Gary Janetti's latest collection, We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay, includes a wonderful essay about Dame Maggie Smith. Thanks for these recommendations!
These are great. I wanted to add that Lady Randolph Churchill was one of those heiresses and even though she did not marry a duke, she had a lot of impact and was one of the many women attached to Prince Albert so she'd have fit right in. I read a biography of her years ago: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1266139.Jennie
As for Dame Maggie Smith -- I am planning to rewatch Sister Act but I have never watched The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in its entirety and this is the moment. I bet watching it gives rise to some ideas for What to read if...
Thank you for mentioning Sister Act. My husband and I were discussing her major film roles and he was quite insistent that she was in The Blues Brothers. I knew that wasn’t the case, but I see now why he was confused.
Thanks for the recommendations! I'm familiar with Dame Maggie Smith from both her theater work--though I never had the privilege of seeing her act, I knew of her reputation--and Downton Abbey. My daughter texted me about her death. Then my husband surprised us both by saying he didn't have any idea who she was! Sigh.
Gary Janetti's latest collection, We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay, includes a wonderful essay about Dame Maggie Smith. Thanks for these recommendations!
I’ve never heard of this book, will seek it out. Thanks!
It’s very funny. I hope you enjoy it!
when I was younger I all I ever read was Sarah Dessen. you’re so lucky to get to meet her!
Great recs as always. Love the sound of the fox book.
These are great. I wanted to add that Lady Randolph Churchill was one of those heiresses and even though she did not marry a duke, she had a lot of impact and was one of the many women attached to Prince Albert so she'd have fit right in. I read a biography of her years ago: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1266139.Jennie
As for Dame Maggie Smith -- I am planning to rewatch Sister Act but I have never watched The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in its entirety and this is the moment. I bet watching it gives rise to some ideas for What to read if...
Thank you for mentioning Sister Act. My husband and I were discussing her major film roles and he was quite insistent that she was in The Blues Brothers. I knew that wasn’t the case, but I see now why he was confused.
Thanks for the recommendations! I'm familiar with Dame Maggie Smith from both her theater work--though I never had the privilege of seeing her act, I knew of her reputation--and Downton Abbey. My daughter texted me about her death. Then my husband surprised us both by saying he didn't have any idea who she was! Sigh.