Yikes, it’s hot. Here in the UK, we are not built to deal with these muggy temperatures (and almost no homes have air-conditioning), so I am spending my time feeling enervated in front of a fan. And reading, of course. And looking suspiciously out of the window, wondering if I should go somewhere or if that would kill me.
ANYWAY, hope you’re having a good weekend, wherever you are! The usual book, blog post, and link…
1.) The link – want to move to the Bennet family house from the 1995 Pride and Prejudice? I should warn you that it has a pretty sort of wilderness. Anyway, it can be yours for offers in excess of £6,000,000. Makes you wonder why Lizzie said “Beggars can’t be choosers”, doesn’t it?
2.) The book – I’m watching the growing list at Manderley Press with a lot of interest. Indeed, I’m currently reading one of their first books – Appointment With Venus by Jerrard Tickell – in an edition I’ve had on my shelf for a few years. The one that has really caught my eye is The Fly on the Wheel by Katherine Cecil Thurston. Click that link to learn more about this 1908 Irish novel – but that stunning cover (by Fatti Burke) and the promise of a spirited heroine are enough to have me looking forward to its October publication.
3.) The blog post – I love a themed list, particularly if it’s about types of houses in books. And so Susan’s list of ‘Five Books I’ve Read Set in Apartment Buildings’ at A Life in Books was a delight – as were all the recommendations in the comments. Go and explore, and maybe add your own?
These temps I can deal with, the 40C of a few weeks ago was too much. Today the humidity is only 56% in Lincs so not humid at all. Reading The Marble Staircase by Elizabeth Fair. :) I’ll split the cost of the Bennett house either you, we can have a wing each. A steal at that price! 👍🤣
Thankfully I was in the Lake District during that hottest period! I have never *loved* Elizabeth Fair, though I do enjoy her – but maybe not enough to race towards another.
These temperatures are just too much…
I’ve been eyeing up Manderley Press too – their edition of RLS’s Edinburgh book is so tempting…
Yes! And the perfect gift for so many people.
Gosh… I’m a bit short to get that house, I’m afraid! Too bad… it really is (honestly) lovely!
Yes, and certainly getting a lot of publicity.
The Bennet house is quite the property, isn’t it? Can you imagine what it’s going to cost to heat, especially this winter!
Ha! Yes, I imagine anybody spending north of £6m on a house probably isn’t too worried about that…