

Susannah 1 February 2024 No Comments

Bouillabaisse is a traditional French provençal fish stew that originated in Marseille. It has in it at least 3 different kinds of fish Read more

01 Feb 2024

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Children of Sugarcane

Susannah 1 February 2024 No Comments

Children of Sugarcane by Joanne Joseph was published in 2021. It’s the story of a low caste Indian woman, Read more

01 Feb 2024

Susannah Authors, Books 6 Comments Permalink

Mrs Orwell’s invisible life

Susannah 1 February 2024 6 Comments

I recently loved reading Wifedom: Mrs Orwell’s Invisible Life by Anna Funder, about George Orwell’s long-suffering wife Eileen. Read more

01 Feb 2024

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Literary Hotels – The Mount Nelson

Susannah 1 February 2024 No Comments

I’ve been enjoying a January holiday in South Africa, so it seems appropriate to feature one of that country’s most famous hotels this month. Read more

01 Feb 2024

Susannah Poem of the Month, Poems 8 Comments Permalink

Ewart Alan Mackintosh & In Memoriam

Susannah 1 February 2024 8 Comments

War poetry is often hard to read because of the waste and the tragedy. Read more

01 Jan 2024

Susannah Newsletter 7 Comments Permalink

My 2023 Favourites

Susannah 1 January 2024 7 Comments

It’s always fun to look back through my ‘Book Notebook’ which brings back memories of all the books I have enjoyed, Read more

01 Jan 2024

Susannah Books, Newsletter, Reading 6 Comments Permalink

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Susannah 1 January 2024 6 Comments

Shelby Van Pelt’s novel Remarkably Bright Creatures was recommended to me by my sister Rachel and also by my friend and invaluable assistant Cheryl, Read more