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Written with humour, this takes you through a day in the life of a Victorian, from getting up to going to bed and everything in between.
Lots of fun as well as educational it was never boring or dry. I enjoyed this from start to finish
4 ⭐️

I don‘t think I would do very well in the Victorian times. This is an interesting article.

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/653232/victorian-new-years-traditions?a_aid=...

#booksandbooze

A really interesting, informative and accessible guide to how ordinary Victorians lived, each chapter taking you through an ordinary working day from the first (often freezing) step out of bed to when the lights go out.

Started this yesterday. I really like her writing style!

I've seen Goodman on her television shows which are lovely, but her books are even better. If the shows aren't your cup of tea, she really is a talented and engaging writer, so I'd push you in that direction.

Second hand book haul arrived today! I'm really excited for this one. I recently watched all the Victorian Farm episodes 😁

Nonfiction Ebook on sale today.

I don't often read ebooks, but without my usual reading venues available, this will have to be the way in 2021. It was... alright, I guess, & like a good historian, Goodman doesn't pass judgment. Unfortunately, the Victorian is the one era that most deserve judgment; people were fucking psychopaths. Obviously not everyone, but it's always nice to read a book and learn that shit was even worse than you previously knew. I can elaborate if you want.

I'm easily distracted, and the Crankle has me on the couch more than I like, so let's go for some victorians.

This book was really enlightening. I love 19th century British literature so this was right up my alley. It really goes into the darker side of the Victorian era which kind of ruins the luster of my favorite books but also makes me want to go back and read again with all this new information about Victorian life! My only complaint is the author‘s personal quips about living on a Victorian farm and her perspective. Didn‘t need it, I think.

Want to know everything about the Tudor and de Medici families? Hit me up. What about Dangerous chemicals Victorians used in their daily life ? I‘m your girl. What about facts about ancient burial traditions around the world? Yep, I got you. Mythologies and ancient beliefs throughout the ancient world?🖐🏻 Perfect Job? LIBRARIAN. A chance where you can wow your patrons with your unlimited source of knowledge and fun facts!

Spent several hours chilling on the dock and reading. Not a bad way to spend a Friday~

Fascinating

This non-fiction book takes one through a victorian day, from describing the clothes they donned after waking up, the soap they used, the food they ate, the work they did. While I knew a lot before, it was different to have the facts brought together in such an organized way. I found it very interesting and enjoyable.

So this one is next in my list but I have a feeling I‘ll be skimming to the parts that interest me most

I know it‘s not in fashion, but I would love a pair of pants that would keep me covered and warm, even when picking things up. 😤

#QuotsyOct18
#devilish

Beach date with this handsome guy yesterday, followed by reading time with a fascinating new book. #dogsoflitsy

A truly delightful book just stuffed with all sorts of delicious Victorian details and facts! Ruth Goodman makes it so easy to read and has truly done her homework and is so knowledgable. On top of that, her personal anecdotes about living a Victorian lifestyle were humorous and totally riveting! Such an excellent book!

Back to the library. Just don't have the time or attention span to tackle these thick books. Maybe another time....😔 #BusyLifeWithKids

Put this on hold at the library and it was ready for pickup. Looks like an interesting read.

Travelling to the beach today (by car, not by carriage, thankfully). I‘ll probably finish it before we get there, it‘s a long road trip.

Thank goodness I can live in modern comfort and not have to go through the hardships of Victorian life. #perfectlyhappy

There‘s a bunch of teens staying in our house, but I‘ll read anyway.

Best part of being on vacation: morning reading. Usually I wake up late and have to run to get out of the house on time, so no time to read in bed.

Victorian life sounds hard. Gonna get food and lie down.

EWWWWWWW. Thank goodness for toilets and civilized bathrooms and plumbing.

This book has been in my kindle for a while, so I decided to give it a go. I like this approach to history, showing how common people lived their daily lives.

1. How to Be a Victorian-Ruth Goodman
2. Artemis-Andy Weir
3.Murder by Candlelight-Michael Knox Beran
4. What Happened-Hillary Clinton
5. The Duke- Kerrigan Byrne

Just in case my #SecretSanta is stalking me.....💚❤️💚

I am so happy I stumbled across this gem in the Amazon "suggestions" section. As a researcher in literature, I often get lost in the middle/upper class understanding of Victorian life as presented to me in the novels I read. This work brings to light the majority of the Victorian population (working class) and depicts their daily life, giving an intimate feel of their constant struggle to survive and their endless endurance through it all. ♡

An Italian beach with a side of Victorian nonfiction has summertime written all over it ☆
#booksaroundtheworld

Off I go on another two month trek across Europe and Asia! Never without a book in hand, of course (and quite a few more being hauled on my back) ;) Excited to bring back #booksaroundtheworld to the Litten community!

Such a joy to read this 💕

The Victorian collection is growing.
Stalking Jack The ripper and Victoria are fiction.
This all started with The Victoria letters.

Page 24 of a current read for #readjanuary. More than you ever wanted to know about old-timey toothpaste. Mmmmmm...powdered cuttlefish and chalk! 😁

For my first post on Litsy, I figured I would share my #TBR pile for January. These were the books I received as xmas gifts last month. Not pictured: too many books I gifted myself via one-click for the Kindle.

Whoops.
I only went in to order the new Fantastic Beasts book.

I'm slightly obsessed with Victorian London. Except for the no antibiotics or modern medicine but. #wishiwasthere #butonlyforalittlebit

FINALLY finished this.It took me nearly a month-a very long time for me, especially given its size-480 pages but broken up with photo plates,illustrations and white space.There was something about the author's style I didn't love-although conversational and narrative, it was somehow dry at the same time. All that said, I thought it was an excellent read about this period and full of great info.I immediately downloaded her newest,How to be a Tudor.

The power of bookish persuasion. I'm on the chapter called "A Bath Before Bed". Sounded perfect. I'm goin' in. #bookandbath #bathandbook #bookandwine

Family game night. I'll be sneaking pages between rounds. I'm enjoying this book but it's taking me way too long to finish it.

Wow. I need to be more respectful and appreciative of my washing machine.

"Drug abuse was widespread among Victorian babies." Makes the modern day off-label use of Benadryl seem not so egregious....?

Me! Actually, now that I think about it, reading books HELPS me to take on the world!😍🌍📚 (Victorian studies, FTW!)

"The wealthy middle-class girl could be taken out daily by her governess for a walk..." Walking was one of the few acceptable exercises for young girls and women in Victorian times. This explains all of those walks in Jane Eyre, Persuasion, et al ??

Back in Victorian England for a little while before heading to book club @RoscoeBooks to talk about a crazy week in a Pennsylvania town #ReliefMap #summerinthecity

Darn soccer practice again. Guess I'll just have to tough it out and read. 😉

When you realize you left your Kindle at home 😳And never mind that this book is available to me on my phone via the Kindle app. I.Left.My.Kindle.At.Home. 😱I know you all understand.