MY FAVOURITE PERSEPHONE BOOKS! 📚 🌷

[@evansbowen6897]

What a nice introduction to Persephone books. Love watching your sweet book review with my cat Persephone on my lap. Seems like a very lovely coincidence

[@Penny-ws4mz]

What Persephone Books do is truly a labour of love, so glad they are celebrating their 25th anniversary. I'm not able to go to Bath, but thanks to your video I've decided to celebrate by picking up my copy of 'Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day'. Maybe I'll even have a 1930s cocktail with my celebratory reading!

[@MirandaMills]

That sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate to me! ❤️📚🍸

[@janisedavis7686]

You deserve more subscribers!!!

[@bonnieschofield2947]

The color scheme in the whole picture of you and the room is beautiful!

[@mtngrl5859]

Another wonderful video from you, Miranda. Certainly good to have something pleasant to focus on in the midst of world wide issues ;)

[@AlexandraEkkelenkamp]

Thanks for this very timely video Miranda! I am actually lucky enough to head to Bath on Friday (from Brussels!) and am very excited about visiting their shop again and attending some of the festival events.

[@veronicashipley9123]

Hello ☺. I must just say Miranda, that's a very normal looking mug for you 🤣😂. Sending love, light and Spring time blessings to you and Mum 🥀🐰🌷🐤⚘ xx

[@MirandaMills]

😂 it’s my Persephone grey mug, Veronica - actually a two tone with a yellow interior. Happy Spring to you too! ❤️🌷

[@catholicpeaces6257]

In the middle of Thunderclap by Laura Cumming. Simply captivating story about the life of painters unknown to me and their works and life. Always some tragedy and struggle in their lives. Thank you for such a unique and original read!

[@MirandaMills]

I loved that book so much! So happy you’re enjoying it too! ❤️📚

[@Catherine-2008]

You have the best book recommendations! Thank you for sharing your love of books!

[@annemariepedersen5616]

If you enjoyed “English Climate: Wartime Stories” I highly recommend “Goodnight Mrs. Craven” by Molly Panter-Downes. I’ve read both and actually enjoyed Mrs Craven more…wonderful letters written for the New Yorker by Panter-Downes during WWII from London. A real slice of life. Read this during the first COVID lockdown and so much was still relatable and comforting. Great list Miranda!

[@justysiakowa]

Such a lovely time spent with you and books ❤

[@gillwoolley6515]

Thanks you Miranda. I am off to the festival next week and am very excited. I'm also dedicating April to Persephone and have just finished Miss Petigrew lives for a day, such fun. I'm halfway through Greenery Street and then it will be someone at a distance, my first Dorothy Whipple Happy reading❤

[@MirandaMills]

Wonderful, Gill! Have a fabulous time ❤️📚

[@royalgal8046]

Hi Miranda 💐 Thank you for another awesome episode! Love your channel!

[@carolsutton8565]

Miss Buncle’s Book and the sequels were so enjoyable! Thanks for the other Persephone suggestions. Have a really nice week.

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you so much, Carol, for your very kind support! I so appreciate it! I love the Miss Buncle books too: such funny and lighthearted reads. Wishing you a great start to the week! ❤️📚💐xxx

[@shelliclarke5563]

What a fun coincidence that Friday I picked up the movie Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day from my local library and plan to watch it today 📽. Thank you for so many wonderful recommendations. My son is getting married in June and now I plan to buy Greenery Street for he and his fiancee as they are both readers. Have a wonderful Sunday Miranda and Donna ❤

[@MirandaMills]

That’s most serendipitous, Shelli! I so hope you enjoy the movie and your son and his fiancée like Greenery Street too (Congratulations to the happy couple and you too of course for June!). And thank you as well so much for your generous support! I appreciate your kindness so much ❤️💐📚💕

[@shelliclarke5563]

@@MirandaMills ❤️

[@karenwhite2601]

Good to be reminded of some excellent Persephone titles. I think Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day was the first that I read, many years ago now. Thanks for another delightful vlog, definitely my Sunday treat.

[@MirandaMills]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Karen! ❤️📚

[@Lynne1960s]

Such a good introduction to your favourite Persephone books. I'm always amazed how good you are at remembering the plots of so many titles! I am an avid reader and make a note of every book I read but often look back at a title I read only a few months ago and my mind is a blank as to what it was about 🤔 I've reserved The Fortnight in September from the library which will be my first Persephone and R C Sheriff read. The bluebells have begun to bloom in my garden too!

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you for your kind words, Lynne! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video! ❤️📚

[@donnamacdonald2200]

My favorite Persephone book is High Wages, about an elegant working-class young woman who didn't always get treated the way she deserved.

[@MirandaMills]

Yes, another great choice! ❤️📚👗

[@maryflaherty7096]

So enjoy watching your Vlogs on my Sunday’s. Interesting books to read. Lovely Tulips.

[@MirandaMills]

Glad you’re enjoying them, Mary! Thank you❤️🌷📚

[@inlaterdays]

I discovered Persephone Books through you and I've enjoyed every one of them I've read. I have added a bunch more to my TBR from this video; thank you!

[@julierogers1155]

Same for me! Miranda Mills was my introduction to Persephone Books as well.

[@Daria-4215]

I like Persephone books, they look so beautiful. I have two grey books by R C Sherriff, Greengates and The Hopkins Manuscript, they are wonderful, especially the later. I definitely should buy The Fortnight in September, it’s one of my favorite books and I have read it in Russian. Thank you for your recommendations, Miranda, there is a lot of choices as usual. Have a nice week!

[@MirandaMills]

You too, Daria! ❤️📚

[@MsTimmy1987]

A wonderful Sunday treat, as always! Thank you! ❤️📚🌈

[@MirandaMills]

Glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@myriammourani3145]

Thank you for your great recommendations! Just ordered "Little Boy Lost" from Blackwell's. I remembered you talking about it some time ago, and it was on my list to buy, so thank you for the reminder!

[@MirandaMills]

I hope you enjoy it too, Myriam! ❤️📚🌷

[@BooksandRadioPlays]

Thank you for introducing me to Persephone Books, I have a small collection but it is growing when I find one. I was watching the festival on their Instagram site, and I was a bit disappointed, that we didn't get to hear any of the talks. Just a tiny bit. Then after the festival I received my newsletter and there was note about recordings for the next month. I finally got my wish and I was able to hear a good percentage of the talks, I still have two to go. I just received my order of The Homemaker and William, an Englishman is on the way to me. I am very excited to read them and add them to my small loved collection of Persephone Books.

[@JaniceAnsel7730]

Hi Miranda! My sister and I went to the Festival of Books at USC and were so excited when we spotted a vendor with Persephone books! You’re recommendations helped us select books to purchase. They also had Slightly Foxed books! Double excitement! I retired a couple years ago and wanted to start reading more. Discovering you has provided such direction and inspiration. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge and love of books. I try to read the Comfort Book Club books, then watch the video with you and you Mum (she’s fabulous too). Thank you for adding so much to my retirement! Janice (Southern California)

[@sarahevans1713]

I was fortunate enough to visit Persephone in Bath last year. I love One Woman’s Year and also The Country Housewife’s Book by Lucy H Yates.

[@MirandaMills]

Wonderful choices! ❤️🌷

[@heatherkitteringham6311]

Thanks!

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you so much for your lovely support, Heather! So kind of you ❤️

[@naomihickman5098]

Loved hearing about all your favourite Persephones! I am enjoying listening to the recordings of the events from their 25th anniversary festival, so nice to be able to enjoy them even though unable to go to the festival.

[@lonniecruse5633]

I ordered a copy of Miss Pettigrew based on your comments on it. Can’t wait to read.

[@MirandaMills]

Wonderful! Enjoy! 📚❤️📖

[@ArtemisC.DAragon]

Thank you, Miranda!!! Great recommendations from Persephone Books!!! Can't wait to read some of them, the rest already with me!!! Congratulations to Persephone Books on those 25 years & my very best wishes of many happy returns & lots of success!!! 🤗💖📚🍀☀️

[@paulettehelmke6985]

Thanks Miranda for another great video. Persephone Books is such an admirable publishing house. If ever I meet someone who is familiar with their books there is an instant connection.

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you so much for your generous support, Paulette! I so appreciate your kindness! I so agree: it’s always fun to connect with other Persephone fans.❤️📚💐🙏

[@Missfrankiecat]

Loved this video. I adore the look of Persephone books but usually don't know much about the authors so it is great to have some recommendations.

[@QuirkyGirl10]

Thank you for introducing this reader to Persephone Books, Miranda! I’ve only read one Persephone book, “The Carlyles at Home,” which you had recommended in one of your previous videos, and really enjoyed it. Now you’ve given me more to add to my TBR list. The classics editions look so beautiful, I will definitely be purchasing some.😊

[@kathleencraine7335]

Thank you for these recommendations. Little Boy Lost is not only my favorite Persephone but also one of my favorite novels of all time.

[@jaynewalton8712]

Great video. I went to Persephone last year when Nicola Beauman did a brilliant talk on Domestic Feminism which I really enjoyed. I was delighted recently to see the whole talk has been transcribed in the new edition of the Persephone Biannually. It's a fascinating read!

[@sarahculley4646]

I visited Bath and Persephone Books last month. Obviously I had to buy a book 😂 I love the classy looking covers

[@Books-Are-Brilliant]

Thank you for this; I love Persephone Books and, as others have commented, I'm so glad they're celebrating 25 years!🎉

[@lydiaschicklin5978]

Thank you very much for sharing! 🤗😚

[@mhairigilchrist9792]

Thank you for a super Persephone recommendation episode. I have quite a few Persephone books but am always looking to grow my collection. Sadly I can't make the Persephone Festival either but I'll definitely be ordering a few more books to take on my holidays. 😊

[@yolandasilverio1205]

I am thrilled with your selection. I plan on ordering some of the Persephone Books to add to my Victorian Novel collection.

[@carolaustin3785]

That was a really good introduction to Persephone Books, Miranda.Some I have, others I'd love to have! It was a pleasure to see that quite a few of these books are now available through Blackwell's, as their prices include postage to overseas countries, therefore making Persephone editions much more affordable.

[@lindan2488]

Wonderful reviews! I can't wait to read them all. Thank you!

[@jlreed434]

A lovely homage to Persephone! I loved The Hopkins Manuscript but wonder how differently it would feel now after the pandemic years. My favorite chunky Persephone is Lettice Cooper’s National Provincial and I’m currently really enjoying Frances Towers’ story collection Tea with Mr. Rochester.

[@Bearcub599]

Thank you Miranda! I am so looking forward to purchasing more Persephone Books xxx

[@anetapiecuch282]

So many wonderful choices, I simply need to read them all now 😆 I think I may start with The Priory or They Were Sisters, as I cannot resist a book compared with The Cazalet Chronicles. The Hopkins Manuscript and To Bed With Grand Music are must reads as well, as I loved The Fortnight in September and Little Boy Lost, I would like to read more of R.C. Sherriff and Marghanita Laski works.

[@MirandaMills]

Yes, both such wonderful writers! ❤️📚

[@maryfilippou6667]

I love the Priory and hadn't heard of They Were Sisters. I've had Somewhere at a Distance for Years and wasn't that keen on reading it till your mentions. I read it last year and did enjoy it, tho how she packed so quickly was glossed over. Greenbanks I began around Christmas and will Request again. Thank you for alerting us all over the year or two to Persephone.

[@MJ-in-Canada]

Although I prefer the pictorial editions, you can’t beat those endpapers in the grey editions.

[@MirandaMills]

They are beautiful!

[@andraste6746]

Persephone books are very expensive here in Australia and I was very lucky to pick some up second hand recently, one was The Home-maker.

[@kritikamargadarshini2866]

Oh my, you're such a classy woman! Loved your personality 🎀

[@ingaurban404]

Dear Miranda, thank you for this interesting video. I got to know about Persephone from you and was completely happy when I went to their shop in Bath last summer. I bought several of the novels you mentioned and lugged them home. Some of them are still waiting to be read by me, others I have loved very much. Now you have introduced some new ones, I would like to own. 😊😊 Have a lovely week❤❤

[@MirandaMills]

So happy you love Persephone books too, Inga ❤️🌷xxx

[@martap2025]

Thank you for this video ❤️ The Miss Buncle books sound great and so does Dorothy Whipple! I've recently read "Lolly Willowes", and Sylvia Townsend Warner is another author I'm interested in at the moment!

[@MirandaMills]

My pleasure! I’m so happy you enjoyed it ❤️📚

[@leeallison3080]

3 books purchased! Thanks for great suggestions ❤

[@LouiseBallantine-y4o]

I love Persephone books, lots of the ones you mention are old friends but I've been able to add some new ones to my list 💗💗💗 I think I'm going to reread some of my old favourites this summer xx

[@sjmsutherland]

I absolutely love Persephone's classics series, I'm currently reading Miss Pettigrew and I'm so enjoying it!! I've got a small collection of their books and I've now added to my list. I think for their 25th anniversary I may buy a couple of them, it would be rude not to!! Thank you for another great video, and your wonderful recommendations!! Have a lovely week xx

[@takeflightinreading863]

During the lockdown, I looked online for a reference article about Persephone books to buy, and the search led me to your YT video when you were still in your flat in London. This is how I got introduced to you and to booktube! I already own Good Evening Mrs Craven and A Fortnight in September. I plan to celebrate their 25th anniversary by buying a couple, maybe the Homemaker, and They Were Sisters. Thank you as always.

[@MirandaMills]

That’s wonderful that your search for Persephone books led to my channel! Enjoy choosing a couple more Persephones to celebrate their anniversary! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video ❤️📚xxx

[@cathyblake50]

I so enjoyed this! I plan to purchase several of these recommended books.

[@MirandaMills]

I’m so glad you found it useful, Cathy! ❤️📚

[@cathyblake50]

@@MirandaMills I had hoped to attend the festival, but things didn’t work out. So I’ll watch the recorded sessions and support Persephone by buying books!

[@the_kitchen_knitter]

I'm reading Sian Davies book at the moment and thoroughly enjoying it. Dorothy Whipple is a favourite, High Wages is a good read. Another favourite is National Provincial by Lettuce Cooper . Love your recommendations as always.

[@MirandaMills]

All excellent too (impossible to mention all in one video sadly!)❤️📚

[@insearchofwonder]

Thank you for this! I've been admiring their books for a while but didn't know where to start. Lots of good suggestions that I'm going to investigate!

[@BCKMPH]

I am really looking forward to visiting Persephone Books when I am in the UK soon, and appreciate having Miranda's comments as a useful guide.

[@MirandaMills]

Enjoy your trip and your visit to Bath! The bookshop is so charming ❤️📚✈️

[@JillK-re4gv]

Thank you for those recommendations Miranda. I’m going to be treating myself later! And why not? Persephone Books is wonderful and deserves support for the breadth of fiction they are bringing back to new readership. I visited their former home in Lambs Conduit Street just before lockdown and was in heaven! Since then I made some purchases and also very much enjoyed Fran’s lockdown readings - a really enjoyable distraction in those strange times. Like you, I love The Fortnight in September and The Home Maker. Many more to discover and they are such beautiful editions. A real joy. Best wishes to you Miranda and your lovely mum x

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed this video & that you’re a Persephone fan too ❤️📚😊

[@garyrobinson8665]

Great video Miranda. I have got two Persephone books. Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day and Good Evening Mrs Craven by Mollie Panter Downes. Both great books.

[@denisepowell3479]

This was a very interesting selection of books and I appreciate the effort you have given to producing this video.

[@gerrid9092]

I loved Greenbanks by Whipple and enjoyed The Priory. And A Fortnight in September was lovely. You mentioned some favorites. Thanks for all the suggestions. 😊❤

[@archiemarman4246]

I have just finished Someone at a Distance from a haul of books I got for Christmas from Persephone. Really liked this book, so will order the sisters book. Thanks for the recommendations, the original five were all Miranda recommendations 😊. Read The Fortnight in September last year and also loved that. Thanks Miranda, regards to Donna xxx

[@MirandaMills]

So glad you enjoyed those books! ❤️

[@deborahracette9755]

I prefer the illustrated covers and the muted color pallette. I jotted down a few titles that I'm sure I will enjoy! Thank you!

[@MirandaMills]

You're so welcome! ❤️📚

[@virginiaanderson8875]

I went on the site (Persephone Books) and order the book you recommended - -ordered Little Boy Lost also, ended up with 4 books - had to get off or easily could go broke - thanks for introducing me to that wonderful book maker - ❤️

[@MirandaMills]

So happy the video inspired you to have a look, Virginia! ❤️📚

[@brigittebeche4117]

Shall I say ”great minds think alike”... I just ordered my first persephone book yesterday directly from Bath! I had been offered ”harriet” by elisabeth jenking some 10 years ago. I loved it...very moving. Persephone books are not so well known in France yet. Thank you for your videos.

[@MirandaMills]

You’re very welcome, Brigitte! Harriet is such a powerful book! ❤️📚

[@loribackes9321]

Miranda, this was very good timing for me, as I and a friend will be going there from the states in May and I will be taking your list with me. Thank you for taking the time to record this video.

[@MirandaMills]

Have a great trip! ❤️📚✈️

[@doreene11]

They all sound great! I only wish I could purchase them in my country. I wonder if they are on Kindle or only on paperback? 🤔 I wish to read them at least on my Kindle because I have FOMO now 😂😂

[@yarnmugspodcast9123]

Hi and thanks for sharing your love of Persephone books. I’ve read many. Absolutely loved Miss Pettigrew, but another emotional favourite was Doreen, about her experience of being an evacuee. Have you read that? Sarah 😊

[@MirandaMills]

Yes, it is very good too. Her The House Opposite (my copy is published by Dean Street Press) is another of her works that has recently been reprinted.

[@amandacater2534]

Thanks

[@MirandaMills]

Thanks so much, Amanda! I so appreciate your kind support ❤️📚💐

[@Without_words1]

Hi, Miranda, thanks for all the recommendations. I would like to know your thoughts about Agatha Christie’s works as Mary Westmacott. I read “Burden” and A daughter’s is a daughter “ and loved them.

[@glendaslanina9939]

Good morning Miranda. I, too, noticed your plain mug but I immediately thought that you were paying tribute to Persephone’s iconic plain grey covers. Was I correct? Anyway, this was a good video with many great recommendations. I have to laugh a bit because I made it through this comment without hitting post accidentally, unlike my highlight of the week. Thank you as always.🌸

[@MirandaMills]

Yes, that was indeed why I chose the grey mug for this video, Glenda 😀❤️📚

[@maryfilippou6667]

Understood Betsy eas a childhood favorite of mine. I wonder what became of my copy! I Avidly reD The Hopkins Manuscript last year; discovered it by chance looking for an RC Sherriff. I Really enjoyed it! I was riveted. It's rather too close to our present age, thought written decades back.

[@AnneBarlow]

Thank you, lovely as always.

[@MirandaMills]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your kind comment ❤️📚

[@idabustamante7081]

Hello Miranda tfs your collection . . have a blessed week ahead take care ♥️🙋‍♀️🌻🦋🌷🪻💐🌺

[@LisaofHopewell]

Miss Pettigrew and Miss Buncle!!!!

[@gailgilchrist5421]

Spent the last 20+ minutes madly scribbling down these titles and authors as they all sound good. I haven't read too many Persephone books, but the ones I have read I have really enjoyed. I think I would like to start with The Hopkins Manuscript as I don't read much science fiction. Thank you for your recommendations.

[@MirandaMills]

Great choice, Gail! I always list the titles in the description box below the video, if that helps 😀🌷❤️📚

[@ntotman1244]

❤❤❤

[@abigailandmoongarden]

🌈☂I have never read a Persephone book (yet), however, thanks to you I know I should! Miss Pettigrew Lives For a Day is at the top of my list 📚🌷🌤Thanks for adding charm to our Sundays! I hope you and mum Donna are keeping well!💜❤

[@MirandaMills]

Thanks so much! Have a lovely start to the week! ❤️📚

[@abigailandmoongarden]

@@MirandaMills Thank you!!🫖📖

[@susandrouin1243]

You have inspired me to check them out! I am enjoying the book by India Knight called Darling, from your recommendations a…….many thanks!🌹🩷

[@gracetaylor7351]

I love Persephone books I got 6 Persephone books in one of there boxes for chirstmas last year I love hearing some of them I haven’t heard of before knowing more about them . Might try getting some for Xmas or birthday .thank you Miranda .🩷

[@lindakirisits370]

Thanks!

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you so much, Linda for your generous support! I really appreciate it! ❤️📚💐🙏 Xxx

[@barbarac1419]

Thanks

[@MirandaMills]

Thanks so much for your very kind support, Barbara! I really appreciate it ❤️📚💐🙏

[@AprilMcComb]

Thanks!

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you very much for your generous support! It’s so kind of you, and I really appreciate it 📚❤️🙏💐xx

[@myriammourani3145]

Thanks!

[@MirandaMills]

Thanks so very much, Myriam for your very kind support. I’m so appreciative of it ❤️📚💐xxx

[@JillK-re4gv]

Thanks!

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you so much for your kind support. I really appreciate it!❤️📚💐🙏