Thank you so much, Ros, for this lovely discussion. The "romance" discussion is quite interesting. I'm excited to read some of Levy's work this month. Hope you enjoy your time away!
I'm even more excited to read this book now that I've watched your video! I'm also really interested in reading more about Amy Levy's life, she is an author I knew nothing of before this year's Victober.
I have Miss Meredith to read by this author. This one sounds really good too!! Thank you for talking about it Ros. I hope you enjoy your get away and that you don’t get overwhelmed by all the sheep 😉🐑
@@scallydandlingaboutthebooks I am enjoying it. I like that the sisters are trying to be independent by choosing yo start a business. I was hoping that Amy Levy had incorporated something of the Jewish experience in the story but that does not seem to be the case.
I finished The Romance of a shop and I liked it (4 stars). The ending was a bit cliche but I suppose that would be the ending readers were expecting. I did like that Lucy continued to work as a photographer. Have a good weekend, Alina
This book sounds wonderful! What's wrong with romance and finding love, even if you are a new woman. People put their modern spin on things and ruin womanhood. Women are not meant to do it all and in the end, be all alone. Believe me, I am living that life in my sixties. I have no love and no children. It ain't all that it is cracked up to be. Women cannot have it all, at least not all at one time forever. That's our mistake in being modern.
@@scallydandlingaboutthebooks only 7 miles away! If you have time drive up to the mines above the village for a very different perspective (straight up the high street and straight on to the end of the road).
@@ianp9086 sounds interesting. I was just reading about lead mining being a big thing here which was not something I would have guessed. We are doing little walks in the best weather bits of the day, just 4 or 5 miles. Is it walkable or definitely a drive?
@@scallydandlingaboutthebooks I’d recommend a drive up and then a walk around - it puts a very different perspective on the village. Also author Tim Marshall - Prisoners of Geography - is at the hall on Friday.
@@ianp9086 sounds sensible. I'm looking at my OS map now. And yes saw in the bookshop window about the talk on Friday. We resolved to go back and get tickets as we don't leave until Saturday morning. I haven't read any of his books yet but keep hearing good things about them. Are you going to the talk?
Thank you so much, Ros, for this lovely discussion. The "romance" discussion is quite interesting. I'm excited to read some of Levy's work this month. Hope you enjoy your time away!
The Yorkshire Dales are beautiful. Rather rainy this week so more reading and less exploring and walking.
Your vacation sound lovely. I'm very intrigued by this Victober prompt!
It's a really interesting prompt. More of a challenge than some but leads to some intriguing reads.
I'm even more excited to read this book now that I've watched your video! I'm also really interested in reading more about Amy Levy's life, she is an author I knew nothing of before this year's Victober.
Her life is fascinating but ends sadly.
Glad you enjoyed it! Such an interesting little book.
I've had such an interesting time with my New Women reads.
I have Miss Meredith to read by this author. This one sounds really good too!! Thank you for talking about it Ros. I hope you enjoy your get away and that you don’t get overwhelmed by all the sheep 😉🐑
Thanks Charlie. Weather is predictably unpredictable but I am having a lovely time.
I read that last year for victober and absolutely loved it!!
Oh brilliant. I am glad I got to it.
Speedy reader, and a novel that is still on my wishlist!
It's well worth reading Margaret.
Hello Rose, I love your videos and content. I did not know Amy Levy, but you got me very interested to know her better and read this book.
How lovely. She was a very interesting woman who died too young alas.
As soon as I will be able to buy the book and read it, I will share with you my thoughts, if that's alright.😊@@scallydandlingaboutthebooks
@@blipereira5485 Yes do!
Hello Roz, I am also reading this book.
I had a feeling it might be one quite a few people picked so wanted to give it a bit of attention. How are you finding it?
@@scallydandlingaboutthebooks I am enjoying it. I like that the sisters are trying to be independent by choosing yo start a business. I was hoping that Amy Levy had incorporated something of the Jewish experience in the story but that does not seem to be the case.
@@59cubanita she was planning and writing her book centred on that at the same time I think. I will try to read that one too at some point.
I finished The Romance of a shop and I liked it (4 stars). The ending was a bit cliche but I suppose that would be the ending readers were expecting. I did like that Lucy continued to work as a photographer. Have a good weekend, Alina
@@59cubanita yes Lucy continuing with her career despite marriage and children was a comfort.
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Thank you for this heads up. I have never heard of this author before. What a sad ending she had. And only 28 years old.
Her life is almost more interesting than the novel.
Have you heard of An Australian story by Catherine Martin?❤
No. Is it good? I'll look it up but tell me why you suggested it.
@@scallydandlingaboutthebooks it is a Victorian era book.
This book sounds wonderful! What's wrong with romance and finding love, even if you are a new woman. People put their modern spin on things and ruin womanhood. Women are not meant to do it all and in the end, be all alone. Believe me, I am living that life in my sixties. I have no love and no children. It ain't all that it is cracked up to be. Women cannot have it all, at least not all at one time forever. That's our mistake in being modern.
Some things never really change alas 😕
If you’re north of the Brontë’s and surrounded by sheep you must be very near me! Hope the weather holds for you!
I'm actually in Grassington, Ian.
@@scallydandlingaboutthebooks only 7 miles away! If you have time drive up to the mines above the village for a very different perspective (straight up the high street and straight on to the end of the road).
@@ianp9086 sounds interesting. I was just reading about lead mining being a big thing here which was not something I would have guessed. We are doing little walks in the best weather bits of the day, just 4 or 5 miles. Is it walkable or definitely a drive?
@@scallydandlingaboutthebooks I’d recommend a drive up and then a walk around - it puts a very different perspective on the village. Also author Tim Marshall - Prisoners of Geography - is at the hall on Friday.
@@ianp9086 sounds sensible. I'm looking at my OS map now. And yes saw in the bookshop window about the talk on Friday. We resolved to go back and get tickets as we don't leave until Saturday morning. I haven't read any of his books yet but keep hearing good things about them. Are you going to the talk?