I love that Granddad so much! His read-to-kid-in-bed conundrum is also why I dislike big anthologies of children's books. They are heavy and hard to hold up while snuggling.
I watched American Fiction last night, and having read the "No One Buys Books" article and its take on publishing, it made the movie both even more funny and even more cringe. Highly recommended!
I loved reading this. I half read some substacks because that’s what happens but this one had me hooked. I wonder what the people said in hushed tones?
Maybe…..
“I don’t think we’ll find the Holy Grail here, apparently Barbara Bobbington thinks it’s in the shop that used to be Woollies.”, said person 1. “Oh TwoPoundFiftyLanx you mean?”, said number two. Off they went.
I love these posts so much - I know I said it before but it's just the best way to end the week.
Also if the family that was halfway in before they backtracked is anything like mine, they'll have asked one of the following questions to the bookworm in their midst: "Oh have you finished the book your reading? What did you think?" "So have you got through the pile by your bed at last?" "What about the book in your bag?" "Weren't you about to start [add name of compelling new novel or sequel that I bought last week]." After which I would sigh heavily and let myself be led away.
Given your habit, some might say obsession buying books, I wonder where you store them all once they have been read or not? Given the volume I thought you might be able to share an amazing storage system beyond a cardboard box in the attic or simple book shelf.
This was a perfect Saturday morning read with my breakfast, which made me so happy because I aspire for that level of Saturday morning happiness (bacon sandwich on fresh bread; reading something the perfect length about books and laughing out loud). Very excited for Pity Party!
Ive been reading you for weeks and today I couldn't resist subscribing! Loved Ripley, particularly the Inspector, who deserves his own show. I'm a great fan of independent bookshops...a lovely one near me in Stow called Borzoi, and the RossiterBooks chain round Cheltenham. Keep up the good work! PS would you consider stocking Literature for the People, out next month? Blatant opportunistic hint...
I love that Granddad so much! His read-to-kid-in-bed conundrum is also why I dislike big anthologies of children's books. They are heavy and hard to hold up while snuggling.
Thanks for posting this at 4:56, just two minutes after my train left Waterloo. Perfect train reading 🧡
Subscribed to this Substack earlier today and it is an absolute joy
"oh wait, this isn't the soup shop?"
I watched American Fiction last night, and having read the "No One Buys Books" article and its take on publishing, it made the movie both even more funny and even more cringe. Highly recommended!
I loved reading this. I half read some substacks because that’s what happens but this one had me hooked. I wonder what the people said in hushed tones?
Maybe…..
“I don’t think we’ll find the Holy Grail here, apparently Barbara Bobbington thinks it’s in the shop that used to be Woollies.”, said person 1. “Oh TwoPoundFiftyLanx you mean?”, said number two. Off they went.
I love these posts so much - I know I said it before but it's just the best way to end the week.
Also if the family that was halfway in before they backtracked is anything like mine, they'll have asked one of the following questions to the bookworm in their midst: "Oh have you finished the book your reading? What did you think?" "So have you got through the pile by your bed at last?" "What about the book in your bag?" "Weren't you about to start [add name of compelling new novel or sequel that I bought last week]." After which I would sigh heavily and let myself be led away.
Yea to spider in the well!!!! Excellent choice Bonnie. 💙📚
"Can’t feel my feet. Time for tea."
This would make a great first, or last, line of a cosy novel of some sort.
NOW the weekend can begin.
Lovely post.
I did a bit of detective work on your red puffer jacket visitors and concluded they are either:
A Offering loft or cavity insulation (backpacks full of glass wool);
B Offering demonstrations of tidal energy for green electricity (backpacks full of waves);
C Spies from Sainsbury's checking out the competition (and marvelling that price is not everything);
D Migratory birds in red puffer jacket guise .
PS: Can I test out my letter to bookshops on you (via email?)
Given your habit, some might say obsession buying books, I wonder where you store them all once they have been read or not? Given the volume I thought you might be able to share an amazing storage system beyond a cardboard box in the attic or simple book shelf.
This was a perfect Saturday morning read with my breakfast, which made me so happy because I aspire for that level of Saturday morning happiness (bacon sandwich on fresh bread; reading something the perfect length about books and laughing out loud). Very excited for Pity Party!
Just need to thank you for picking book club choices that are on my TBR. I might even clear it at this rate (LOL).
Ive been reading you for weeks and today I couldn't resist subscribing! Loved Ripley, particularly the Inspector, who deserves his own show. I'm a great fan of independent bookshops...a lovely one near me in Stow called Borzoi, and the RossiterBooks chain round Cheltenham. Keep up the good work! PS would you consider stocking Literature for the People, out next month? Blatant opportunistic hint...
Loved this! Those men with their backpacks! 😂