tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post1643034598698316602..comments2024-02-25T19:19:39.854+11:00Comments on I prefer reading: Barbara Pym Reading Weeklynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-51445888160541601502013-06-08T12:13:35.453+10:002013-06-08T12:13:35.453+10:00Yes, I agree. I think I feel nostalgic because I e...Yes, I agree. I think I feel nostalgic because I enjoy reading books of that era because i certainly didn't live through those times & I've never lived in the UK. I feel it's my spiritual home though sometimes.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-25868507878402124272013-06-08T09:41:01.939+10:002013-06-08T09:41:01.939+10:00Thank goodness for all Barbara Pym readers out the...Thank goodness for all Barbara Pym readers out there! Pym captures people of certain time, place, and class so perfectly, I feel so nostalgic even though I come from a totally different background. sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02451118522502207371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-32490631386394874852013-06-04T07:46:07.675+10:002013-06-04T07:46:07.675+10:00It would be wonderful of you could get hold of the...It would be wonderful of you could get hold of the older recordings, JoAnn. Chivers (now AudioGo) used to have the rights but Magna Story Sound have recently started releasing Pym on audio read by Patience Tomlinson so the older ones may not be available any more. lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-70977100574016017732013-06-04T07:43:51.377+10:002013-06-04T07:43:51.377+10:00Pym's world is very special. It's wonderfu...Pym's world is very special. It's wonderful that her books are back in print again & hopefully this Reading Week will spread the word & gain more converts (a very churchy analogy).lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-75831010112048620682013-06-04T00:08:52.797+10:002013-06-04T00:08:52.797+10:00I'm a big fan of audiobooks but, for some reas...I'm a big fan of audiobooks but, for some reason, have never considered listening to Barbara Pym. Off to audible.com for some investigation...<br />Thanks for the suggestion!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-262194512085229692013-06-03T21:00:00.521+10:002013-06-03T21:00:00.521+10:00I'm loving all this Pym love. I feel like I...I'm loving all this Pym love. I feel like I've entered a special universe populated with tea, clergymen and excellent women.<br />How have I missed this for the past 45 years of my life???Bronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110584237325026052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-87546408626217634622013-06-03T07:51:18.330+10:002013-06-03T07:51:18.330+10:00EW is my favourite Pym, I have three copies of it ...EW is my favourite Pym, I have three copies of it & I've read it at least a dozen times. I'm sorry that the original audio books are no longer available but I still have hopes that they'll be reissued.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-80709024746511278382013-06-03T01:21:12.307+10:002013-06-03T01:21:12.307+10:00While I really enjoyed Jane and Prudence, Excellen...While I really enjoyed Jane and Prudence, Excellent Women just blew me away. I read the entire book yesterday. Also curious about those audio books...Franceshttp://www.nonsuchbook.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-7173654724482757332013-06-02T12:25:08.542+10:002013-06-02T12:25:08.542+10:00If only I had copies of those audio books! A diffe...If only I had copies of those audio books! A different publisher now seems to have the rights & I've seen new versions coming in at work but I haven't the heart to listen to them. They can't possibly be as good as Juliet, Julia & Susan. It's lovely to have a reason (or excuse) to reread a favourite.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-36345194736024897792013-06-02T12:23:37.512+10:002013-06-02T12:23:37.512+10:00I love her & I think if you like reading some ...I love her & I think if you like reading some of the authors on my favourites list on the right, you may like her too.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-33101939045928695062013-06-02T01:04:59.213+10:002013-06-02T01:04:59.213+10:00I'm finding myself a little jealous of your au...I'm finding myself a little jealous of your audio versions! The Pyms (I'm starting with Some Tame Gazelle, and it's hard to believe it won't be one my favorites too) are all re-reads for me, but it's been a long time. I'm so glad we have this chance to read them together.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912114716426828436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-82092472205758824042013-06-01T17:09:26.077+10:002013-06-01T17:09:26.077+10:00I have yet to read any Barbara Pym, I can see I ne...I have yet to read any Barbara Pym, I can see I need to rectify this.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356433191383783293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-88793621689929671372013-06-01T11:17:04.969+10:002013-06-01T11:17:04.969+10:00J&P is very good, it's in my second rank o...J&P is very good, it's in my second rank of favourites with less Than Angels & An Unsuitable Attachment. I hope you enjoy it.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3020849054403226268.post-73344084219565871722013-06-01T04:26:26.429+10:002013-06-01T04:26:26.429+10:00I recently bought the Jane & Prudence, but hav...I recently bought the Jane & Prudence, but have not read it yet. This is the only one I have in my library, but reading about the other books of hers, I'm thinking to increase their number.TipiTopihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02764209562765733216noreply@blogger.com