15 Aug 2024

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McCrae House, Ontario, Canada

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The name John McCrae does not immediately bring to mind any particularly famous poems in the minds of most people, and yet I think almost everybody knows his wonderful poem In Flanders Fields. Read more

15 Aug 2024

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Thomas Hardy’s Ale

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

01 Aug 2024

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5 Favourite Movie Adaptations of Novels

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When a great novel becomes a movie, it is a very different art form. Read more

01 Aug 2024

Susannah Media 12 Comments Permalink

Writers’ Festivals

Susannah 1 August 2024 12 Comments

I recently took part in a session at a regional Writers’ Festival. Such festivals have become incredibly popular in the past decade, Read more

01 Aug 2024

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The Outrageous Mitfords

Susannah 1 August 2024 4 Comments

For many years I have been fascinated by the extraordinary Mitford sisters and I find when I give talks about their lives and writings, that many others share my fascination. Read more

01 Aug 2024

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Who is Cynthia Ozick?

Susannah 1 August 2024 7 Comments

Have you heard of American literary critic Cynthia Ozick? I hadn’t until recently, Read more

01 Aug 2024

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The Nutcracker

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In this occasional series, I am looking at children’s books that feature sentient toys – loved playthings that acquire the ability to think, feel, and interact independently. Read more

01 Aug 2024

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Patrick Kavanagh & Inniskeen Road: July Evening

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Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh (1904 – 1967) wrote a poem set in rural Ireland, which captures beautifully the tranquillity of a summer’s evening. Read more

01 Aug 2024

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Literary Hotels – Société des Hôtels Littéraires

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Over the last ten years France has been gaining some literary hotels, thanks to the Société des Hôtels Littéraires. Read more

01 Aug 2024

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W. Somerset Maugham – A Video Talk

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His pen could be acidic, his wit penetrating, and he could capture a character in a few well-chosen words. How much do you know about one of the 20th century’s most prolific and celebrated writers? Read more

15 Jul 2024

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Mark Twain Bourbon

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

01 Jul 2024

Susannah Books, Newsletter 2 Comments Permalink

The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes

Susannah 1 July 2024 2 Comments

I picked up a book in a museum shop on my recent travels which I have found unusual and interesting. Read more

01 Jul 2024

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Two Superb Short Stories

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A few months ago, I compiled a list for Gold Class members of what I thought were the five greatest short stories of all time. Read more

01 Jul 2024

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2024 UNESCO World Book Capital

Susannah 1 July 2024 2 Comments

Did you know that the 2024 UNESCO World Book Capital is Strasbourg in France? Read more

01 Jul 2024

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Two tours this year

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I’ve just come back from leading a tour group visiting some amazing literary locations found in Northern France. Read more