I love D.E.Stevenson! And, I LOVE your old hardback editions. I never see any "out in the wild," so I am so thankful they're now available on Kindle for such great (inexpensive) prices. I've read all four in the Miss Buncle series, and am actually currently reading Vittoria Cottage now on my Kindle.
A few years ago, I bought a copy of Miss Buncle’s Book at Barnes and Noble. That’s the only one I’ve ever seen “in the wild.” I also love my hardback editions, especially because they remind me of my Granny! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hi Katie! So thrilling to meet another D.E. Stevenson enthusiast! She is one of my favorite authors. I found a used copy of Shoulder the Sky at my local independent bookstore about 10 years ago and loved it so much. It was one of the earliest DES's I read and it may still be my favorite, though I also love The Four Graces and Five Windows.
Hi, I'm a DES fan from Australia. I discovered her in our library but didn't get much chance to buy old copies as they were retired 😐 Miss Buncles Book is very funny, especially read out loud. My favourite is The Tall Stranger. I love the characters and the settings and the plot twists. I also appreciate the way the characters just keep going in spite of tragedy and misunderstanding. Very inspiring as you say
So happy to come across your video! I'm a massive DES fan...a Dessie 😊, from Australia. My grandmother was also a big influence on my reading. She loved O. Douglas, who now holds top spot with DES and Elizabeth Goudge as my favourite authors.
Thanks, I’m a new subscriber. I enjoyed your DES reviews. Wish I would have found her years ago. But guess she came along at the right time for me. And as you said, she’s so cozy!
What a great collection! I would like to read more by D.E. Stevenson. I have read Miss Buncle’s Book, Celia’s House, and The Musgraves. The last was ok and I enjoyed the first two.
The Musgraves is not one of my favorites either. You should read Listening Valley. Celia is not a main character, but she makes some cameo appearances.
She’s one of my favorites! I’ve read quite a few. Didn’t think I would like Mrs. Tim of the Regiment. The first half was a little slower starting, but the second half (which was actually originally book two) was so much fun. That was this summer, now I just finished Mrs. Tim Carries on and it was really good. It was written during the midst of WWII, so it was really interesting how she brought it into parts of the book. I have a hard time choosing my favorite one of hers. I also really like her neighbor Molly Clavering’s books (among others from that era) I’m in a Facebook group for D. E. Stevenson.
@ If you enjoy DES, I think you would like Molly Clavering. Try Near Neighbors or Dear Hugo. They’re both very good and very different from each other. Dear Hugo tells the story in letters mostly (or maybe all of it). Near Neighbors has an older woman protagonist (and opens with the death of her domineering sister) and a family of young people next door.
Hi, I love DE Stevenson so much. She is my all time favorite author. The reason some of the books have different titles are because they were published first in England, and then when published in America the publisher sometimes chose a different title. So some are the English title and some the American title. I loved the Sarah Morris duology, the second one being Sarah’s Cottage. I hope you have that one too.Thank you.😊😊😊❤❤❤
I love D.E.Stevenson! And, I LOVE your old hardback editions. I never see any "out in the wild," so I am so thankful they're now available on Kindle for such great (inexpensive) prices. I've read all four in the Miss Buncle series, and am actually currently reading Vittoria Cottage now on my Kindle.
A few years ago, I bought a copy of Miss Buncle’s Book at Barnes and Noble. That’s the only one I’ve ever seen “in the wild.” I also love my hardback editions, especially because they remind me of my Granny! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I’ve read three of those four and loved them, especially The Four Graces.
Hi Katie! So thrilling to meet another D.E. Stevenson enthusiast! She is one of my favorite authors. I found a used copy of Shoulder the Sky at my local independent bookstore about 10 years ago and loved it so much. It was one of the earliest DES's I read and it may still be my favorite, though I also love The Four Graces and Five Windows.
Thank you for watching! Have you read The House on the Cliff? That’s another of my favorites!
@@WhileIReadwithKatieDodrill You're welcome! I haven't read The House on the Cliff but I own a vintage copy. I'll have to get to that asap!
@@elizabethbrink3761 It’s about a woman who inherits her grandparent’s home. Beautiful descriptions, great characters, and so cozy!
@@WhileIReadwithKatieDodrill Sounds lovely!
Hi, I'm a DES fan from Australia. I discovered her in our library but didn't get much chance to buy old copies as they were retired 😐
Miss Buncles Book is very funny, especially read out loud.
My favourite is The Tall Stranger. I love the characters and the settings and the plot twists.
I also appreciate the way the characters just keep going in spite of tragedy and misunderstanding. Very inspiring as you say
I’m so glad to meet another DES fan. I also love the characters and settings. Thank you for watching and commenting!
So happy to come across your video! I'm a massive DES fan...a Dessie 😊, from Australia. My grandmother was also a big influence on my reading. She loved O. Douglas, who now holds top spot with DES and Elizabeth Goudge as my favourite authors.
I’m so glad you’re here too! I need to read O. Douglas and Elizabeth Goudge. I’ve always heard both are good but never read them.
I loved Vittoria Cottage from D. E. Stevenson. Great video.
Vittoria Cottage is another good one!
Thanks, I’m a new subscriber. I enjoyed your DES reviews. Wish I would have found her years ago. But guess she came along at the right time for me. And as you said, she’s so cozy!
Welcome, and thank you! 😊
What a great collection! I would like to read more by D.E. Stevenson. I have read Miss Buncle’s Book, Celia’s House, and The Musgraves. The last was ok and I enjoyed the first two.
The Musgraves is not one of my favorites either. You should read Listening Valley. Celia is not a main character, but she makes some cameo appearances.
She’s one of my favorites! I’ve read quite a few. Didn’t think I would like Mrs. Tim of the Regiment. The first half was a little slower starting, but the second half (which was actually originally book two) was so much fun. That was this summer, now I just finished Mrs. Tim Carries on and it was really good. It was written during the midst of WWII, so it was really interesting how she brought it into parts of the book. I have a hard time choosing my favorite one of hers. I also really like her neighbor Molly Clavering’s books (among others from that era) I’m in a Facebook group for D. E. Stevenson.
I need to join the Facebook group! I’ve always heard about Molly Clavering but haven’t read anything by her yet.
@ If you enjoy DES, I think you would like Molly Clavering. Try Near Neighbors or Dear Hugo. They’re both very good and very different from each other. Dear Hugo tells the story in letters mostly (or maybe all of it). Near Neighbors has an older woman protagonist (and opens with the death of her domineering sister) and a family of young people next door.
Hi, I love DE Stevenson so much. She is my all time favorite author. The reason some of the books have different titles are because they were published first in England, and then when published in America the publisher sometimes chose a different title. So some are the English title and some the American title.
I loved the Sarah Morris duology, the second one being Sarah’s Cottage. I hope you have that one too.Thank you.😊😊😊❤❤❤
Thank you for explaining about the titles. I remember learning that before, but I’d forgotten. I do have Sarah’s Cottage. Both are so good!
New to your channel. Will definitely check the books out by that offer.
Welcome aboard! So glad I’ve introduced you to D.E. Stevenson. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hi I'm new to your channel and really enjoying it. You do a nice presentation
Thank you! I’m having so much fun talking about books. I appreciate your watching and commenting!