Fun tag! My favorite adaptation is "Love and Friendship" which is an adaptation of Austen's Lady Susan. I highly recommend Edith Wharton's "Fighting France" which is her journal from traveling with troops in WWI. It is fascinating.
I love epistolary stories! My fav is Snowflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. Two lifelong friends exchange letters written on a fan in a secret phonetic form of writing. So, so good one of my favorite books of all time.
Hi Jen, 84 Charing Cross is one of my all time favorites. I saw the movie first and then found the book and I went on to order the rest of her books. I had to laugh when you were talking about personalized items. I was born in 1961 so as a Jennifer growing up in the 60’s and 70’s I know exactly what you are talking about! 😄
We Jennifer’s really got the short end of the stick with personalized items! 😂 i love all of Helene Hanff’s books. Have you read Letter from New York that Manderley Press just published last year? It’s wonderful!
@ No, I have not read that one. I will look for it. Also, I cannot thank you enough for recommending thee Emma M. Lion books. I read the first one and could not stop. I read all 8. I guess that means I’m kicked out of the book club. 🫤
@@ohiojen9390 I am so glad you loved Emma M. Lion! And you are not kicked out of book club! You are just an overachiever! All the gold stars to you for reading ahead. 😄🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
What a fun video!! I would love to correspond with Elinor Dashwood. She is so kind and clear-minded, and you can count on her actually answering in a timely manner 😂 And then also with Miss Marple for advice and people insight and with Mrs. Jennings for the latest "tea." You're right. It is impossible to just choose one.
Love epistolary novels, especially 84 Charing Cross Rd and The Guernsey Literary… both of which I’ve read more than once. I also think Anne Frank was my first as well. ❤️
I just read Lois Lowry's latest release, Tree Table Book. It made me think of Anastasia Krupnik which I hadn't thought of in a million years, and here you are mentioning it 😊
I agree about The Enchanted April. I have the same edition! (Isn’t it gorgeous?!) I enjoyed it too but it would have been more interesting in letters. I would also want to read 84 Charing Cross Road the first time again.
I just read Captain Wentworth's letter last night! 🙂 Good answers for #6! I think an adaptation of To Night Owl From Dogfish by Sloan/Wolitzer would be fun.
This was fun, Jen! Epistolary novels have grown on me in recent years. I think I initially struggled with my brain being able to get into a flow and rhythm, but I don’t generally find that to be as challenging now. I’m glad I stuck with them because I find they often hold a unique type of charm, probably largely attributed to the intimacy, as you mentioned. As always, thank you! 💌
I’m glad to hear you have started enjoying epistolary novels! 😁 Having the name Jennifer in the 70s/80s was quite the thing! I had one class in junior high of 30 kids and there were SEVEN Jennifer’s! 😳😂
fun video, Jen! so many good ones out there - I can relate to never finding your name on all those fun items to own growing up -- to this day, I still look for mine! I too have been meaning to watch 84 Charring Cross Rd. 😊📚📬✉
I’m glad I’m not alone in still looking for my name on personalized items. Someone just mentioned 84, Charing Cross Road is available to watch on UA-cam. 😊
I’m so glad you enjoyed this. I’ll have to share a video of all our Gilded Age reads. This month we read a short story by Constance Fenimore Woolson and next month we are reading The Glimpses of the Moon by Edith Wharton.
An epistolary novel (from the word epistle) is a novel written in letters. It’s often used to describe novels written in journal or diary format as well. 😊
I just borrowed the ebook of Business as Usual. It sounds like a nice break from the longer, heavier books I’ve been reading. PS: The movie of 84 Charing Cross Road is fantastic. Put it off no longer.
I think that I would like the "newer" books like Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society or Rosamunde Pilcher's books rather than Clarissa or Pamela by Samuel Richardson.
Oh that’s right. I’m very on the fence about that one. I don’t think the subject matter is for me. It makes me anxious just thinking about it. Though I’ve loved Ariel Lawhon’s other books.
I would be close to a 5 also😊 I have the DVD of 84 Charring Cross Rd; EXCELLENT! I would love to be friends with/ read her letters/ journals; Abigail Adams, John Adams wife. Have her book "Dear Friend but haven't read it yet. DEFINITELY Jane Eyre for epistolary novel! 84 Charring Cross Rd and Guernsey my most favorite epistolary bks. As I know you I don't believe you would like the book I asked you if you read. Total "0" for me. Waste of my money😑
In my opinion, “84, Charing Cross Road” is the epistolary novel of epistolary novels. It may be one of the few cases where the film is as good as the book.📨
💌Lovely video. As always, more books added to my TBR…. Thank you! 😍
You are welcome, Gabriela! Thank you for watching and commenting. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing the link to “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.” . Enjoyed reading it, and all your responses, Jen.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this and the letter. Thank you so much for watching! 💕
Fun and interesting. Thank you.
You’re welcome. I’m glad you liked this. 😊
Completely agree with you about 84 Charing Cross Road. Such a wonderful book, and the adaptation is excellent.
I’m going to watch the adaptation this weekend! 😊
Fun tag! My favorite adaptation is "Love and Friendship" which is an adaptation of Austen's Lady Susan. I highly recommend Edith Wharton's "Fighting France" which is her journal from traveling with troops in WWI. It is fascinating.
I forgot about Love & Friendship! That is a fun adaptation. 😁 And thank you for recommending Fighting France…I will add that to my TBR.
I love epistolary stories! My fav is Snowflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. Two lifelong friends exchange letters written on a fan in a secret phonetic form of writing. So, so good one of my favorite books of all time.
I love that book! I forgot it was epistolary so thank you for reminding me. 😊
Hi Jen, 84 Charing Cross is one of my all time favorites. I saw the movie first and then found the book and I went on to order the rest of her books. I had to laugh when you were talking about personalized items. I was born in 1961 so as a Jennifer growing up in the 60’s and 70’s I know exactly what you are talking about! 😄
We Jennifer’s really got the short end of the stick with personalized items! 😂 i love all of Helene Hanff’s books. Have you read Letter from New York that Manderley Press just published last year? It’s wonderful!
@ No, I have not read that one. I will look for it. Also, I cannot thank you enough for recommending thee Emma M. Lion books. I read the first one and could not stop. I read all 8. I guess that means I’m kicked out of the book club. 🫤
@@ohiojen9390 I am so glad you loved Emma M. Lion! And you are not kicked out of book club! You are just an overachiever! All the gold stars to you for reading ahead. 😄🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
What a fun video!!
I would love to correspond with Elinor Dashwood. She is so kind and clear-minded, and you can count on her actually answering in a timely manner 😂
And then also with Miss Marple for advice and people insight and with Mrs. Jennings for the latest "tea."
You're right. It is impossible to just choose one.
Oh, those are such good answers! It is so hard to choose just one. 😄
Love epistolary novels, especially 84 Charing Cross Rd and The Guernsey Literary… both of which I’ve read more than once. I also think Anne Frank was my first as well. ❤️
Epistolary novels are just the best! 😁
I just read Lois Lowry's latest release, Tree Table Book. It made me think of Anastasia Krupnik which I hadn't thought of in a million years, and here you are mentioning it 😊
I love a bit of bookish serendipity! 😁 How did you enjoy the new Lois Lowry? I think I’m going to reread Anastasia in March.
@jensreadinglife it was really sweet. Lowry is so amazing to be still writing!
Well, that was a lot of fun! You picked so many of my five star books! ❤
Epistolary novel kindred spirits! 😊
I agree about The Enchanted April. I have the same edition! (Isn’t it gorgeous?!) I enjoyed it too but it would have been more interesting in letters. I would also want to read 84 Charing Cross Road the first time again.
It is such a gorgeous edition! And I think letters would have made it a much different book but very interesting in its own right. 😊
I found 84, Charring Cross Road, on UA-cam and watched it recently. SO good!!! I want to see it again and again! :)
It’s on UA-cam??? Well now I know what I’m doing this weekend! 😁
💌💌💌 my library has 84, Charing Cross Road available today, so I will pick it up!
Yay! Enjoy! 😁
I enjoyed Love & Saffron - a more current read but set in the 1960s. A lot of the letters are recipes, which was fun.
That was on my top books of last year. I just read an advanced copy of the sequel and it is just as good! 🥰
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Thank you! 😁
Oh, an adaptation of Christmas in Paris, YES!
I think it could be fabulous!
I just read Captain Wentworth's letter last night! 🙂 Good answers for #6! I think an adaptation of To Night Owl From Dogfish by Sloan/Wolitzer would be fun.
Oh yes! Nighowl & Dogfish would be so fun! Like a modern day Parent Trap. 😁
Love this. You might enjoy One Woman Show by Christine Coulson--a story/exhibit told through museum labels.
Oh Susan, that sounds delightful! I will check that one out. Thank you! 😊
Hello, Jen. Just found you. Great videos.. Thanks
Welcome!! I’m so glad you found my channel and enjoyed this! 😁
Thought-provoking questions! Good job answering all of them. ✉️
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed this. 😊
Just watched Charing cross road. Good. Love enchanted April 💖
This was fun, Jen! Epistolary novels have grown on me in recent years. I think I initially struggled with my brain being able to get into a flow and rhythm, but I don’t generally find that to be as challenging now. I’m glad I stuck with them because I find they often hold a unique type of charm, probably largely attributed to the intimacy, as you mentioned. As always, thank you! 💌
I’m glad to hear you have started enjoying epistolary novels! 😁 Having the name Jennifer in the 70s/80s was quite the thing! I had one class in junior high of 30 kids and there were SEVEN Jennifer’s! 😳😂
This was a fun video which really had me thinking as to what my answers would be. 📩
I’m so glad you enjoyed this! ❤️
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Thanks Jen!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching. 😊❤️
Letter and or journals are relatively short chapter too, and I like that.
Yes, that is a lovely part about them! I do like a good short chapter. 😁
The earliest epistolary novel I can remember reading was Anne of Windy Poplars.
I didn't realize that one was epistolary! That's the next one I have to read in the Anne series.
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I’m an epistolary novel gal!! ❤84CCR and Business as Usual! First epistolary novel read was Daddy Long Legs!
Yay epistolary novels! 😁 I love Daddy Long-Legs! Though I didn’t read it until I was an adult. I want to reread it this year.
fun video, Jen! so many good ones out there - I can relate to never finding your name on all those fun items to own growing up -- to this day, I still look for mine! I too have been meaning to watch 84 Charring Cross Rd. 😊📚📬✉
I’m glad I’m not alone in still looking for my name on personalized items. Someone just mentioned 84, Charing Cross Road is available to watch on UA-cam. 😊
I liked this tag very much! Also, I would love to know which Edith Wharton novels and other novels you are specifically reading for your club?💌
I’m so glad you enjoyed this. I’ll have to share a video of all our Gilded Age reads. This month we read a short story by Constance Fenimore Woolson and next month we are reading The Glimpses of the Moon by Edith Wharton.
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I have never heard this term. What does epistalry novel?
An epistolary novel (from the word epistle) is a novel written in letters. It’s often used to describe novels written in journal or diary format as well. 😊
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I just borrowed the ebook of Business as Usual. It sounds like a nice break from the longer, heavier books I’ve been reading. PS: The movie of 84 Charing Cross Road is fantastic. Put it off no longer.
I just need to find where I can stream it and then I will watch it. I might do that this weekend. 😊
💌Melanie was impossible to find also, more so because they just didn't make it!
So many names they didn’t (and don’t) make! They need to have made to order personalized items. 😊
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I think that I would like the "newer" books like Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society or Rosamunde Pilcher's books rather than Clarissa or Pamela by Samuel Richardson.
I had to read Pamela in college and remember having such a hard time staying awake while reading it!
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At least Jennifer got a slot. They had never heard of Abigail in the 1980’s 😢
I am sure lots of names never had a slot! Probably even more so now with all the unique names there are!
It was "The Frozen River"
Oh that’s right. I’m very on the fence about that one. I don’t think the subject matter is for me. It makes me anxious just thinking about it. Though I’ve loved Ariel Lawhon’s other books.
If I were a kid again, I would want to be friends with Anne from Anne of Green Gables. I thought that immediately as I was reading it.
I have a lot of characters from my childhood favorite books that I wanted to be friends with. Caddie Woodlawn is probably at the top of my list. 😊
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Have you read a woman of independent means?
I haven’t but I remember when the miniseries came out. I need to add it to my TBR!
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I want to read Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster.
It is fantastic! You will love it. 😊
@jensreadinglife looking forward to it!
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I would be close to a 5 also😊 I have the DVD of 84 Charring Cross Rd; EXCELLENT! I would love to be friends with/ read her letters/ journals; Abigail Adams, John Adams wife. Have her book "Dear Friend but haven't read it yet. DEFINITELY Jane Eyre for epistolary novel! 84 Charring Cross Rd and Guernsey my most favorite epistolary bks. As I know you I don't believe you would like the book I asked you if you read. Total "0" for me. Waste of my money😑
Abigail Adams is an excellent choice! And I can’t remember the title you asked me about…sorry!
Just found you and subscribed! If you like cozy mysteries, you would enjoy the one I just reviewed, A New Lease On Death! I loved it! So fun! ☺👻
Welcome! I’m so glad you found me. 😊 And thanks for the recommendation, I will check it out.
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In my opinion, “84, Charing Cross Road” is the epistolary novel of epistolary novels. It may be one of the few cases where the film is as good as the book.📨
I think I might try to watch the movie this weekend if I can find it streaming. 😊
@@jensreadinglife Please let us know how you get on with that.😀I hope you enjoy it.
@@MJ-in-CanadaI will keep you posted! 😁
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