The Tedettes Jane Austen Book Club have branched out into more Regency novels. Now they are absorbing the novels of the Queen of Regency Romance, Georgette Heyer. They’re learning about their heroine from Jane Aiken Hodges biography. It’s called The Private World of Georgette Heyer (Quotes from the Chivers 1984 edition). Hodge’s Foreword: “She was ..ContinueContinue reading “Georgette Heyer: Meticulous craftswoman”
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The Private World of Georgette Heyer, by Jane Aiken Hodge
Thrilled by Jane Austen’s books, the Tedettes looked about for more Regency novels. They’ve now got their paws on Chivers 1984 edition of The Private World of Georgette Heyer. These days, the Brigerton books and TV series attempt to satisfy the same market. Considered queen of the Regency romance, Georgette Heyer is one of the mostContinueContinue reading “The Private World of Georgette Heyer, by Jane Aiken Hodge”
Free the Bears, by Mary Hutton and Julie Miller
‘Mission of Free The Bears: To protect, preserve and enrich the lives of bears throughout the world.’ Mawson’s Guardian Mark says: Today I am proud to talk about the book ‘Free The Bears’. It is the story of a rescue organisation which I have supported for twenty years. This fascinating and often heartbreaking read isContinueContinue reading “Free the Bears, by Mary Hutton and Julie Miller”
Shakespeare’s Bear, By Harry Oxford
How could we not love Mummer, the splendid hairy central character of Shakespeare’s Bear. Mummer wins hearts and friends during his pampered cub-hood in the household of William the playwright, and even later in perilous London (‘the worst place in England for a bear.’). Through his eyes and ears and especially his nose, we readersContinueContinue reading “Shakespeare’s Bear, By Harry Oxford”
Babushka is Homesick, by Carola Schmidt
Babushka takes back lots of gifts including a matryoshka doll for grand daughter Katrina. But what gift does she take back that means most of all?
Tell Me A Story, Babushka, by Carola Schmidt: A tale set in Ukraine during the Holomodor
“Would you like a story about a princess, Karina?” “Maybe one of those stories about a princess and monsters, Baba.” Mawson Bear reads about what happens to a little girl in the story that Babushka tells. The direction Baba’s story takes surprises herself as well as her granddaughter. This folk tale ‘about memories and families’ContinueContinue reading “Tell Me A Story, Babushka, by Carola Schmidt: A tale set in Ukraine during the Holomodor”
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