Happy Monday everyone! Hope you enjoy our adventures in Bath. We had a wonderful time, and thank you again to everyone who came to my Persephone event! Please remember to check the video description box for all relevant links. Miranda x
This video was exactly what I needed today. I haven’t been feeling well, and filled with worry due to a chronic health crisis, but watching your videos always brings me so much peace and joy. Thank you so much, Miranda. ❤
Thank you so much for all of your hard work putting this vlog together for your viewers Miranda! It is very appreciated! Your vlog brings so much joy to those of us who follow you. Bath was lovely! Your accommodations were a treat to behold! All of your lovely outfits were a feast for the eyes, and your book haul was admirable! I am especially enamoured with your Miss Read hardbacks with the gorgeous illustrations by John S. Goodall! He has long been a favorite illustrator!!!
Thank you very much for your lovely comment! We had such a wonderful time, and I'm so glad you enjoyed this vlog. I was really thrilled to pick up those Miss Read hardbacks! xxx
I don’t know how you do it, but I feel transported into the most wonderful and beautiful world you capture when I watch your videos. The charming bookshops with tea from teapot(!) 📚☕️, the beautiful countryside 🌳🍂🍄🌷, the festivities in villages and towns ✨, all the books, cards, gifts, stationery, and ornaments you find. The ambience is just so pleasing every time, even when you’re at home. I love it because it makes me look for, enjoy, and want to create beauty in everything and everywhere! All your outfits were gorgeous and Donna looked so lovely, as well. I’m so glad you and Donna had a wonderful trip to Bath, but a weighty trip home 😅😉!! Thank you so much for sharing, I loved every minute!!! 🥰
Thank you very much for your lovely comment, Rhonda! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! We did have such a fabulous time. It made for a wonderful Christmas memory together! ❤️ 🎄
What a book lover's dream. This was just magical. I miss my mom and our travels together so much, especially this time of year. It's a pleasure to watch you and Donna enjoying yourselves and to be reminded of that closeness. Everything was an aesthetic delight. Thank you! 💕🎄
That's so kind of you, Pamela! Thank you so very much for all your support. It's very appreciated! I'm so glad it brought back happy memories for you of your mom 🤗❤
What a lovely vlog Miranda. I was thinking that those who may not be able to travel far or are housebound would so enjoy seeing your visit to Bath. It felt so festive and almost as if we were there with you. I feel inspired to make a return trip as it’s many years since I was there. This vlog seems like a little Christmas gift. A big thank you x
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jane! I hope you do get back to Bath soon - it's such a beautiful place, and perfect for bookworms of course! Hope you're having a lovely December xxx
What a delight to follow along with you on this wonderful trip. I made a cup of tea, got my knitting, and kept a pad nearby to make notes! As always, Thank you, Miranda!
This couldn’t come at a more perfect time. Bath looks even more enchanting during the Christmas season. I feel I am living all my Austen dreams vicariously through you both. Those bookshops look like heaven! Your Persephone event looked like such a lovely event. So deserved. Thank you Miranda for having us tag along! ❤️
Thank you so much, Antoniette! Enchanting is definitely the right word for Bath at Christmastime - it made Mum and me feel so festive! And thank you - the Persephone event was so much fun and a wonderful memory ❤️
Thank you Miranda. I always enjoy your out and about vlogs because you film them so well. I appreciate the slower camera pans which don’t make me feel dizzy watching! It was like being there with you, which for me is bitter sweet because I used to live quite close to Bath and was often in the city centre. In fact my son was born there so I have that connection. I thought you would have read the Remains of the Day. Every time I drove by Dyrham Park I could “see” Mr. Stevens driving that little car to the top of the main road heading to the west country for a holiday and to attempt to solve his staff situation. I’m not sure but I think there are only two branches of Topping and Co. in the U.K. and I live in the city where the other one is. I hope you and your Mum come to visit one day.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Karen! I'm so happy you enjoyed our travels around Bath! Yes, I had read The Remains of the Day and loved visiting Dyrham Park and remembering the film too. I think there are more than two branches now of Topping and Co. I would love to see all of them! 😀❤📚
Dear Miranda, Thank you for a magical vlog of your magical time at Bath! Everything was elegant - the stay at Marshal Wade's House, the lead up to the Persephone event, and even the preparation of the cheese board for Nicola Beauman were all stylishly presented (I would panic and faint if somone said to me that Nicola Beauman would be over for wine and cheese 😅). I liked all of the books you got (I was thrilled to see we have the same edition of The Little Ottleys and Farther Afield). I will be rewatching this video again (and again). One day I shall get to visit Bath. Thank you, Miranda, for a brilliant video! 👌 Best wishes, Jason
Wonderful video! I got tears when you were in that bookshop with the very old books (and with beautiful music!)--- nostalgia of the old times, and the wholesome literature...
Oh, Miranda, I can’t get over the perfection of these vlogs of yours! 🧡🧡 You have no idea how much you are lifting my Christmas spirit! Thank you very much and a big hug for you and your mum from Spain. You really make my day every single time you upload a new video. 😌
This was a stunning video of Bath. Miranda, I am blown away by the tour. The Christmas Tree was so nostalgic for me. I am enamored with London and have visited it many times before when my son lived in Maida Vale in London. My grandson Gabriel was also born in England. Thank you, thank you so much for the wonderful book shop in Bath.
The sound track is so enthralling. The tune at the Persephone part of the blog had me in awe. It was fabulous meeting you and Donna. It really made my week. So happy you enjoyed the candle - it was made in Bath. Supporting local businesses. Nichola Beauman was enchanting at the event. She added a special touch to the event with the tea, scone and cake touch. It felt really cosy. I paid a visit to Toppings before heading to Persephone, and fell in love with it. It looks so festive at the moment with that Christmas tree. Plus, the staff was very friendly. I could say so much about this love video, but better sush now.😂😂 Having said that, I got a couple of books at Persephone, including Greenbanks by Dorothy Whipple, and Plats Du Jour by Patience Gray and Primrose Boyd. Have a great week!
It was so wonderful to meet you, Valentina! Thank you so much for coming! It was a very special event, and the cake, scones, tea and madeira baked / provided by Nicola definitely added to the wonderful atmosphere! So much fun. I'm loving my candle 😊 I finished my reread of Greenbanks on the train back home - perfect end to the week! Hope you enjoy your Persephones too xxx
Rainy day here in North Carolina and your lovely video was much appreciated. I loved the used book shop with the Miss Read collection. I'm currently reading Village Christmas, and listening to No Holly for Miss Quinn in the car as I do each December. This series is really making my spirit bright!!
I have only recently become aware of you on you tube but i love your videos! I have been listning to all your recommendations. I was lucky today to find a few miss read books in one of my local charity shops today and they piqued my interest after watching your video so i was really excited to find a few today. I look forward to reading them. 😊
Like a wonderful novel, this is an experience that I didn’t want to end and will definitely be revisiting time and time again. Thank you for all the effort that yourself and Donna put into this video. Loved the music and dresses, bookshops and historical residences. Perfect 🙏🏼🏴🥃🥃🥃
Hello Miranda, first of all I really loved the shirred apricot(?) dress that you were wearing in Bath. I live in Australia, and In 2024 I will be attending the wedding of my niece and your video reminds me of why I should visit Bath. It is so beautiful. Thank you Miranda.
Bath looks absolutely wonderful. The views from your accommodation were a dream. Christmas looks like a very special time to be there. I loved the virtual visit and book shopping! Thank you for another lovely festive video.
So glad you enjoyed it, Lisa, thank you! Yes, the city was looking so festive and beautiful - it felt the perfect time to be there, and Mum and I would love to go back some other Christmas in the future! 🎄 ❤️
What a simply gorgeous vlog and tribute to beautiful Bath. Thank you so much for the visits to my favorite bookshops this has left me feeling very nostalgic.
What a video, Miranda! I watched it last night before bed, then didn't have the energy to write a comment. The Marshall Wade House was just the loveliest accommodation for you and your mother whilst in Bath, and the view from your windows gorgeous! I particularly loved the music in this video, and feel as though I have just come back from a visit to some wonderful bookshops and sightseeing around Bath. It was so nice to have a glimpse of the new Persephone Books, and really good to see what a success your talk was, and how lovely you looked in each outfit. Congratulations on putting this together so well and allowing those of us who live far away to enjoy being in Bath!
It was lovely to see something of Bath, the setting of so many books. All those great bookshops too. " The Reluctant Widow " is one of my favourite Heyer books. I feel a re-read coming on ! Can I just add that the way the modern kitchen was fitted into the old house you stayed in, was perfectly done.
Ooh I love Persephone books so much was there back in July. Isn’t Bath just fabulous, sooo many fab bookshops and food places. I took my mum there too a couple of years ago. Must go back with her. What a haul. Those Miss Read covers are wonderful and you’ve answered my question of Christmas books from Persephone. Also, I’ve recently been sent to your vlogs and am LOVING them, some may even say bingeing, they are delightful.
Oh, my.... This was a feast for the eyes in every way! Amazing! Thank you for sharing your time in Bath and allowing us to live vicariously and see some of the most amazing bookstores!
Oh, I love Persephone books. I have a pretty good collection even though I live in the states. I enjoy it so much when you take us on your adventures through England. Hope you and your mum have a Merry Christmas.
You're lovely (I'm not sure if it's your voice or what, exactly, but you remind me so much of the ethereal Sarah Brightman). And so inspiring. I, too, am blessed with the most amazing mom, and so I can completely relate to your videos with Lady Donna
I really love Bath but have only done Jane Austen things there not much looking in the shops. I didn’t know until recently about all the bookshops. I plan to go again in September!! It’s my 50th birthday next May so planning lots of trips etc Jane Austen festival in Bath is one thing on my bucket list. So I may get to see a book shop on this visit!!
Oh, hello Miranda. I’ve just had your channel newly come across as a choice on RUclips and what a delight! Just this past August our Texas family of 5 visited Bath, Derbyshire, and London. What a gift that time was. Bath must be a dream at Christmastime and I am so thankful you have taken us along. Your tour, tea times, and perfect music are wonderful and take me back to our lovely summer visit. Now I have to visit at Christmastime!
What a wonderful video! It was so relaxing to see Bath and at Chistmas time too. Now I'd like to visit it again and also see those delightful bookshops, accompanied by a nice cup of tea afterwards.
A beautiful vlog! I enjoy the way you intertwine your love of books with the quaintness of English locations. Thank you for forwarding the the list of bookstores to visit for our upcoming trip to U.K. from the US..we will also be visiting Bath after 20 years as part of our Cotswolds trip..Can’t wait! Would love a little tour of how you arrange all your books around your home! My daughter and myself try to aesthetically display our books but mine tends to look abit messy! Thank you and God bless
Oh my this bought back some happy childhood memories, I lived in Lacock about 30+ years ago, I LOVED going to Bath at Christmas, it was always so magical!! So happy you had a fab time there!!xx
Gorgeous everything! The city, the bookshops, your accommodations and most of all, this video! It’s such a treat and just intensified my desire to visit someday. And oh, the shelf of Miss Read books has just melted my heart. If ever I do get to visit, I’d better bring an empty trunk with me to haul all my purchases back home! Miranda, this has been so beautiful and I thank you for taking us with you. You’re such a treasure. 💕
Thanks you for another cheery delight! While we haven't anything like your Bath nearby, we are inspired to take a lovely day trip before Christmas to keep the festive sparkle alight. The one thing I wonder is will you shelve your Persephone cookery books with your Persephone collection, or with your cookbooks? It's a challenge for me, these sorts of home library decisions!
Thank you very much for your kind support and words! They're both much appreciated! I'm so pleased to have inspired a fun, festive day trip too. I keep all my Persephone books together - I tend to keep all my independent publisher collections (Persephone, Slightly Foxed, Handheld Press, Manderley Press, Girls Gone By Publishers, Greyladies, Dean Street Press...) grouped together xxx
Wonderful to spend time with you and Donna, in real life at the lovely event at the Persephone bookshop and now virtually through your vlog. Bath is such a perfect bookish place , particularly in winter and you are lovely company to enjoy it with ! 🤍 🫖 📖
Thanks so much for taking me on a look around Bath's wonderful book shops, the tour of Marshall Wade's house and the other delightful places you visited. It makes me long to visit again soon. I'm very happy that your event was such a great success, well deserved and I wish I could have been there. I am envious of your Topsy Turvy find of the Kate Douglas Wiggin title, I should remember to look at their catalogue as soon as it arrives! I am very fond of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm but haven't ever read anything else by KDW.
Miranda , thank you so much for this video. Absolutely lovely gave me so much joy as always. The video when you was showing the lovely dresses as well. So look forward to your videos you visit all the places I would like to. Your videos are so good its like I'm there. Bath looks so gorgeous, the house so inviting comfortable and beautiful. If it wasn't for your recommendations I wouldn't know about these books. I love the persephone books so much I have them on my list to get,also reluctant widow. Thank you so much ,you work so hard to give us a brilliant videos.
A lovely vlog from Bath. I was there last week and enjoyed the Christmas Market and buskers. Its about 15 minutes on the train from me but I've never visited those beautiful bookshops or the Pump room. I will have to go again and explore!
I’m going to Bath for a long weekend for my birthday in a few weeks! Topping sounds like a must to visit! I love your channel, you and your lovely mums adventures are so wonderful to watch ❤
Loved this vlog. I had to watch it twice to take it all in. So many books. I must admit I'm suffering with book envy 😂 I drooled over the Miss Read books. Not to mention the persophone books. Thank you for taking us with you and your mum. You and your dresses were lovely. 📚🤗💕💕
Loved your video of Bath and the Book Shops. I enjoyed seeing the lighted tree outside your window also.The wine and cheese shop was lovely also. I enjoyed watching everything and I thank you so much for the video. Your pink velvet dress was beautiful and looked lovely on you. Now, I would love to take a trip to Bath at Christmas time. Have a great week!
Thank you so much Miranda for bringing us this wonderful festive vlog of your time in Bath. It is one of my favourite places to visit at Christmas but, sadly, we were not able to go this year and so I was delighted when you said you were planning on taking us along with you. I am so glad you had such an enjoyable visit and what a delightful haul of books too. Happy reading, Teresa 📚🌲♥
I'm so sorry you missed your visit this Christmas, Teresa. It's truly a wonderful destination this time of year! I hope you'll be able to be make it in 2023 x
What an absolutely delightful vlog! Thank you so much Beautiful Bath and oh so fabulous bookshops - free tea & coffee count me in 😊 You manage to convey your joy of books so well and my reading wish list is growing by the minute! Just perfect for this Christmas Season An absolute joy and treasure filled with ideas, fun & interest Blessings to you 🎄🎁
This is so lovely Miranda and you’ve made Bath look gorgeous and very festive! I’ve often been intrigued by the Marshall Wade house so really nice to get a sneak peak (I also work in the Roman Baths opposite so know exactly what you mean about the busker noise 😮) it was so nice to meet you and Donna at the event and I know have a big list of books to read!!
It was so lovely to meet you, Kathryn! Thank you so much for coming. It was such a treat to stay in this Landmark Trust place - the atmosphere was incredible! ❤️🎄
This has filled my heart with cheer!✨🎄🎄🎄What a wonderful visit of Bath and it's bookshops. So many treasures you have shown us, dear Miranda🌟Thank you and I must say you look simply stunning in that red print dress you wore for the Wine & Cheese party . Lovely to see your mum and I wish you both a very Merry Christmas🎀 ****Also gorgeous! Pink velvet shirred , Yellow print silk, you must keep one for Christmas❣
What a lovely vlog! Makes me want to visit Bath during the holidays. The book shops look great. What a cute teapot and cups the book shop had 😍 I would like those.
Hello Miranda what a beautiful video of Bath especially during the Christmas season . . the book shopping (tour) was epic I could of stayed in that first book store all day/night 😊 . . so glad you and your mum had a great time and came home w/some great books . . have a great day/evening take care🎄🎅🎁❄️ ❤️🙋♀️
Wishing you both a lovely Christmas and a happy and healthy 2024. I love this trip to Bath, so saying Thanks for all you have given us each week. Best wishes Carol
Thanks for taking us along on your wonderful Bath adventure.My husband and I were there years ago on a magical trip to London.Now I can’t wait to go back.
Beautiful music as always Miranda! How lovely to be in the centre of the city so that you can nip back for lunch and a little rest with wonderful views from your accommodation and being surrounded by the festivities! This is a book lovers Christmas all wrapped up in a video - thank you so much for sharing x p.s. what a lovely picture of the two of you too
Wonderful video Miranda. It must have taken a lot of time to put it together. Bath looks beautiful. I must visit their some day. I'm currently reading Barbara Pyms Crampton Hodnet and Enid Blytons the enchanted wood.
Dear Miranda I just wanted to thank you for the lovely video and for taking us along with you and your lovely mum to beautiful Bath. I will not have the chance to enjoy Christmas walks or shopping this year because of lot of work, so it was a wonderful gift from you to me to let me enjoy your Bath adventures! Have a cozy week back at home and happy reading ! As always I love your book recommendations and I will not probably resist the tentation of getting some of them !! Kind regards, Isabel ❤️
Thanks so much for your lovely kind words and support which is much appreciated ! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video. I hope you are able to find some time for at least a little cosy reading this week ❤
Oh Miranda, what a joy to see. This is one of my bucketlist hopefuls...Bath and Persephone! Thank you for taking us along with you. Have a wonderful time.
One of my favorite videos by you, Miranda, thank you so much! Bath is lovely, I've never been there during the Christmas season but now am inspired to visit. What a wonderful trip, best season's greetings to you and Donna! And thank you for the Blackwells links. Many of your American viewers may not be aware that Blackwells ships to the US for free... and they are often cheaper than Amazon!
Watching this video was like having a lovely cup of hot chocolate! It's been years since I've visited Bath, but this has really made me want to see it again, if only to visit the Topping & Company so I can say I've been to all of their bookshops (as I have previously visited the ones in St. Andrews and Edinburgh). I'm so glad you and Donna enjoyed your trip. I'll bet you can't wait to dig into all those books you picked up!
Thank you so much for creating and sharing this wonderful vlog with us! It looked like you both had the best time! I’ve been to Bath before and loved it but now this video is making me want to go back right away! Thank you again for sharing! ❤️📚
Happy Monday everyone! Hope you enjoy our adventures in Bath. We had a wonderful time, and thank you again to everyone who came to my Persephone event! Please remember to check the video description box for all relevant links. Miranda x
This video was exactly what I needed today. I haven’t been feeling well, and filled with worry due to a chronic health crisis, but watching your videos always brings me so much peace and joy. Thank you so much, Miranda. ❤
I'm so glad you enjoyed watching this video, and I hope you feel much better soon ❤️
Sending you some kindness Elizabeth, I do hope that you regain your health in the near future 💐🤗
I hope that your worries ease and your health improves. Take care.
Sending you a wish for peace and comfort that will send your worries away. 🥰
My best wishes for your return to good health very soon.
Really enjoy this type of vlog!🙂 Get to see places I normally wouldn't visit especially like the cosy Christmas vibes🎄luv books + travel.
Thank you for the vlog, Miranda. The way you view the world is so unique and special. Your vlogs make my day.
Thank you for your lovely comment ❤️
Yes! ❤
Thank you so much for all of your hard work putting this vlog together for your viewers Miranda! It is very appreciated!
Your vlog brings so much joy to those of us who follow you.
Bath was lovely! Your accommodations were a treat to behold! All of your lovely outfits were a feast for the eyes, and your book haul was admirable! I am especially enamoured with your Miss Read hardbacks with the gorgeous illustrations by John S. Goodall! He has long been a favorite illustrator!!!
Thank you very much for your lovely comment! We had such a wonderful time, and I'm so glad you enjoyed this vlog. I was really thrilled to pick up those Miss Read hardbacks! xxx
All your outfits are just outstanding - a wonderful blog as always. Thank you Miranda!
Can’t believe you don’t have more subscribers. People who love to read MUST subscribe.
I don’t know how you do it, but I feel transported into the most wonderful and beautiful world you capture when I watch your videos. The charming bookshops with tea from teapot(!) 📚☕️, the beautiful countryside 🌳🍂🍄🌷, the festivities in villages and towns ✨, all the books, cards, gifts, stationery, and ornaments you find. The ambience is just so pleasing every time, even when you’re at home. I love it because it makes me look for, enjoy, and want to create beauty in everything and everywhere! All your outfits were gorgeous and Donna looked so lovely, as well. I’m so glad you and Donna had a wonderful trip to Bath, but a weighty trip home 😅😉!! Thank you so much for sharing, I loved every minute!!! 🥰
Thank you very much for your lovely comment, Rhonda! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! We did have such a fabulous time. It made for a wonderful Christmas memory together! ❤️ 🎄
What a book lover's dream. This was just magical. I miss my mom and our travels together so much, especially this time of year. It's a pleasure to watch you and Donna enjoying yourselves and to be reminded of that closeness. Everything was an aesthetic delight. Thank you! 💕🎄
That's so kind of you, Pamela! Thank you so very much for all your support. It's very appreciated! I'm so glad it brought back happy memories for you of your mom 🤗❤
What a lovely vlog Miranda. I was thinking that those who may not be able to travel far or are housebound would so enjoy seeing your visit to Bath. It felt so festive and almost as if we were there with you. I feel inspired to make a return trip as it’s many years since I was there. This vlog seems like a little Christmas gift. A big thank you x
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jane! I hope you do get back to Bath soon - it's such a beautiful place, and perfect for bookworms of course! Hope you're having a lovely December xxx
Forget the books…I drooled over the cheeses!
What a delight to follow along with you on this wonderful trip. I made a cup of tea, got my knitting, and kept a pad nearby to make notes! As always, Thank you, Miranda!
Thank you so much for your kind words and the support ,Michele! I love that you settled down and got cosy to watch the video. That's so nice ❤☕
This couldn’t come at a more perfect time. Bath looks even more enchanting during the Christmas season. I feel I am living all my Austen dreams vicariously through you both. Those bookshops look like heaven! Your Persephone event looked like such a lovely event. So deserved. Thank you Miranda for having us tag along! ❤️
Thank you so much, Antoniette! Enchanting is definitely the right word for Bath at Christmastime - it made Mum and me feel so festive! And thank you - the Persephone event was so much fun and a wonderful memory ❤️
Thank you Miranda. I always enjoy your out and about vlogs because you film them so well. I appreciate the slower camera pans which don’t make me feel dizzy watching! It was like being there with you, which for me is bitter sweet because I used to live quite close to Bath and was often in the city centre. In fact my son was born there so I have that connection.
I thought you would have read the Remains of the Day. Every time I drove by Dyrham Park I could “see” Mr. Stevens driving that little car to the top of the main road heading to the west country for a holiday and to attempt to solve his staff situation.
I’m not sure but I think there are only two branches of Topping and Co. in the U.K. and I live in the city where the other one is. I hope you and your Mum come to visit one day.
Thanks so much for your kind words, Karen! I'm so happy you enjoyed our travels around Bath! Yes, I had read The Remains of the Day and loved visiting Dyrham Park and remembering the film too. I think there are more than two branches now of Topping and Co. I would love to see all of them! 😀❤📚
@@MirandaMills There are branches in Edinburgh and St Andrews too I believe.
I wish I'd gone on book weekends away with my Mum. What a missed opportunity... I love watching you and your Mum.❤
Dear Miranda, Thank you for a magical vlog of your magical time at Bath! Everything was elegant - the stay at Marshal Wade's House, the lead up to the Persephone event, and even the preparation of the cheese board for Nicola Beauman were all stylishly presented (I would panic and faint if somone said to me that Nicola Beauman would be over for wine and cheese 😅). I liked all of the books you got (I was thrilled to see we have the same edition of The Little Ottleys and Farther Afield). I will be rewatching this video again (and again). One day I shall get to visit Bath. Thank you, Miranda, for a brilliant video! 👌 Best wishes, Jason
Thank you so much, Jason! I'm really glad you enjoyed the vlog. I hope you do get to Bath one day - you would absolutely love it!!
Wonderful video! I got tears when you were in that bookshop with the very old books (and with beautiful music!)--- nostalgia of the old times, and the wholesome literature...
Oh, Miranda, I can’t get over the perfection of these vlogs of yours! 🧡🧡 You have no idea how much you are lifting my Christmas spirit! Thank you very much and a big hug for you and your mum from Spain. You really make my day every single time you upload a new video. 😌
That's so kind of you to say! Thank you very much ❤️
This was a stunning video of Bath. Miranda, I am blown away by the tour. The Christmas Tree was so nostalgic for me. I am enamored with London and have visited it many times before when my son lived in Maida Vale in London. My grandson Gabriel was also born in England. Thank you, thank you so much for the wonderful book shop in Bath.
The sound track is so enthralling. The tune at the Persephone part of the blog had me in awe.
It was fabulous meeting you and Donna. It really made my week. So happy you enjoyed the candle - it was made in Bath. Supporting local businesses. Nichola Beauman was enchanting at the event. She added a special touch to the event with the tea, scone and cake touch. It felt really cosy.
I paid a visit to Toppings before heading to Persephone, and fell in love with it. It looks so festive at the moment with that Christmas tree. Plus, the staff was very friendly.
I could say so much about this love video, but better sush now.😂😂 Having said that, I got a couple of books at Persephone, including Greenbanks by Dorothy Whipple, and Plats Du Jour by Patience Gray and Primrose Boyd. Have a great week!
It was so wonderful to meet you, Valentina! Thank you so much for coming! It was a very special event, and the cake, scones, tea and madeira baked / provided by Nicola definitely added to the wonderful atmosphere! So much fun. I'm loving my candle 😊 I finished my reread of Greenbanks on the train back home - perfect end to the week! Hope you enjoy your Persephones too xxx
I would literally sell a KIDNEY to go to Bath, I’m a big Jane Austen fan! And all those books make my mouth water!
This was such a very beautiful adventure you shared with us …. Thank you sooo much Miranda and Mum ! ❤❤❤
Rainy day here in North Carolina and your lovely video was much appreciated. I loved the used book shop with the Miss Read collection. I'm currently reading Village Christmas, and listening to No Holly for Miss Quinn in the car as I do each December. This series is really making my spirit bright!!
How lovely! Those are both such fabulous Christmas reads ❤️ 🎄
A wonderful blog - love touring the towns you visited. Ps your dresses are the prettiest!
Thank you so much, Betty! 💖
Oh, Laura Place...The Pump Room... (and That Yellow Dress!!!)
I have only recently become aware of you on you tube but i love your videos! I have been listning to all your recommendations. I was lucky today to find a few miss read books in one of my local charity shops today and they piqued my interest after watching your video so i was really excited to find a few today. I look forward to reading them. 😊
Oh my, you both have so much stamina to be able to go to so many bookshops! This vlog is so comforting, and that pink velvet dress is DREAMY 🌷
Thanks very much! 💕
Wonderful mention of you and this event in the December letter from Persephone Books that I just received today.🌲
Yes, that was lovely to see!
Like a wonderful novel, this is an experience that I didn’t want to end and will definitely be revisiting time and time again. Thank you for all the effort that yourself and Donna put into this video. Loved the music and dresses, bookshops and historical residences. Perfect 🙏🏼🏴🥃🥃🥃
Thanks so much, Sarah!
your mom continues to look awesome. that was a great idea you had to give her a cut and clothes. * us 'mature women' need a boost here and there
Hello Miranda, first of all I really loved the shirred apricot(?) dress that you were wearing in Bath. I live in Australia, and In 2024 I will be attending the wedding of my niece and your video reminds me of why I should visit Bath. It is so beautiful. Thank you Miranda.
Thank you very much, Debra! I do hope you make it to Bath in 2024 - it's a beautiful city, and perfect for book lovers! xxx
Bath looks absolutely wonderful. The views from your accommodation were a dream. Christmas looks like a very special time to be there. I loved the virtual visit and book shopping! Thank you for another lovely festive video.
So glad you enjoyed it, Lisa, thank you! Yes, the city was looking so festive and beautiful - it felt the perfect time to be there, and Mum and I would love to go back some other Christmas in the future! 🎄 ❤️
What a wonderful view from your bedroom window
What a simply gorgeous vlog and tribute to beautiful Bath. Thank you so much for the visits to my favorite bookshops this has left me feeling very nostalgic.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! I love Bath - it's such a beautiful city, and the bookshops are incredible!! 📚 ❤️
What a video, Miranda! I watched it last night before bed, then didn't have the energy to write a comment. The Marshall Wade House was just the loveliest accommodation for you and your mother whilst in Bath, and the view from your windows gorgeous! I particularly loved the music in this video, and feel as though I have just come back from a visit to some wonderful bookshops and sightseeing around Bath. It was so nice to have a glimpse of the new Persephone Books, and really good to see what a success your talk was, and how lovely you looked in each outfit. Congratulations on putting this together so well and allowing those of us who live far away to enjoy being in Bath!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Carol! Bath is such a special city! ❤️📚
It was lovely to see something of Bath, the setting of so many books. All those great bookshops too. " The Reluctant Widow " is one of my favourite
Heyer books. I feel a re-read coming on ! Can I just add that the way the modern kitchen was fitted into the old house you stayed in, was perfectly done.
So glad you enjoyed these glimpses of Bath. The city was looking so festive and lovely!
Ooh I love Persephone books so much was there back in July. Isn’t Bath just fabulous, sooo many fab bookshops and food places. I took my mum there too a couple of years ago. Must go back with her. What a haul. Those Miss Read covers are wonderful and you’ve answered my question of Christmas books from Persephone. Also, I’ve recently been sent to your vlogs and am LOVING them, some may even say bingeing, they are delightful.
Thanks so much, Simon! Yes, Bath is utterly fabulous, and the perfect place for bookworms of course! Thank you for your kind words about my videos 😊
Oh, my.... This was a feast for the eyes in every way! Amazing! Thank you for sharing your time in Bath and allowing us to live vicariously and see some of the most amazing bookstores!
So glad you enjoyed the video, Shannon! Bath was looking spectacular!
Oh, I love Persephone books. I have a pretty good collection even though I live in the states. I enjoy it so much when you take us on your adventures through England. Hope you and your mum have a Merry Christmas.
Thank you! 🎄
You're lovely (I'm not sure if it's your voice or what, exactly, but you remind me so much of the ethereal Sarah Brightman). And so inspiring. I, too, am blessed with the most amazing mom, and so I can completely relate to your videos with Lady Donna
Thank you so much for your very lovely words! ❤️
I quite agree. Miranda is very lovely.
pea-green with envy. Thanks so much for sharing. Beautiful photography and makes me wish I could just teleport my way to the UK. Looks gorgeous.
I really love Bath but have only done Jane Austen things there not much looking in the shops. I didn’t know until recently about all the bookshops. I plan to go again in September!! It’s my 50th birthday next May so planning lots of trips etc Jane Austen festival in Bath is one thing on my bucket list. So I may get to see a book shop on this visit!!
Oh, hello Miranda. I’ve just had your channel newly come across as a choice on RUclips and what a delight! Just this past August our Texas family of 5 visited Bath, Derbyshire, and London. What a gift that time was. Bath must be a dream at Christmastime and I am so thankful you have taken us along. Your tour, tea times, and perfect music are wonderful and take me back to our lovely summer visit. Now I have to visit at Christmastime!
What a wonderful video! It was so relaxing to see Bath and at Chistmas time too. Now I'd like to visit it again and also see those delightful bookshops, accompanied by a nice cup of tea afterwards.
Thank you Miranda! I enjoyed your video and tour. You and your mother are so charming.
A beautiful vlog! I enjoy the way you intertwine your love of books with the quaintness of English locations. Thank you for forwarding the the list of bookstores to visit for our upcoming trip to U.K. from the US..we will also be visiting Bath after 20 years as part of our Cotswolds trip..Can’t wait! Would love a little tour of how you arrange all your books around your home! My daughter and myself try to aesthetically display our books but mine tends to look abit messy! Thank you and God bless
BEST VLOG EVER!!!!
Aw thank you! ❤️
I squealed when I saw the Viragos and Miss Reads. Lovely video (as usual).
Thank you! I was very excited over those books myself 😃 📚 ❤️
Oh my this bought back some happy childhood memories, I lived in Lacock about 30+ years ago, I LOVED going to Bath at Christmas, it was always so magical!! So happy you had a fab time there!!xx
Absolutely loved this and love Bath! Beautiful video xxx
I loved visiting bath when I went
Gorgeous everything! The city, the bookshops, your accommodations and most of all, this video! It’s such a treat and just intensified my desire to visit someday. And oh, the shelf of Miss Read books has just melted my heart. If ever I do get to visit, I’d better bring an empty trunk with me to haul all my purchases back home! Miranda, this has been so beautiful and I thank you for taking us with you. You’re such a treasure. 💕
Thanks so much, Sandy, for those very kind words! So glad you enjoyed it! And I hope you get to Bath yourself someday soon! ❤📚
What a wonderful vlog, you outdo yourself each time Miranda. The view from the window is stunning, you make me want to visit all these places soon!
Thank you so much, Gillian! xxx
This was a lovely video! book stores, your beautiful outfits and christmas in Bath was so nice. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!
oh, Bath *.* Beautiful vlog, Miranda. The books in England are SO PRETTY. I can't cope. I want them all.
Thanks you for another cheery delight! While we haven't anything like your Bath nearby, we are inspired to take a lovely day trip before Christmas to keep the festive sparkle alight. The one thing I wonder is will you shelve your Persephone cookery books with your Persephone collection, or with your cookbooks? It's a challenge for me, these sorts of home library decisions!
Thank you very much for your kind support and words! They're both much appreciated! I'm so pleased to have inspired a fun, festive day trip too. I keep all my Persephone books together - I tend to keep all my independent publisher collections (Persephone, Slightly Foxed, Handheld Press, Manderley Press, Girls Gone By Publishers, Greyladies, Dean Street Press...) grouped together xxx
Wonderful to spend time with you and Donna, in real life at the lovely event at the Persephone bookshop and now virtually through your vlog. Bath is such a perfect bookish place , particularly in winter and you are lovely company to enjoy it with ! 🤍 🫖 📖
That’s so kind! Thanks so much, Lindsey! Mum and I enjoyed Bath and the lovely Persephone event so much: it was so fun to meet you too ❤️📚
Thank you so much for these wonderful videos!!!
Thanks so much for taking me on a look around Bath's wonderful book shops, the tour of Marshall Wade's house and the other delightful places you visited. It makes me long to visit again soon. I'm very happy that your event was such a great success, well deserved and I wish I could have been there. I am envious of your Topsy Turvy find of the Kate Douglas Wiggin title, I should remember to look at their catalogue as soon as it arrives! I am very fond of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm but haven't ever read anything else by KDW.
Lovely. I am grateful for this tour! In love with the flat there. Many thanks!
Wonderful video and perfect music selection
I love this video. Bath looks beautiful. Historic buildings abd bookshops - my idea of heaven! Thank you.
Thank you, Lizzie! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! xxx
Miranda , thank you so much for this video. Absolutely lovely gave me so much joy as always. The video when you was showing the lovely dresses as well. So look forward to your videos you visit all the places I would like to. Your videos are so good its like I'm there. Bath looks so gorgeous, the house so inviting comfortable and beautiful. If it wasn't for your recommendations I wouldn't know about these books. I love the persephone books so much I have them on my list to get,also reluctant widow. Thank you so much ,you work so hard to give us a brilliant videos.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! Thank you very much for your lovely comment xxx
A lovely vlog from Bath. I was there last week and enjoyed the Christmas Market and buskers. Its about 15 minutes on the train from me but I've never visited those beautiful bookshops or the Pump room. I will have to go again and explore!
Definitely worth exploring, Vanessa! Especially as it's an easy distance for you. Happy exploring!
Miranda os seus videos demonstram uma grande sensibilidade e são muito inspiradores.
Obrigada
Ana Lucas
Portugal
I’m going to Bath for a long weekend for my birthday in a few weeks! Topping sounds like a must to visit! I love your channel, you and your lovely mums adventures are so wonderful to watch ❤
Loved this vlog. I had to watch it twice to take it all in. So many books. I must admit I'm suffering with book envy 😂 I drooled over the Miss Read books. Not to mention the persophone books. Thank you for taking us with you and your mum. You and your dresses were lovely. 📚🤗💕💕
Haha thank you very much, Diane! I was so thrilled with my book haul!! ❤️ 📚
Loved your video of Bath and the Book Shops. I enjoyed seeing the lighted tree outside your window also.The wine and cheese shop was lovely also. I enjoyed watching everything and I thank you so much for the video. Your pink velvet dress was beautiful and looked lovely on you. Now, I would love to take a trip to Bath at Christmas time. Have a great week!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Cathy! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! xxx
What a lovely trip! Thank you for sharing!
Oh Miranda such a lovely vlog . Thank you for sharing your trip to Bath and your book haul
The Landmark Trust property was stunning. What a magical place to stay
Wonderful, very enjoyable video. Thank you Miranda
Thank you so much Miranda for bringing us this wonderful festive vlog of your time in Bath. It is one of my favourite places to visit at Christmas but, sadly, we were not able to go this year and so I was delighted when you said you were planning on taking us along with you. I am so glad you had such an enjoyable visit and what a delightful haul of books too. Happy reading, Teresa 📚🌲♥
I'm so sorry you missed your visit this Christmas, Teresa. It's truly a wonderful destination this time of year! I hope you'll be able to be make it in 2023 x
How Magical!!! ❤
Beautiful video! Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful video. Thank you for taking us along to experience such a unique and lovely venue.
What an absolutely delightful vlog! Thank you so much Beautiful Bath and oh so fabulous bookshops - free tea & coffee count me in 😊 You manage to convey your joy of books so well and my reading wish list is growing by the minute! Just perfect for this Christmas Season An absolute joy and treasure filled with ideas, fun & interest Blessings to you 🎄🎁
Thank you very much for your lovely comment, Margaret! I’m so glad you enjoyed this vlog! 🎄❤️
Thank you Miranda for such an informative video on Beth and beautiful bookshops there 📚
Another wonderful Vlog. Loved bookstores and the scenery in the Park. Your beautiful illustrations of the books.
Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed it!
This is so lovely Miranda and you’ve made Bath look gorgeous and very festive! I’ve often been intrigued by the Marshall Wade house so really nice to get a sneak peak (I also work in the Roman Baths opposite so know exactly what you mean about the busker noise 😮) it was so nice to meet you and Donna at the event and I know have a big list of books to read!!
It was so lovely to meet you, Kathryn! Thank you so much for coming. It was such a treat to stay in this Landmark Trust place - the atmosphere was incredible! ❤️🎄
This has filled my heart with cheer!✨🎄🎄🎄What a wonderful visit of Bath and it's bookshops. So many treasures you have shown us, dear Miranda🌟Thank you and I must say you look simply stunning in that red print dress you wore for the Wine & Cheese party . Lovely to see your mum and I wish you both a very Merry Christmas🎀 ****Also gorgeous! Pink velvet shirred , Yellow print silk, you must keep one for Christmas❣
What a lovely vlog! Makes me want to visit Bath during the holidays. The book shops look great. What a cute teapot and cups the book shop had 😍 I would like those.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your very kind support! I so appreciate it ❤️
This was THE BEST video (and they're all GREAT)!!! Merry Christmas to you and your mom. Best wishes in the new year🥰📚🎄
Thank you very much, Laura! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😊
Hello Miranda what a beautiful video of Bath especially during the Christmas season . . the book shopping (tour) was epic I could of stayed in that first book store all day/night 😊 . . so glad you and your mum had a great time and came home w/some great books . . have a great day/evening take care🎄🎅🎁❄️ ❤️🙋♀️
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! I could have spent hours and hours in all the bookshops!! 🎄 📚
Love love love your videos
What a wonderful way to start the day watching your Vlog. Just found out about you recently.
Wishing you both a lovely Christmas and a happy and healthy 2024. I love this trip to Bath, so saying Thanks for all you have given us each week. Best wishes Carol
Thank you so much for kind words & support, Carol! Merry Christmas 🎄 ❤️
Thanks for taking us along on your wonderful Bath adventure.My husband and I were there years ago on a magical trip to London.Now I can’t wait to go back.
It is a beautiful city!
Beautiful music as always Miranda! How lovely to be in the centre of the city so that you can nip back for lunch and a little rest with wonderful views from your accommodation and being surrounded by the festivities! This is a book lovers Christmas all wrapped up in a video - thank you so much for sharing x p.s. what a lovely picture of the two of you too
Thanks so much, Sue! Yes, the convenience of the central location and those beautiful views from the windows were wonderful!
Wonderful video Miranda. It must have taken a lot of time to put it together. Bath looks beautiful. I must visit their some day. I'm currently reading Barbara Pyms Crampton Hodnet and Enid Blytons the enchanted wood.
Thanks so much!
Miranda, you and your lovely Mom live in a fairytale town! Such joy!
We were in Bath for my Persephone event - we live in Yorkshire! But a visit to Bath is always magical xxx
Dear Miranda I just wanted to thank you for the lovely video and for taking us along with you and your lovely mum to beautiful Bath. I will not have the chance to enjoy Christmas walks or shopping this year because of lot of work, so it was a wonderful gift from you to me to let me enjoy your Bath adventures! Have a cozy week back at home and happy reading ! As always I love your book recommendations and I will not probably resist the tentation of getting some of them !! Kind regards, Isabel ❤️
Thanks so much for your lovely kind words and support which is much appreciated ! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video. I hope you are able to find some time for at least a little cosy reading this week ❤
Fabulous video, I am now aching to visit Bath again its been far too long!
Oh Miranda, what a joy to see. This is one of my bucketlist hopefuls...Bath and Persephone! Thank you for taking us along with you. Have a wonderful time.
One of my favorite videos by you, Miranda, thank you so much! Bath is lovely, I've never been there during the Christmas season but now am inspired to visit. What a wonderful trip, best season's greetings to you and Donna!
And thank you for the Blackwells links. Many of your American viewers may not be aware that Blackwells ships to the US for free... and they are often cheaper than Amazon!
So glad you enjoyed it! Bath at Christmas is a true delight! 🎄 📚
Oh, how I love your videos.
Watching this video was like having a lovely cup of hot chocolate! It's been years since I've visited Bath, but this has really made me want to see it again, if only to visit the Topping & Company so I can say I've been to all of their bookshops (as I have previously visited the ones in St. Andrews and Edinburgh). I'm so glad you and Donna enjoyed your trip. I'll bet you can't wait to dig into all those books you picked up!
Thank you so much for creating and sharing this wonderful vlog with us! It looked like you both had the best time! I’ve been to Bath before and loved it but now this video is making me want to go back right away! Thank you again for sharing! ❤️📚
Thanks so much, Lucy! We did indeed have a wonderful time! Bath is such a beautiful city - I hope you do get back for a visit soon! ♥️
Perfection!!xx