pickThis was delightful. I enjoyed vol 1 but found it a little scatty and lacking plot direction. But by vol 2 it has hit its stride and there is more story. I like the wry tone and witty banter between the characters. A good comfort read if you like a comedy of manners with beautiful homes and cakes and a hint of romance.
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Read the first two volumes.
https://youtu.be/KlM-pTBzmnI?feature=shared
Introduction
Mystery guest
Week in Review
Wild Houses by Colin Barrett
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 2 by Beth Brower
Season of Fury and Wonder by Sharon Butala
A Son at the Front by Edith Wharton
Music & Silence by Rose Tremain
pickVolume 7 seems to be missing from the Litsy database! Hopefully, it will be added soon (as requested).
Am I worried the “golden age” of these journals has passed? Admittedly, yes. Emma has begun to make choices about her life (as we all need to); it means that other possible paths are closing. This one feels even *more* bittersweet to me than the others! But I trust that Brower will handle the plot (aka Emma‘s life) deftly. She‘s in good hands.
WELL. The end of this reading month certainly took a turn…over the Atlantic Ocean and through the meandering, idyllic streets of St. Crispian‘s.
I‘ve been averaging about 8 books per month but at the tail end of March, I picked up first volume of Emma M. Lion‘s Unselected Journals — and then promptly read 5 more (and am currently halfway into the 7th volume). I suppose that puts me at 13 books this month. Thanks for the boost, Beth Brower!
I‘m only starting the second one but these books crack me up and I am thoroughly enjoying Emma. #serieslive2023 @TheSpineView @Andrew65
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