Hi Aaron, when I had an Audible subscription I listened to From the Oast House. I found it hilarious and would agree that Alan Partridge is a genius comedic creation from Steve Coogan. I am in Canada and was raised on Python, Dave Allen, The Goodies, etc so it’s my kind of humour. Also thought he was great in Mind Horn too. Sounds like a great reading week!

The Mitford sister who had me reading her story (in the Mary Lovell book) with my jaw on the floor was Unity. She's the one who went to Germany to try and become friends with Hitler. Which she managed to do, and I think that's how Diana became embroiled in it all too and eventually married Oswald Mosley. And what staggered me was that a lot of the family were pretty much pro-Hitler until WW2 broke out. Fascinating stuff. After you mentioned last week that Dr. Thorne is one of your favourite of Trollope's Barsetshire novels, I read it and have to agree. I liked the first two very much indeed but Dr. Thorne was 'excellent'. I'll read Framley Parsonage in a few months.

Hons and Rebels is the book that sparked my Mitford obsession - such a fascinating family and such a great read

I love The Trip films!

You have me intrigued with these Mitford sisters 😊. I also heard Evening Reader talk about Collected Works. I’m curious to know what you think when you’re done. Hopefully it will pick up a bit!

You're making me regret giving away my Mitford sisters book!!! I have no idea to start with them??? Haha we like Alan Partridge in this house - how can we not, living in Norwich!! Best comedies to come out of Britain.... From my era I'd say Fawlty Towers, Royle Family, Gavin and Stacey would be top 😊 The office!! Sam says only fools and horses and agrees with you on Alan 😂

Never read any Mitford books but I do have their massive book of letters I think will be fascinating to read. I often don’t read books people have raved about because I’m never sure they can live up to expectations, I kind of need some time to forget all that before I pick that up. I knew nothing about Collected Works before Shawn suggested we buddy read it probably helped, plus I have a soft spot for Scandinavia. I really liked Martin as a character because you see him as this pretentious, selfish young man and as a father and a middle aged man, he’s kind of an open book. I loved the writing and the slowness of it and think the marketing possibly plays up the ‘mystery’ aspect a little too much. I absolutely loved it but totally understand why others wouldn’t. Either way will be looking forward to your thoughts.

I’ve only read two of the books that I meant to read this week, hopefully I’ll get through more of them over the weekend as I got distracted by the dog I’m watching. Trying to complete the Practical Magic and the Greatcoats books

Hm. I ordered a copy of *Collected Works* based on Shawn's gushing review; I've also seen Evening Reader's review but it actually gave me pause because the one Donna Tartt I've read (The Goldfinch) I didn't get along with. And now comparisons to *A Little Life* , which I have absolutely no desire to read at all ever! Ruh-roh. For some reason my Amazon order was delayed and hasn't shipped yet; I'm starting to wonder if I should cancel it while I can! I only got through *The Goldfinch* because it was audio. And the thing I was most annoyed by in that book was the drug/booze fueled middle with Ivan. Didn't like the end much either. Really only liked the first third or so... I don't mind long books, but only if I enjoy spending time in them.

I don't know if it's only me, but the sound in your videos are usually low. This is VERY low. I have to turn the sound up to the extreme where there's an additional swishing sound...😕