Your enthusiasm for Yonge's work is infectious! I have read Volume 1 of The Pillars of the House and Grisly Grisell. I definitely felt that distance in the writing that you mentioned which meant I didn't really get immersed, even though I liked elements of both books. But I might try one of your top 5, they sound great 😊
Thank you for introducing me to CMY, Kate! I knew about her, but now I am getting to KNOW her and her lovely characters. I like what you said about her showing that a faith-filled life isn’t always a bed of roses. You’ve got me thinking. Honestly, I have struggled sometimes with some things in her writing, but I’m growing to appreciate her more and more. I’m just starting The Three Brides after REALLY enjoying Chantry House. 😄♥️ I think I want to reread Heir next year now that I’m familiar with her style.
@@amyofhearthridge I'm so so glad that you have enjoyed her writing! Especially since you only felt so so about your first experience with it. So so excited that you're reading The Three Brides and plan on coming back to the Heir of Redclyffe!!
Thanx so much for introducing me to Charlotte Mary Yonge. I hate a professional edition of The Heir of Redclyffe is currently out of print, but I got a great early 1950s hardback, complete with dust jacket, on ebay. I mentioned her to a lady with whom I attend church, who teaches children's lit at East Carolina University, and she knew Yonge and was a fan of "Redclyffe." Getting ready to start it now.
I read The Heir of Redclyffe because of your recommendation but also because I read that it was one of Abraham Kuyper's favorite books. I can see why, lots of intense yet believable character development/sanctification!
This was such a lovely and i formative video, Kate. And I’m so glad you said which book a new reader to Yonge should start with. Putting Dynevor Terrace at the top of my list!
I am not familiar with this author but want to be because of your enthusiasm towards her! And I love how you described characters who you have a hard time connecting with ... seeing them through a distant fog or hearing echoes of the characters' voices from far away ... we've probably all experienced this in our readings ... and the way you put that into words was just perfect! Happy remaining days of Victober!!! 🎃
I’m holding out hope that you’re going to have the same experience with Pillars as you did with Middlemarch! 😅 That the first time you read it, you were happy to dust off your hands and say, “Yup, that’s done!” But then that you’ll give it a reread and simply fall in love with it!! 😉😉😉
@@darrylfriesen Ooof Darryl, I don't know if I ever feel like reading Pillars again. Especially because I have others by her that I have loved so much when I want a Yonge fix.
Hi, I homeschool my daughters. My oldest loved The Secret Garden, and she loved Little Women as a read aloud with my wife. So I am looking for other authors that may interest her. She's only 10, so I may start with Countess Kate. Yonge reminds me a bit of Eva March Tapppan, whom I'm currently using for American History. I am also interested in Yonge's Young Folks' History series, particularly for England, France, and Germany. Thanks for your video, perhaps you can do a video about Yonge for children, since you mention wanting to introduce her to your sons. I don't have any sons, but you should definitely checkout Nobody's Boy by Hector Malot. My girls loved it, though it has some sad places.
Can't wait to read Heartsease and The Three Brides.. thanks for a wonderful video...happy reading Kate!! 😃📚
Your enthusiasm for Yonge's work is infectious! I have read Volume 1 of The Pillars of the House and Grisly Grisell. I definitely felt that distance in the writing that you mentioned which meant I didn't really get immersed, even though I liked elements of both books. But I might try one of your top 5, they sound great 😊
@@blueevening Ahhh I love that you're willing to try another!!
Thank you for introducing me to CMY, Kate! I knew about her, but now I am getting to KNOW her and her lovely characters. I like what you said about her showing that a faith-filled life isn’t always a bed of roses. You’ve got me thinking. Honestly, I have struggled sometimes with some things in her writing, but I’m growing to appreciate her more and more. I’m just starting The Three Brides after REALLY enjoying Chantry House. 😄♥️ I think I want to reread Heir next year now that I’m familiar with her style.
@@amyofhearthridge I'm so so glad that you have enjoyed her writing! Especially since you only felt so so about your first experience with it. So so excited that you're reading The Three Brides and plan on coming back to the Heir of Redclyffe!!
Thanx so much for introducing me to Charlotte Mary Yonge. I hate a professional edition of The Heir of Redclyffe is currently out of print, but I got a great early 1950s hardback, complete with dust jacket, on ebay. I mentioned her to a lady with whom I attend church, who teaches children's lit at East Carolina University, and she knew Yonge and was a fan of "Redclyffe." Getting ready to start it now.
I read The Heir of Redclyffe because of your recommendation but also because I read that it was one of Abraham Kuyper's favorite books. I can see why, lots of intense yet believable character development/sanctification!
@@timgillam7964 I'm so glad you picked it up! I had heard that about Kuyper, so cool!
I'm really looking forward to exploring Yonge's work. This is really useful, thanks!
@@royreadsanything So glad this was helpful!
I'm excited to be reading your top ranked with our friends soon!! I'm downloading #2 right now!❤
@@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD Can't wait to see what you think of her writing!
This was such a lovely and i formative video, Kate. And I’m so glad you said which book a new reader to Yonge should start with. Putting Dynevor Terrace at the top of my list!
I am not familiar with this author but want to be because of your enthusiasm towards her! And I love how you described characters who you have a hard time connecting with ... seeing them through a distant fog or hearing echoes of the characters' voices from far away ... we've probably all experienced this in our readings ... and the way you put that into words was just perfect! Happy remaining days of Victober!!! 🎃
I’m going for the ghost story, Chantry House! I have a few on my kindle but haven’t read any yet.
I vote for an annual updated ranking video, Kate!!
I haven't read her yet but I'm so excited to!
I’m holding out hope that you’re going to have the same experience with Pillars as you did with Middlemarch! 😅 That the first time you read it, you were happy to dust off your hands and say, “Yup, that’s done!” But then that you’ll give it a reread and simply fall in love with it!! 😉😉😉
@@darrylfriesen Ooof Darryl, I don't know if I ever feel like reading Pillars again. Especially because I have others by her that I have loved so much when I want a Yonge fix.
@@katehowereads 😁
I haven't read anything by CMY, but I am excited to do so in the future based on your recommendations.
@@32mybelle I hope you thoroughly enjoy her!
I still haven’t read Charlotte Mary Yonge but I’m hoping to get to The Heir of Redclyffe this winter!
@@jamiedianne6778 Excellent! You are welcome to join my buddy read in December. We'll be using voxer to discuss it.
@@katehowereadsI take forever to read big books, but maybe I could join for part of the book?
@jamiedianne6778 That would be lovely!!
Hi, I homeschool my daughters. My oldest loved The Secret Garden, and she loved Little Women as a read aloud with my wife. So I am looking for other authors that may interest her. She's only 10, so I may start with Countess Kate. Yonge reminds me a bit of Eva March Tapppan, whom I'm currently using for American History. I am also interested in Yonge's Young Folks' History series, particularly for England, France, and Germany. Thanks for your video, perhaps you can do a video about Yonge for children, since you mention wanting to introduce her to your sons. I don't have any sons, but you should definitely checkout Nobody's Boy by Hector Malot. My girls loved it, though it has some sad places.
I loved Heartsease more than Chantry House. I couldn’t really get into Chantry House.