Thank you for this list! The Guest and The Truants were both fast-paced reads - perfect for Autumn reading. I’m looking forward to reading your newsletters on both x
That's great! I agree, I love a fast-paced read :) You won't have to wait too long as The Truants piece is hopefully going up very soon! Thanks for reading and commenting :)
Thanks for the shoutout!! Your original Paddington is sooooo sweet. I loved all the links here and I’m excited to click around -- especially to that 1984 retelling.
Wow, Kate! Jam packed reading and viewing list. Quite a few texts I’d like to look at, including the television show you mention. Re literary journals it is a sad demise. I couldn’t believe that The Believer needed a fundraising campaign to stay afloat (of Zadie Smith and Nick Hornby origins) and I recently learned that The New Yorker relies on philanthropic funding. I mean some of that is ok - it’s good people want to fund these magazines but a shame that’s what it takes. I guess if governments recognised the value in the arts for humanity, they might find more. If an economist could frame it in economic output (which I imagine they could), perhaps they would listen...
Thanks for something to keep me busy this November 😉 Happy to hear you are feeling the creative juices!
Thanks, Kate! I know, there was a lot there this month! 😀 I hadn't realised how much until I posted today. Keep you busy on these dark nights, anyway 😉 Regarding lit journals and funding, I know, it's such a shame. I think it's one reason this platform exists and proves that there are readers out there wanting to find quality writing.
Thank you for this list! The Guest and The Truants were both fast-paced reads - perfect for Autumn reading. I’m looking forward to reading your newsletters on both x
That's great! I agree, I love a fast-paced read :) You won't have to wait too long as The Truants piece is hopefully going up very soon! Thanks for reading and commenting :)
Great round up, thanks Kate. And belated happy Halloween :) 🎃
Thanks Victoria, same to you! Have a good weekend 😀
Couldn’t quite agree with you re. Annika, but I do re. The Split! 😉 Loved it.
It was sooooo good, wasn't it? I did shed a few tears though (such a wuss) but the writing and acting were both superb.
Thanks for the shoutout!! Your original Paddington is sooooo sweet. I loved all the links here and I’m excited to click around -- especially to that 1984 retelling.
You are welcome, Haley! Paddington is lovely, isn't he?! I will never part with him 😉
Another packed reflection. Wonderful summary about October and am looking forward to reading in November too.
Thanks :😀
‘Try lipstick shades to tranquilize
Fears of age and general dreads.’
From ‘All Hallows’ Eve’ by Dorothea Tanning
Just did tonight! Ah, Happy Halloween, Kate! Love this! ( Wish I could post a photo in the comment. )
😄 thanks, Sayani! I wish you could too! Have a lovely halloween night 🌙
Wow, Kate! Jam packed reading and viewing list. Quite a few texts I’d like to look at, including the television show you mention. Re literary journals it is a sad demise. I couldn’t believe that The Believer needed a fundraising campaign to stay afloat (of Zadie Smith and Nick Hornby origins) and I recently learned that The New Yorker relies on philanthropic funding. I mean some of that is ok - it’s good people want to fund these magazines but a shame that’s what it takes. I guess if governments recognised the value in the arts for humanity, they might find more. If an economist could frame it in economic output (which I imagine they could), perhaps they would listen...
Thanks for something to keep me busy this November 😉 Happy to hear you are feeling the creative juices!
Thanks, Kate! I know, there was a lot there this month! 😀 I hadn't realised how much until I posted today. Keep you busy on these dark nights, anyway 😉 Regarding lit journals and funding, I know, it's such a shame. I think it's one reason this platform exists and proves that there are readers out there wanting to find quality writing.