I did not realize To Say Nothing of the Dog was related to Three Men in a Boat! It’s been on my radar for a long time but now I must read it! And you’ve also got me wanting to read the Sarah Plain and Tall books as well. A lovely video as always!
Hi Gina, I read four books in June. My favorites were Gentian Hill and Dockside Lakeshore Chromicles # 3 by Susan Wiggs. Which is a lower spice contemporary romance series recommended by Sarah from The Bookish Knitter. Looking Forward, and The Excitements are going on my TBR. . I'm loving Mansfield Park so far.
I watched the 2009 BBC of Emma recently but have never read the book - it’s been on my shelf for years so am happy to finally have the push reading it this month. Love the video ❤
This was a very nice video. I’m having open heart surgery in 9 days and want to take some light reading to hospital. Sarah, Plain and Tall and the rest are the answer. I’m going to the library tomorrow to get them. Perfect recommendation. Enjoy your channel.
I'm glad you liked To Say Nothing of The Dog! Willis definitely makes her books too long in places, this is the shortest one in the series too I think. It's funny you read a book I recommended because I'm reading a book you recommended, The Shell Seekers! I'm really enjoying it and it reminds me of Elizabeth Jane Howard who I love (and she even gets a mention in the book).
Oh Gina, it's a beautiful day here in northwestern Pennsylvania also. I read in my hammock under the trees with the sun peeking through the leaves ❤ I just finished Daphne du Maurier's My Cousin Rachel and now I'm (uncharacteristically) reading a nonfiction called Hope (how street dogs taught me the meaning of life) by Niall Harbison.
I am starting on my first retro romance book today, a summer of awakening by Frances Barney! I am currently on the hunt for Marcia Willetts as I write this😅. Have a great day Gina!
Hi Gina, I just ordered Three Men in a Boat and Cold Comfort Farm, so that should be interesting. I wondered if you had read the middle grade trilogy by Richard Peck, and the first is I believe, How Far from Chicago? They are wonderful and heart warming and not long. About two kids who go to spend a few weeks each summer with their grandmother who is rather a woodsy character, and very funny. I just loved those books! ❤❤❤😊😊😊
Hi Gina, I’ve heard about Sarah plain and tall, lately, I have been reading more middle grade and young adult books. Maybe I’ll check out the movie with this one. Sending you lots of love, and. Aloha
If is! It’s still beautiful but a teeny bit pretentious now (which I don’t remember it being back in the day). You know, full of very rich and very fancy homes. I prefer a bit more cottage-y I suppose.
I am reading the series of books by Bella Ellis . The Brontë sisters turned detectives. The first one The Vanished Bride, then the diabolical Bones, then The Red Monarch and finally A Gift of Poison. They are really good Gina. Think you would enjoy them.
Hello my friend! Presently reading Mary Stewart's Rose Cottage. Struggling w/id, don't know why other than I'm not feeling well. Home from 3 wks. of Rehab. Talked my way out. Jenn mentioned the same bk. about the 3 children. Really want to read now that BOTH of you recommended. Love the Sarah Plain and Tall bks. and movies! Read and watched all. I ALSO subscribe to Victoria mag. Have since '88 or '89. Used to keep every issue. That was the issue I brought into Rehab, as well as The Blue Bedroom, every story excellent except maybe 1or2, which were good. Have you read anything by Rosamunde Pilcher's son, Robin Pilcher? It was high 90's and high humidity here for the 3 wks. in Rehab. 😑 Thanks Gina 🤗
I like Aaron Read a Book's channel. Funny that you said he has a nice British accent because since I've moved to England I've had people here tell me they like my American accent. The first time I heard it I laughed because I never considered people liking an American accent. I always thought we were basically made fun of for many reasons our accent being one of them Every time I watch your videos my tbr gets longer
Cold Comfort Farm is a parody of a kind of British rural fiction. (Novels like “Precious Bane” by Mary Webb) Current events are making me tense so I’m looking for cozy.
I did not realize To Say Nothing of the Dog was related to Three Men in a Boat! It’s been on my radar for a long time but now I must read it! And you’ve also got me wanting to read the Sarah Plain and Tall books as well. A lovely video as always!
Thanks Jen. It’s such a fun reference when it pops up in the book. Sarah Plain and Tall is wonderful.
I’m looking forward to reading the Marcia Willett series!
I really enjoyed it.
Hi Gina, I read four books in June. My favorites were Gentian Hill and Dockside Lakeshore Chromicles # 3 by Susan Wiggs. Which is a lower spice contemporary romance series recommended by Sarah from The Bookish Knitter. Looking Forward, and The Excitements are going on my TBR. . I'm loving Mansfield Park so far.
Glad to hear you are loving Mansfield Park. I have Gentian Hill on my shelf, I just need to pick it up! (It's a really pretty vintage edition.)
I watched the 2009 BBC of Emma recently but have never read the book - it’s been on my shelf for years so am happy to finally have the push reading it this month. Love the video ❤
This was a very nice video. I’m having open heart surgery in 9 days and want to take some light reading to hospital. Sarah, Plain and Tall and the rest are the answer. I’m going to the library tomorrow to get them. Perfect recommendation. Enjoy your channel.
Yikes! Best wishes for a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
I'm glad you liked To Say Nothing of The Dog! Willis definitely makes her books too long in places, this is the shortest one in the series too I think. It's funny you read a book I recommended because I'm reading a book you recommended, The Shell Seekers! I'm really enjoying it and it reminds me of Elizabeth Jane Howard who I love (and she even gets a mention in the book).
I’m working my way through the Cazalet Chronicles and really enjoying it!
@@GinaStanyerBooks They're wonderful, she's such a beautiful writer.
Some years ago I completed all Marcia Wllet’s book. Enjoyed all of them. Enjoy!
What a fun bunch of books you read in June, Gina! I read my first Austen last year. I think I did a rare vlog of the experience! It was Emma. 🥰
Oh Gina, it's a beautiful day here in northwestern Pennsylvania also. I read in my hammock under the trees with the sun peeking through the leaves ❤ I just finished Daphne du Maurier's My Cousin Rachel and now I'm (uncharacteristically) reading a nonfiction called Hope (how street dogs taught me the meaning of life) by Niall Harbison.
That sounds so wonderful Shelli! I'm sitting outside too (I wish I had a hammock!)
I am starting on my first retro romance book today, a summer of awakening by Frances Barney! I am currently on the hunt for Marcia Willetts as I write this😅. Have a great day Gina!
Hi Gina, I just ordered Three Men in a Boat and Cold Comfort Farm, so that should be interesting.
I wondered if you had read the middle grade trilogy by Richard Peck, and the first is I believe, How Far from Chicago? They are wonderful and heart warming and not long. About two kids who go to spend a few weeks each summer with their grandmother who is rather a woodsy character, and very funny. I just loved those books! ❤❤❤😊😊😊
I haven’t heard of that series, but it sounds wonderful! Thanks for the recommendation I’ll check it out.
Hi Gina, I’ve heard about Sarah plain and tall, lately, I have been reading more middle grade and young adult books. Maybe I’ll check out the movie with this one. Sending you lots of love, and. Aloha
Hi my friend. It’s a very sweet and quick read. I think you’d like it.
I love Marcia Willett; I’m currently rereading this series this summer.
Is Victoria magazine still out???? I used to love those! Please do a vid on yours!!! 🙏
If is! It’s still beautiful but a teeny bit pretentious now (which I don’t remember it being back in the day). You know, full of very rich and very fancy homes. I prefer a bit more cottage-y I suppose.
I can't remember if you've read J. Courtney Sullivan's novel "Maine" - it's got an incredibly memorable older lady you'd just love -
@@saintdonoghue ooooo I haven’t but it sounds wonderful. And my library has it on kindle so it’s going straight to the TBR. Thanks for the rec!
I am reading the series of books by Bella Ellis . The Brontë sisters turned detectives. The first one The Vanished Bride, then the diabolical Bones, then The Red Monarch and finally A Gift of Poison. They are really good Gina. Think you would enjoy them.
@@margaretmitchell614 oooo those do sound good!
I am currently reading the family holiday by Elizabeth Noble and I adore it so far 😊😊😊😊
Oooo, I haven't heard of that one. I'll check it out!
I'm currently reading Pride and Prejudice.
I'm starting to compile a TBR for Garbaugust. My favourite reading event for obvious reasons 😂
I co-hosted Garbaugust the first year, but I had to drop off as I just didn't have the oomph to put any time into it. But it's such a fun event!
Hello my friend! Presently reading Mary Stewart's Rose Cottage. Struggling w/id, don't know why other than I'm not feeling well. Home from 3 wks. of Rehab. Talked my way out. Jenn mentioned the same bk. about the 3 children. Really want to read now that BOTH of you recommended. Love the Sarah Plain and Tall bks. and movies! Read and watched all. I ALSO subscribe to Victoria mag. Have since '88 or '89. Used to keep every issue. That was the issue I brought into Rehab, as well as The Blue Bedroom, every story excellent except maybe 1or2, which were good. Have you read anything by Rosamunde Pilcher's son, Robin Pilcher? It was high 90's and high humidity here for the 3 wks. in Rehab. 😑 Thanks Gina 🤗
Hi Eileen. I have not read anything by Robin P which surprises me! I think you’d like Looking Forward. It’s very sweet.
I like Aaron Read a Book's channel. Funny that you said he has a nice British accent because since I've moved to England I've had people here tell me they like my American accent. The first time I heard it I laughed because I never considered people liking an American accent. I always thought we were basically made fun of for many reasons our accent being one of them
Every time I watch your videos my tbr gets longer
Oh that is funny about the accents. It's nice to hear that people don't hate our accents LOL.
Lovely video, Gina! 💛
Thanks Kelly!
Cold Comfort Farm is a parody of a kind of British rural fiction. (Novels like “Precious Bane” by Mary Webb) Current events are making me tense so I’m looking for cozy.
I feel exactly the same way Stephanie!
❤❤❤