Just as I like losing myself in a book of historical fiction, I'm quite partial to historical adaptations, particularly for television. I like the depth and languish a TV series allows for bringing a novel to dramatic life, as opposed to the more condensed option of a movie. This summer, I have been watching a … Continue reading Books on the Screen: A couple of recommendations…
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Book Review: Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
Drums of Autumn... About the Book: In this breathtaking novel, rich in history and adventure, #1 New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon continues the story of Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser that started with the now-classic novel Outlander and continued in Dragonfly in Amber and Voyager. Once again spanning continents and centuries, Gabaldon has … Continue reading Book Review: Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
Book A Day: Cloudstreet by Tim Winton
Day 8: Cloudstreet I've read most of Tim Winton's books, the novels and the short story collections, and Cloudstreet remains my favourite. I first read it after watching the ABC’s First Tuesday Book Club, back in the days when it was still named that, and Marieke had nominated it as one of her all time … Continue reading Book A Day: Cloudstreet by Tim Winton
TV Series in Review: The Collection – Historical Drama
Earlier this year, I read The Paris Seamstress by Natasha Lester, an absolutely gorgeous novel that I loved to bits. I went into a fair bit of detail in that review about my love for fashion, specifically: I will happily admit up front that I love fashion. My grandmother was a dressmaker, professionally in … Continue reading TV Series in Review: The Collection – Historical Drama
Thoughts on a Bookish TV Series: The White Princess
A few weeks ago, I was hopelessly addicted to the historical drama, The White Queen. I went on to read The White Princess by Philippa Gregory straight after and while the book didn't deliver quite in the way I had hoped, I did enjoy it and I did fall in love Henry and Elizabeth, so … Continue reading Thoughts on a Bookish TV Series: The White Princess
Thoughts on a Bookish TV mini-series: The White Queen
I've spent the last couple of days immersed in the last twenty years of The War of the Roses, a volatile time in English history, whereupon the death of King Richard III resulted in the end of The Middle Ages and the beginning of the reign of The House Of Tudor. The White Queen is … Continue reading Thoughts on a Bookish TV mini-series: The White Queen
Thoughts on a Bookish TV Show: Word of Mouth TV
There's a brand new show on You Tube and it's all about books, food, and friendship - how utterly perfect is that?! It's called Word of Mouth TV and it's an author interview show with a twist. Here is the description: Word of Mouth TV is the first series to combine food, books and wine. … Continue reading Thoughts on a Bookish TV Show: Word of Mouth TV
Book Review: The Crown: The Inside History by Robert Lacey
The Crown: The Inside History... About: The official book to the critically acclaimed Netflix drama, The Crown, including additional material and exclusive images. A fascinating exploration of Elizabeth II's early years as Princess and Queen, complete with extensive research, additional material and beautifully reproduced photographs. 'The things which I have here before promised, I will … Continue reading Book Review: The Crown: The Inside History by Robert Lacey
Book Review: Victoria by Daisy Goodwin
Victoria... About: “They think I am still a little girl who is not capable of being a Queen.” Lord Melbourne turned to look at Victoria. “They are mistaken. I have not known you long, but I observe in you a natural dignity that cannot be learnt. To me, ma’am, you are every inch a Queen.” … Continue reading Book Review: Victoria by Daisy Goodwin
Precision Storytelling in Action: A Review of Liar
I'm now on holidays, a wonderful stretch of seven weeks that every person who works in a school eagerly looks forward to, pretty much from February on. It's one of the many reasons why I technically, have never left school. As well as reading, reading, and more reading, I also like to watch a … Continue reading Precision Storytelling in Action: A Review of Liar
