I enjoyed the Wuthering Heights film for what it was, silly high camp. All of the films based on it have only ever covered the Cathy section of the book when there's much more plot to WH than that. I reread it around 7 years ago and found Emily much more readable than Charlotte Bronte. Indeed it is a cruel, salacious story but a must-read in English literature.
I'm impressed with your jam jars, I keep my Bonne Mamans but also keen on the red and blue polka dot lids on Super U or Carrefour equivalent - they're very Cath Kidston!
Thank you Sarah, the jars are jolly, I do love a Bonne Maman jar (preferably full of a delicious jam!) of the two Brontes I’ve read this year I prefer Jane Eyre, I’m reading Villette this month, and then will try one of Anne’s novels next month.
I was happy to see two of my favorite books, Miss Petigrew and also Miss Mole, in your post. I'll also recommend Miss Buncle's Book, Illyrian Spring, and the Lucia series. I actually wasn't to impressed with The Correspondent. I found that after reading mostly 20th century books, this novel lacked the depth that I'm used to.
Thanks for the podcast recommendation!! And for such a beautiful and interesting post 😊
Thank you so much Amy, I love Miss Buncle too, and will read your other recommendations. I hope you enjoy the Podcast, I’ve found it fascinating and have learnt new things.
A very simple joy: having pretty jars in my store cupboard. I found some super labels online (which go through the dishwasher) though perhaps I should have bought French labels for Brittany! 😀
I’m sure you’ll find some lovely jars. I’m really enjoying The Correspondent, but was disappointed with the letterbox, rather than the adorable robins on the North American cover!
I love the way you organised your pantry with those glass jars!
The jars are a joy, so cheerful. Thank you.
I enjoyed the Wuthering Heights film for what it was, silly high camp. All of the films based on it have only ever covered the Cathy section of the book when there's much more plot to WH than that. I reread it around 7 years ago and found Emily much more readable than Charlotte Bronte. Indeed it is a cruel, salacious story but a must-read in English literature.
I'm impressed with your jam jars, I keep my Bonne Mamans but also keen on the red and blue polka dot lids on Super U or Carrefour equivalent - they're very Cath Kidston!
Thank you Sarah, the jars are jolly, I do love a Bonne Maman jar (preferably full of a delicious jam!) of the two Brontes I’ve read this year I prefer Jane Eyre, I’m reading Villette this month, and then will try one of Anne’s novels next month.
I was happy to see two of my favorite books, Miss Petigrew and also Miss Mole, in your post. I'll also recommend Miss Buncle's Book, Illyrian Spring, and the Lucia series. I actually wasn't to impressed with The Correspondent. I found that after reading mostly 20th century books, this novel lacked the depth that I'm used to.
Thanks for the podcast recommendation!! And for such a beautiful and interesting post 😊
Thank you so much Amy, I love Miss Buncle too, and will read your other recommendations. I hope you enjoy the Podcast, I’ve found it fascinating and have learnt new things.
Lovely as always Jude. Those stacks of jars with their pretty lids look wonderful
A very simple joy: having pretty jars in my store cupboard. I found some super labels online (which go through the dishwasher) though perhaps I should have bought French labels for Brittany! 😀
I agree about WH, Judith. It took me ages to work out that Emily is not Cathy she’s Heathcliff.
On my gosh! That is so absolutely true!
You might like this RTE programme about Maura Laverty. And she was a cookery writer!
https://www.rte.ie/radio/doconone/646727-radio-documentary-mauar-laverty-agony-aunt-cook#:~:text=This%20documentary%20looks%20into%20her,and%20extracts%20from%20her%20books.
Thank you Mary for sharing that. I found one of her recipe books online, so will read it this week.
After reading this I'm craving homemade marmalade and I will be on the hunt for pretty lids for my jars. Thanks for sharing.
I hope you enjoy The Correspondent as much as I did. I always find it interesting how they have different book jackets in different locations.
I’m sure you’ll find some lovely jars. I’m really enjoying The Correspondent, but was disappointed with the letterbox, rather than the adorable robins on the North American cover!