01 Nov 2024

Susannah Books, Newsletter 1 Comment Permalink

Thomas Hardy’s Women

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Thomas Hardy had two wives. His first marriage to Emma Gifford began romantically, but soured into separate lives within the same house. Read more

01 Nov 2024

Susannah Newsletter 7 Comments Permalink

The Biro

Susannah 1 November 2024 7 Comments

I wonder how many great books have been written with a biro? Read more

01 Nov 2024

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Do you know Edward Bulwer-Lytton?

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Do you know Edward Bulwer-Lytton? Even if you don’t recognise the name, I’m sure you’ll recognise his words. Read more

01 Nov 2024

Susannah Literary Hotels 3 Comments Permalink

Literary Hotels – Berghotel Schatzalp

Susannah 1 November 2024 3 Comments

The Berghotel Schatzalp in Switzerland is the setting of Thomas Mann’s great novel The Magic Mountain. Read more

01 Nov 2024

Susannah Poem of the Month No Comments Permalink

Ted Hughes & The Thought-Fox

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Ted Hughes (1930 – 1998) was Britain’s Poet Laureate from 1984 until his death Read more

15 Oct 2024

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Literary Houses

Susannah 15 October 2024 No Comments

Houses can play a dramatic part in a novel. They can reflect the personality of the owner, Read more

01 Oct 2024

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Literary Wit and Whimsy

Susannah 1 October 2024 No Comments

I bet you have seen the work of Tom Gauld, but perhaps don’t recognise his name. Read more

01 Oct 2024

Susannah Newsletter, Recommended Reading 6 Comments Permalink

You Are Here

Susannah 1 October 2024 6 Comments

Alfred Wainwright (1907 – 1991) was a walker and a prolific author, producing about 40 books. Read more

01 Oct 2024

Susannah Newsletter 5 Comments Permalink

Sporting Moments

Susannah 1 October 2024 5 Comments

I really enjoyed watching some of the Paris Olympics recently. Read more

01 Oct 2024

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Literary Hotels – The Cadogan Hotel

Susannah 1 October 2024 No Comments

The Cadogan Hotel, situated between Chelsea and Knightsbridge, is a five-star hotel which opened in 1887 and is famed as the place where Oscar Wilde was arrested. Read more

01 Oct 2024

Susannah Poem of the Month 5 Comments Permalink

John Agard & Checking Out Me History

Susannah 1 October 2024 5 Comments

Last month I included a poem set in the classroom, seen from the point of view of the teacher. Read more

15 Sep 2024

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Dorothy Parker Gin

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

01 Sep 2024

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My Favourite Biographer: Claire Tomalin

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My favourite living biographer is Claire Tomalin, whose books about great writers have instructed and delighted me over the years. Read more

01 Sep 2024

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Chicken Soup with Rice

Susannah 1 September 2024 No Comments

Maurice Sendak (1928 – 2012) was a Jewish-American author, whose childhood was deeply affected by the loss of family in the Holocaust. Read more

01 Sep 2024

Susannah Newsletter 8 Comments Permalink

Reading Lessons

Susannah 1 September 2024 8 Comments

Some books should come with warnings. Read more