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“The headmaster‘s wife twisted herself round in her chair to talk to Mrs Morland, who was sitting in the row just behind her. ‘I can‘t make out,‘ she said reflectively, ‘why all the big boys seem to be at the bottom of preparatory schools and the small ones at the top.'“

#FridayReads #FirstLineFriday

I finally read HIGH RISING! One of the first “new” Virago books I ever purchased, I‘ve religiously collected the books in this series but held off on actually reading them for fear that they might be too good?
This was so not what I expected! It was hilarious and reminded me of DIARY OF A PROVINCIAL LADY, but a lot sweeter. Hope to see more about these characters throughout series. ❄️❄️❄️❄️
#virago #angelathirkell #modernclassics

Published in the 1930‘s it is a comedy I bet it was funnier in its time but I laughed in some parts. It about gossips, misunderstandings, “neurotic character” in this town. I like Laura, a very peculiar character for her time. Don‘t like some expressions about her son. I found some irrelevant parts that were too extensive. But in general, I enjoyed it. I will like to read book 2. 3⭐️
@DebinHawaii Drinking one of the tea you sent👌

A delightful time was spent in High Rising this year. 😊 Thirkell‘s work is so funny, and also soothing.

Reading by the Christmas tree 🎄 is my absolute favorite!

Between a pick and a so-so for me. It was a charming read though a bit slow in parts.

Always bring a book when you know you are at one of those places that warn you that you will have to wait an hour for your food to arrive. 😂😂😂

#20series20days The Barsetshire novels

In my 20's I worked with an older lady who had an extraordinary library. She introduced me to Angela Thirkell and loaned me her copies of this wonderful series of novels. I used to scour second hand book shops for them, with minimal success - those who have them tend to keep them. I've only indulged myself with one of the latest editions. For @LeahBergen the plain green one is Private Enterprise.

This book had been hanging out on my shelves for a few years, waiting patiently for my attention before I finally picked it up this past weekend. I purchased three other books by Thirkell in those years that still remain unread so it is lucky that I enjoyed this one! Slow in the beginning but overall a charming read.

Enjoyable, funny story originally published in 1931. I plan to add more from this author to my TBR.

Well, Angela Thirkell may be a new addition to my favourite authors. What a heartwarming, charming book. A marvelous set of characters and a sparkling and sly sense of humour. An utter delight. And with covers like this I may need this series in hard copy

@leahbergen I love this book more with every page!

1. Reorganize my shelves, physical and virtual!
2. Christmas market tonight and cinema trip tomorrow
3. Lebkuchen 😋
4. High Rising by Angela Thirkell
#friyayintro @howjessreads

And I have officially started some cozy “seasonal reading”... High Rising is set during Christmas. 🌲❄️🌲❄️

Lunch, with my very first Angela Thirkell.

#Hello, here's my (proposed) #MayTBR. #AdelesMayMashup #readingresolutions

While this is set during the Christmas holiday- when English schoolchildren came home for a month and families retired to their country homes- it doesn't have much to do with Christmas. It seems to be a bit of a mystery but mostly it's a cozy study of small town life. Full of amusing, and not so amusing, anachronisms for the modern reader. Enjoyable but slow.

A book #setinwinter that has been #onmyshelfallyear with some cookies I am about to devour. #bookandtreat #jingleshelves #seasonsreadings2017 #decktheshelves

This was the most wonderful story by Angela Thirkell that I've listened to yet! I adored the calm, genteel heroine and her lively young son. I hated for it to end but will certainly listen to it many times in future.
#audiobook #fiction

As I had a really bad headache since yesterday, I couldn't read for #litsypartyofone until now. Instead I went book shopping. They were all reduced, so I made a good deal. ☺️ By the way I found some cheap audiobooks, so I am going to try these ones. 🤗

Look what I found today - this pretty little 1950s, slipcased set of Angela Thirkell's first two Barsetshire novels! I've been wanting to read these for ages. Any Thirkell fans?

I don't have a real night stand but this table is close enough to my bed. I had hoped to get to at least one of these books over the weekend but the library holds keep rolling in. There is always next weekend.#aprilbookshowers #onthenightstand

This fits both definitions of #holiday. I bought it on my trip to Glasgow and it takes place over Christmas. It is also a #blameitonlitsy purchase because I had never heard of Thirkell before seeing posts here. #lyricalapril

The weather here has been nuts, and although I'm not a winter person, our lack of winter weather here in Texas is making me wish for colder climates! #readjanuary #dreamingofacolderclimate #vmc #vintageinternational

Here's my collection of Angela Thirkell reissues from Virago. I'm comfort reading again. And over tired after nightshifts.