My Brontë Book Collection

In today's video, I'm sharing my Brontë Book Collection of over 30 fantastic titles, including: my favourite editions of Charlotte, Emily and Anne's classic books; biographies of the Brontë family; books on the houses and landscapes of the Brontës and fictional reads inspired by the work or lives of the famous sisters.
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BOOKS MENTIONED IN VIDEO:
(Affiliate links used for Blackwells)
The Brontë Sisters Selected Poetry: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Wuthering Heights (Chiltern Publishing): blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Arcturus Brontë Collection: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (PEL): blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Villette (Penguin clothbound): blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Jane Eyre (Marjolein Basin): blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Wuthering Heights (Seasons edition): blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Jane Eyre (Seasons edition): blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Charlotte Brontë by Elizabeth Gaskell: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
The Brontës by Juliet Barker: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
The Brontës Treasury by Jane O'Neill: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Take Courage by Samantha Ellis: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Charlotte Brontë: A Life by Claire Harman: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
The Brontës: A Life in Letters by Juliet Barker: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
The Oxford Companion to the Brontës: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
The Illustrated Letters of the Brontës: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Brontë Places and Poems by G R Taylor and C E Taylor (unavailable)
Novel Houses by Christina Hardyment: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
House of Fiction by Phyllis Richardson: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Novel Destinations by Schmidt & Rendon: tinyurl.com/3b796b6m
More Literary Houses by Rosalind Ashe (out of print)
Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
South Riding by Winifred Holtby: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Peter's Room by Antonia Forest (out of print)
The Brontës Went to Woolworths by Rachel Ferguson: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Tea With Mr Rochester by Frances Towers: tinyurl.com/3tdchzv7
Miss Hogg & The Brontë Murders by Austin Lee (out of print)
Reader, I Married Him, edited by Tracy Chevalier: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
I Am Heathcliff, curated by Kate Mosse: tinyurl.com/yuvaduux
The Vanished Bride by Bella Ellis: tinyurl.com/e7e297tp
The Diabolical Bones by Bella Ellis: tinyurl.com/vvur7a8y
The Anglophile's Notebook by Sunday Taylor: tinyurl.com/ducevjpm
Brontë's Mistress by Finola Austin: tinyurl.com/3f6rn2d2

[@dianewalker9154]

Anne Bronte is definitely underrated. Her novels are terrific.

[@MirandaMills]

Completely agree 😊

[@melenatorr]

@@MirandaMills Anne's a strong, skilled, and witty writer, who definitely should have more recognition. You might like a couple of other Anne-focused books - Winifred Gerin wrote biographies of all the Bronte siblings, but started with Anne, and was among the very first to look at Anne individually and as a person who's been under-rated. Edward Chitham has also written extensively about the Brontes - his biographies of Emily and Anne go hand in hand, much as the sisters themselves do. I met him at a Bronte conference in Scarborough once, and he said during his presentation that "Anne was his Bronte." He also has an intelligently and sympathetically annotated edition of Anne's poems, and Emily's as well. Elizabeth Langland also wrote an Anne study, "Anne Bronte: The Other One", which dives deep into Anne's work and methods as an author. Harold Orel has a wonderful collection of interviews and observations about the Brontes in a charming, hard-to-find book, "The Brontes Inteviews and Recollections". It includes a lovely, lovely interview with an older Martha Brown, who says wonderful things about Anne.

[@pamelapoet9]

If someone asks me for my ideal vacation destination, my answer is likely to be your library! What fabulous collections you have curated. I so appreciate the time you put into sharing with us all these glorious finds.

[@MirandaMills]

Haha, I love that! Thank you, Pamela! xxx

[@Sherlika_Gregori]

I own the Bronte’s more famous works by The Folio Society. They’re so beautiful that I’m afraid to stain it. Your collection is impressive.

[@gailgilchrist5421]

This video was such a treat as I love books about the Brontes. I treasure the Bronte Folio Society set I bought back in the 90's that is covered with gorgeous green moiré silk. I'm so happy you were able to recently visit the Parsonage Museum. I saw it ages ago but would love to go back there. I remember seeing one of Charlotte's dresses displayed on a mannequin and being struck by how petite she must have been to be able to wear such a tiny dress!

[@MirandaMills]

I remember those Folio editions from my childhood (my Dad still has them on his shelves!). It was very moving to see their clothing and accessories at the parsonage. Charlotte was so tiny!

[@marybarwick4695]

I've just bought Wide Sargasso Sea 50 th anniversary edition you showed us as a companion to my beautiful Jane Eyre book, from Blackwells, thanks for the link, I couldn't help myself ! just had to have it.

[@saosousapereira9704]

Thank you very much for such a nice visit!

[@imsathyasekar]

Those editions are a feast for the eyes!!

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you!!

[@meiliu9689]

That big fat book about the Brontes is actually really good! I ve read half of it. There are many interesting and persuasive interpretations for certain bronte myths.

[@MegEynon]

If Carrie Bradshaw spent her retirement on Jimmy Choos- I have spent mine on books. I love your channel. My only challenge is I buy so many books after each video!

[@emmas7045]

Lovely collection Miranda. I'm a huge fan of the Brontë sisters. So glad you enjoyed your Haworth trip. I also visited Anne's grave in Scarborough a few years ago, and it was very touching.

[@tenorsfan7492]

I used to love reading literary criticisms of the Bronte's especially of Emily. She requires a lot of study to fully appreciate her depths. Awesome writer. QD Leavis' 'Fresh Approach to Wuthering Heights' is essential and life changing, at least to me.

[@karenwhite2601]

A fascinating and beautiful collection of Bronte literature. Bronte Places and Poems (revised 2nd edition) is currently available from The Bronte Museum. That was the only place I found it in stock.

[@GinaHouse]

Great video! I haven't read much of the Bronte sisters besides Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Vilette, so you inspired me to read more. Yay! Gorgeous flowers, too!

[@y.d-v3075]

Wow! This was a long and inspiring video! What I find most interesting- because I did not know it- was Wide Sargasso Sea, which I definitly want to read! Thank you for your vivid and passionate descriptions of books which I love very much! I also like your flowers...Stay well and greetings from Germany1

[@sandyokey7728]

What a fabulous collection! It’s jaw dropping really. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us and for all the wonderful recommendations.💕 have a lovely week, Miranda.

[@MirandaMills]

That’s so kind of you to say! Thank you so much 📚💕

[@EpicReads]

that Wuthering Heights cover is gorgeous!! ♥♥🌼

[@kategoman2969]

Love The Brontes! Love Jane Eyre. It's one of my favourite comfort novels.

[@elizabethbrink3761]

Fascinating! I just finished reading Jane Eyre for the second time, so this video is perfectly timed! I will definitely be looking a number of these up. Thank you for all the ideas! You describe the books so well.

[@MirandaMills]

Oh that is good timing! So glad you enjoyed it - thank you! Xxx

[@pamelabradley2348]

Oh my! Thanks so much for this - I'm a huge Bronte fan!

[@mariajesushernando6168]

Thanks for this superb selection of books by & on the Bronte sisters. It's a great pleasure to listen to your explanations. You're such a source of knowledge!! 🌺🏵️🌈

[@MirandaMills]

That's so kind; thank you very much! xxx

[@kristinebenoitdebykhovetz6160]

Thank you for this wonderful video! Luminous Isle by Eliot Bliss (that I mentioned in my other comment) also influenced the Wide Sargasso Sea. "Calderaro, whose research on Bliss has almost single-handedly saved her from oblivion, points out that not only did the two writers exchange feedback on each other’s work, but that Rhys read a revised version of Luminous Isle shortly before beginning work on Wide Sargasso Sea. The openings of both novels feature lush, sensuous, and sinister evocations of the Jamaican natural world." Luminous Isle, just like Saraband, are sadly out of print, but old Virago Modern Classics are still floating around.

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you! That sounds an interesting book if I want to explore Jean Rhys a bit further xx

[@zeeybooknook]

Oof.... Im envious! Now that is a collection! Im def going to check out a few of the books you mentioned here. Have great weekend!

[@juliavasquez82]

Thank you for this amazing video Miranda! I read Jane Eyre last year and it became one of my favourite books ever. I think I am gonna read The tenant of Wildfell Hall soon. Cheers!

[@Veganmylocsarereal17]

Miranda I love your Bronte Collection 📚🥰...”Wuthering Heights”, and “Jane Eyre” copies that are covered in plastic looks like lace.💕 just so beautiful , ...embarrassing admission, I just recently purchased a black penguin classics of “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (haven’t read it yet) after watching a movie of a book I read and Loved (The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society) every time I watch your vlogs I feel excited about Authors that I’m newly introduced to or Authors I’ve heard of but don’t know much about 😂 I guess that’s kind of the same thing 🤦🏾‍♀️...

[@MirandaMills]

Thank you so much, Kiki! I love The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society too (both film & book). I hope you enjoy 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall;' I really feel it was a book so ahead of its time and deserves to be much better known! xxx

[@paulamoreshead1694]

I really enjoyed reading South Riding after seeing the movie years ago. I didn't even realize the influence of Jane Eyre was so strong in that story, but after hearing you discuss it, I can really see the similarities. Always love watching and listening to your videos!

[@heidikuijer3612]

I can't wait to see your video about Haworth. I just adore the Parsonage. Have you changed your mind about Wuthering Heights? You have a good number of editions. Agnes Grey was a wonderful read. Have you read Emily's Ghost by chance? I enjoyed it.

[@MirandaMills]

No, haven’t changed my mind - it’s still not my favourite Brontë by far, but the Brontës mean a lot to me especially now I’m living in Yorkshire! Xxx

[@teresaparkins1255]

Thank you Miranda for sharing such a wonderful collection of books relating to the Brontës - I think they make up a library by themselves! A really enjoyable video and I am looking forward so much to hearing how your visit to Haworth. 📚🌻

[@malenehjarnaa1443]

So fascinating - I definitely want to up my game on the Brontë sisters now ❤️ thank you for all the gorgeous recommandations 😀

[@MirandaMills]

So happy you enjoyed my recommendations- thank you! Xxx

[@juliebradby3225]

Just love this Miranda So enjoy the comments too everyone Just lying low here after first Covid jab ( Oz) feeling pretty ordinary so this video was so very welcome and jam packed with wonderful Bronte back stories I’m going back to read the letters ! Great to see you looking lovely and healthy. A huge Thankyou 🐨 Julie

[@MirandaMills]

Thanks so much, Julie! I hope you feel fully recovered soon - take care xxx

[@christinebateman62]

Gorgeous editions 💚💚💚 thank you for sharing

[@itssammierose]

Coming back months later to ask if that is wallpaper on your wall or something else? It is lovely!

[@dafnezegarra3464]

So beautifull covers thank you Miranda for sharing

[@martinkingston1498]

If you are interested in really lovely versions of the Bronte's books Miranda, there is a VERY beautiful edition of Wuthering Heights called ..... Emily Bronte The Annotated Wuthering Heights Edited by Janet Gezari. It is filled with very informative annotations ( which thankfully occur on the same page as the text they are referencing ), many beautiful illustrations/pictures relating to both the story and it's influences, historical facts about the area and time period, a very interesting introductory essay about Emily, and Charlotte's biographical notice of Emily and editorial text on Wuthering Heights. A wonderful edition, which is quite weighty and really only for home use.

[@MirandaMills]

Thanks for the recommendation! That sounds excellent.

[@martinkingston1498]

@@MirandaMills You are welcome!

[@kimswhims8435]

An interesting selection, I've added a few to my wishlist. I have a lovely book from the 1980s by Brian Wilks called The Illustrated Brontes of Haworth. It gives a summary of their lives including some poetry and then moves onto chapters on each of their novels and photos and illustrations of places & people that their books may have been based on. Really interesting.

[@amandalavelle2638]

I’ve never hit play so fast on a KZbin video before! This is a fabulous collection of books- I do own or at least read quite a few of those but you certainly hold the crown for Brontë literature. One not on your list, and I read last year was The Case of the Missing Brontë by Robert Bernard. It’s a mystery involving a supposed second novel from Emily Brontë. I quite enjoyed it. Just on a side note- I had my second covid vaccination a few days ago and while my reaction to my first wasn’t as bad as I think yours was, I did feel pretty awful. But I’m happy to report my second has been much easier- just a bit of a sore arm. So fingers crossed your second one will be equally kind to you also xx

[@MirandaMills]

I’m so pleased to hear that, thank you! I’ll have to look out for The Case of the Missing Brontë- that sounds like fun. It’s a relief to hear your second vaccine was a lot less taxing; I’m getting my second one this month & hoping it’s a lot easier! Xxx

[@enjoyyournextchapter]

Hi Miranda, thank you for a wonderful video. I must say that those flowers are stunning in your new Poole Pottery Vase! And the blue from your outfit along with the floral linens in the background provide the perfect vignette for this walk through of your beautiful Bronte Collection.

[@bettedubois9925]

Wonderful selection. Like you I feel The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is very underrated. I’d like to add a novel I think you’d love: Daphne by Justine Picardie, about Du Maurier’s visit to the Parsonage. Picardie wrote a great bio of Chanel, and a new one on Dior and is editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar. This is a great atmospheric read.

[@cassandracope1748]

An excellent and informative video - thank you! I found your analysis of Peter's Room particularly interesting and will endeavour to find a copy of this book.

[@christinepaige2575]

Fabulous...thank you! I highly recommend also _The Bronte Cabinet: Three Lives in Nine Objects_ by Deborah Lutz.

[@moominesque6081]

Great video, with lots of interesting recommendations - thank you. Would also recommend Daphne by Justine Picardie, which is a fictional account, with an interwoven story, of when Daphne du Maurier was writing her book on Branwell Bronte. If that's not too much of a twist within a twist!

[@gracetaylor7351]

Thanks you so much for this video Miranda I love the brontes .love the works and lifes it’s all very interesting .❤️

[@MirandaMills]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

[@DianeC1975]

Beautiful collection. Enjoyed very much. And of course more books too look for. My favorite thing to do. Thanks for the recommendations. Have a great week. 📚💕💐

[@MirandaMills]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@indydriven2596]

Throughly enjoyed this video. I love the content you provide in your videos. Now I’m off to order some of these books 😂

[@MirandaMills]

Yay! Thank you!

[@TinglesmithASMR]

This was extremely useful, thank you!

[@marybarwick4695]

I really enjoyed your comments about Wide Sargasso Sea, i became obsessed with Jean Rhys , what a woman she was and i'm so glad you've included her in your discussion. I've been given the special edition of Jane Eyre that you recently reviewed as a gift and would love the edition of Sargasso Sea that you showed us, where can i get it from ? who was the publisher ?

[@chbronte582]

A good and beautiful collection! thank you for sharing it with us Miranda. You definitely have to read The Infernal World of Branwell by Daphne, two others that I really enjoyed are The Brontë Cabinet by Deborah Lutz and The taste of sorrow by Jude Morgan. I am looking forward to seeing the video of your visit to Haworth, I hope it was a great experience. xxx

[@MirandaMills]

Thanks for the recommendations! xxx

[@angelaspielbusch1237]

I have really enjoyed this video. I need to read a lot of this recommendation. Thank you so much 😊

[@yumiari2469]

Enjoyed this so much.. have put some recommendations on my wish list

[@EricKarlAnderson]

This is wonderful! So glad you've been to visit the parsonage. Like you, I found it so inspiring and uplifting. That Chiltern classics edition of Wuthering Heights is gorgeous! I loved lots of the stories in the anthology Reader, I Married Him.

[@Novaturient_Liv]

Your vids have provided a calm space for me to enjoy. I appreciate you linking all the books in your description!

[@meiliu9689]

Love your voice! It’s so soothing! villette and wuthering heights are two of my favourite books of all time. I do like Jane Eyre as a character and the gothic vibe of Jane Eyre. But Mr Rochester hinders me love the book wholeheartedly...not a fan of his character at all

[@hollyludlow2460]

Jane Eyre Is my top favourite classic

[@endlesspossibilities8203]

Can you share all the Chiltern hardcover classcs you own?

[@karencamer7723]

Hi Miranda I’m in Sydney Australia and one of our local indie books shop can order a copy of The Infernal World of Bramwell Bronte by Daphne du Maurier (thus is what it says on their website . Would you like me to try and get you a copy ?

[@MirandaMills]

That's so kind of you, thank you, but don't worry - I'll be getting a copy myself 😊