Monthly Archives: November 2021

I became hooked on Sophie Kinsella books, years ago, when I read “The Undomesticated Goddess.”

I enjoyed this most recent book, which centers on a family in crisis. So much could have been avoided if only they had been willing to talk to one another. However, like most people, they are not willing to do so.

In that sense, it is a snap shot of what is going on with so many individuals. The main character, Effie, is certainly one who keeps things to herself.

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I read a number of Elizabeth Cadell books when I was younger. This particular book, is one that I could never track down. So, while reading the ebook versions of many of her books, is like visiting old friends I haven’t seen for a while, reading this book is making a new and treasured friend.

The story is so funny, I kept laughing out loud. My husband wanted me to talk to him about it but I knew he would want to read it for himself.

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One of the latest books I’ve read in my binge of older books, is “Susan Settles Down” by Molly Clavering. It was written long ago and, as such, has a lot going on that would never happen today. For the most part, I find all of it charming.

The story is a slice of life and some of the funny parts don’t translate as well as I don’t know the reference points, but that is what searches on the internet are for.

A brother and sister (Oliver and Susan) go to Scotland to make a new home for themselves. The village people are quite different from what they are used to. The two are a bit smug and feel they are just a tad above their neighbors.

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