Books I Read This Week / British Library Women Writers & More!

[@ScullyPop]

I love having a book channel that focuses on British literature.

[@nancyfritz1827]

I came in from a long walk this beautiful fall day and found your video waiting. So, a nice afternoon! I now want to read all four books and thank you for introducing me to female writers that are new to me.

[@MirandaMills]

Oh wonderful! Thank you, Nancy! xxx

[@marthajumartins]

How nice! An extra video on Sunday. Thank you very much for sharing your readings with us. It would be lovely to know about your reading habits - how you organize your readings, how many hours a day you read, are you a morning reader or late night one ? Have a nice week ♡

[@MirandaMills]

I’ve done a video on my reading habits, which you can check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn63q4l9gd-Dp9k

[@saosousapereira9704]

Sally on the rocks seems to rock! ... Thank you very much again, Miranda.

[@MirandaMills]

Haha, love it! It does indeed!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

British Library Collections are the best. Very well curated.

[@MirandaMills]

Yes! I like their Crime Classics series too 💫

[@PokhrajRoy.]

@@MirandaMills I don’t know if you’ve made a video on that.

[@MirandaMills]

Not specifically, no

[@julieg9847]

Hello Miranda. I've been in a reading slump lately. I decided to join along in the comfort book club and am enjoying Diary of a Provincial Lady. It's so different from my usual genre. You've also inspired me to pick up Which Way by Theodore Benson. I'm having lots of fun reading again! Have a lovely day!

[@MirandaMills]

Thanks, Julie! So glad you're reading Diary of a Provincial Lady with us! xxx

[@simonthomas1672]

So loved hearing your takes on the BLWW titles - especially Sally, which I am desperate for everyone to read :D I bought A Snowfall of Silver a while ago, and keen to read.

[@MirandaMills]

I think Sally will be one of my books of the year, Simon - it’s fab! This is definitely the right time of year to read Snowfall of Silver ❄️

[@MyLocsareREAL]

Ugh!!! I don’t like being this late to your videos..okay focused again… Miranda thank you so much for a bonus video.. Miss Maggie sounds like a fun character..do you know I still haven’t read the one Miss Marple book that I own “A Pocket Full of Rye” I’m still stuck on Periot ( I have lots of those, 🤣 I’m bragging again ) “ A SNOWFALL OF SILVER” sounds wonderful.. I really love books set around WWII ( thanks to you 🥰) tell Donna I said Hello💕🥰

[@MirandaMills]

Thanks so much, Kiki! Mum says hello to you too 👋 A Pocket Full of Rye is SO good - such a hard one to guess - but Poirot is awfully fun too. A Snowfall of Silver is a lovely festive read 😊 ❄️ xxx

[@angelam5943]

These all sound so lovely, Miranda. I especially love the sound of both Which Way? and A Snowfall of Silver as, like you, I am so ready to get into the festive spirit! I re-watched you and your mum making your Christmas pudding and reading extracts this morning and now I am ready for it to be December. Thank you for the lovely suggestions, as always.

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you Angela! A Snowfall of Silver is definitely the perfect read for getting into the festive spirit ❄️❄️❄️

[@DianeC1975]

What a treat to get an extra video. Sally on the Rocks sounds good. I have Consequences but haven't read it yet. Honestly my reading this month has been meh! I read the provincial lady last month. Think I'll read it again before this coming Friday. I look forward to seeing you and your mom. 📚👍💕

[@MirandaMills]

Sally on the Rocks is a lot of fun! Definitely have tissues to hand when you read Consequences. Thank you - we’re looking forward to the discussion 😊📚💫💕

[@christinefortner7725]

Hello, Miranda! I have yet to read any of these tempting titles but have definitely added several to my TBR. I have read E M Delafield’s books many years ago, but listening to you speak of them in the charming way you do, inspires me to pick them up & enjoy them all over again! I also have found myself rewatching some of your festive videos from last year to help glide into the holiday mood. I believe our reading tastes are so similar, thank you for sharing. 📚👓🍁

[@MirandaMills]

Oh I’m so happy to hear that, thank you! Have a lovely start to the week 😊

[@bookprincess612]

What a treat !! 📚📚📚

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you! 📚💕

[@fionahart2806]

Another interesting list, Miranda. I am impressed that you keep up your reading in busy times-thereby comes a New Year's Resolution for me, not waiting for family life to calm down. I am saving the British Library titles for the New Year, so I'll have good reading material. I have enjoyed learning more about E.M. Delafield, and look forward to our discussion.

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you, Fiona! I do make a big effort to keep up with reading! xxx

[@gillianashley1820]

Hello, Miranda. I have only recently discovered your channel, and have been binge-watching your videos ever since! So far, you have encouraged me to sort my somewhat muddled bookshelves; introduced me to Hazel Holt’s Mrs Malory series and helped me to discover several book present ideas. I thank you, and your lovely Mom, and look forward to further literary adventures together.

[@MirandaMills]

I’m so happy to hear that, Gillian! Thanks very much for your lovely comment 😊📚❤️

[@gillianashley1820]

@@MirandaMills Miranda, by way of a thank you for the above, I would like to mention one of my favourite books. Have you read Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner? He was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and this particular book, a study of friendship, is wise, moving and descriptively beautiful. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

[@gracetaylor7351]

I love the sound of sally on the rocks and the Laura wood book and consequences sounds interesting .really enjoy this video . Thanks Miranda .🙂

[@MirandaMills]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! xxx

[@mrs_alder_reads]

I also read A Snowfall of Silver this month and really loved it. I find Laura Wood’s books comforting and full of joy. I think this was my favourite so far. I’ve been reading The Sittaford Mystery and The Diary of a Provincial Lady as well this month. I have Sally on the Rocks and Consequences on my shelf and you’ve definitely piqued my interest to get to them soon. Thank you for the video Miranda, I always enjoy them so much.

[@MirandaMills]

It sounds like you’ve been having a lovely reading month! I so enjoy The Sittaford Mystery too 😊❄️❤️

[@CAROLINAPARISLONDON]

Merci for all those wonderful recommendations. It is sometimes very challenging for me to read period reads (my English is let’s face it very average😁) but still I adore listening to your thoughts and write the tittles on my little note book. Also wanted to mention, I am presently in London (just 2 days) and am loving touring the bookshops you recommended. Daunt books being my very favorite as for now.☺️😊📚🇬🇧💗

[@MirandaMills]

You're welcome! Have a wonderful time in London! xxx

[@juliavasquez82]

Hello Miranda! The books seem very interesting. I read this month The silent companions by Laura Purcell and I liked it very much. Have a nice week!

[@MirandaMills]

Oh that’s a great spooky read! Thanks Julia. Hope you have a good start to the week too! Xxx

[@kimesch9698]

What a beautiful home!

[@lisa1922]

Thank you, Miranda, I absolutely love your in-depth book discussions. My TBR list is forever mounting, thanks to your thoughtful analyses! Lisa xx

[@MirandaMills]

So glad you enjoy them, Lisa! Thank you xxx

[@naomihickman5098]

I’m rather late in watching this video but wanted to say how much I enjoyed it. I love your detailed descriptions of books, and listening to you talk about these I now really want to read all four!

[@ilselauwers6009]

Thank you for the tips . They are all on my list now

[@carosbookcase]

Four more to add to my special Miranda recommended tbr! Even A Snowfall of Silver sounds good and YA isn't really my thing. I hear you on the importance of language (especially dialogue) in historical fiction. It can really pull you out of the story if it isn't right.

[@MirandaMills]

So glad you enjoyed these recommendations! Thank you! xxx

[@nbnbnbnbjjjo]

I don't gel with modern writers either. I find them dry and affected. Love your recommendations. I just read jamaica inn and loved it. Thanks 😊

[@MirandaMills]

Glad you enjoyed Jamaica Inn! I actually enjoy many modern writers, but I am primarily interested in the classics & early-mid 20th century women writers 😊📚💕

[@sandyokey7728]

An evil Miss Marple, I love it! I finished Diary of a Provincial Lady this weekend and loved it. The ebook I got from my library also had two other stories so I intend to read at least one more before it’s returned. Which Way sounds very interesting and it’s definitely going on the tbr wish list. Consequences sounds like a book I would also like to read but I think I’ll put that off until maybe next springtime. I don’t read very much YA but I would be drawn to A Snowfall of Silver just because it’s such a beautiful cover💙 I have also been enjoying rewatching some of your videos from last year, especially the one when you decorated your trees. Friday’s video with bookish recommendations for Christmas gifting got me started down this path.

[@MirandaMills]

Miss Maggie is definitely a character you love to hate! Which Way? was such a thought-provoking read. So glad you're enjoying rewatching some of my Christmas videos, Sandy - thank you! Have a lovely start to the week xxx

[@sararichards518]

I’ve been to the theatre in Richmond and it’s great fun. Don’t go when it’s snowing though!! I would like to read all the books you’ve talked about today. Consequences sounds amazing - my kind of miserable read!! I’m looking forward to your book club. I’ve only recently found your channel - where have you been hiding??

[@MirandaMills]

Thanks so much! I'd love to go to that theatre sometime - it looks very special! Consequences is a very moving book xxx

[@juliealvar4587]

Great video! I especially liked the reviews of the British Library Women Writers novels. I will definitely read Consequences. You made it sound fascinating. I've recently completed The Long View and all 5 novels of The Cazelet Chronicles all by Elizabeth Jane Howard. Loved them.

[@MirandaMills]

Thanks so much! So glad you loved the Elizabeth Jane Howard books too xxx

[@MarilynMayaMendoza]

Hi Miranda, Sally on the rocks is on my TBR. I love this series. Awesome video as usual. Aloha

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you! Sally on the Rocks is a great read! xxx

[@wordscaninspire114]

I'm ordering Diary of a Provincial Lady right NOW - thank you, your synopsis of books are always so perfect 🌷🌿

[@MirandaMills]

I'm so glad! Thank you! xxx

[@marjoriebd3326]

You hit the nail on the head with YA for me. I might be enjoying a YA novel but I am then pulled out of the story by the dialogue as it tends to be too modern and out of place for a historical setting or even fantasy. I have not picked up YA in years, but a sky painted gold might be one I try.

[@MirandaMills]

Yes, unfortunately I feel that’s the weak spot of these books (and the writing in general is a bit simplistic), so you may not enjoy them, but at least if you try one you’re prepared! They are sweet light reads 💫

[@teresaparkins1255]

Hi Miranda, I am intrigued by your description of the writing style of Laura Wood so I think it will be interesting to try one of her books. I am a great fan of E M Delafield and found myself agreeing with your observations and wanting to re-read Thank Heaven Fasting as well as Consequences. Thank you Miranda. Have a wonderful week, Teresa 📖🍂

[@MirandaMills]

Thanks so much Teresa! A Sky Painted Gold would be a good one to start with, although you don’t have to have read it to enjoy A Snowfall of Silver, which is a more seasonal read (Sky Painted Gold is very summery). Hope you have a lovely week ahead too! Xxx

[@teresaparkins1255]

@@MirandaMills Thank you I will look forward to A Sky Painted Gold. xxx

[@creationspast.janebowell1903]

I so enjoy your videos and thank you ! I have just finished Wolf Den by Elodie Harper it is an enthralling read

[@BookGirlTV]

Great video Miranda, very interesting...!