Thank you for introducing me to Lesley Crewe. I have finished reading "Nosy Parker" and loved it. I am now reading The Spoon Stealer. What's not to love? A dog that talks!

The Mists of Avalon, I could not put that book down and I did not want it to end. Thanks ladies, I really like Harmony Reads.

Addendum...warning: I have read The Mists of Avalon several times over the decades...I found it nearly impossible to put down, reading until 3am several nights in a row!!! Day 4 at work was not pretty!

Highly recommend (in order) The Bookwoman of Troublesome Creek and The Bookwoman's Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson. Historical fiction set in Appalachia in the US. I thoroughly enjoy Harmony Reads, the opening sounds of the typewriter, and now have the 47 hour (!) audio book of The Count...on hold. My reading list is longer than my arm now 😂

Another infectious episode about the books you are reading. 🇬🇧

Oh! So glad about the Count of MC; I love Dumas. He was a prolific author and his personal story is interesting too. I loved the Mists of Avalon. Two suggestions: Anya Seton’s Green Darkness (not Arthurian, though) and Mary Stewart’s Merlin trilogy. Mary Stewart, though these books, profoundly influenced the way I think about things. For instance - pouring a drink for the god (whichever god he may be - yours, the local people’s an ancient one, etc. ) demonstrates showing respect even for beliefs that you don’t share….and the idea that “Stonehenge was built by music” prompted me to think that it could mean a variety of things. Music might distract men hoisting heavy rocks and make them happier….or might provide a rhythm for PULL and REST….or that maybe a magic flute was played that really was an enchantment that magically lifted the rocks into place. Her metaphor is divine. I was delighted to see, when I inherited my grandmother’s books, these on her shelf. I had had no idea that we loved the same book, but I was comforted by the thought. Thanks, kids, for the great episode.

Great again thoroughly enjoying

At the time of last week’s episode I felt very much about “The Spoon Stealer’ as Betsy expressed on this episode. But the twists at the end if the book made me feel cheated. I was actually depressed the rest of the day. I had been uplifted by a character who could be so misunderstood all her life and find the goodness to be patient and kind to others regardless. The twist at the end robbed me of that. I too loved ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’! But, again, the character let me down in the end. All of which, even though we’re talking about fictional characters, who are always based on real human characteristics, proves why a real ‘Sin Eater’ was necessary.

Thanks for another lovely episode! Knitting and books, two of my favorite things. Simone, I envy you reading The Count of Monte Christo for the first time, and I am so glad you like it. You are welcome.😊

I look forward to your lively and fun book discussions!

The mural is still in the Gander airport. It’s entitled Flight and it’s Allegories by Kenneth Lochhead. The international terminal is a trip back in time…very beautiful.

I just started The Spoon Stealer and although only two chapters in, I love it already. So, thank you for that! I also love finding Canadian authors. ❤ Lesley Crewe is on my list to read more of!

I love these books days

I too loved the Spoon Stealer and did not find the ending disappointing at all. I thought it was a beautiful way to end the story. I have since read another Lesley Crewe book- Relative Happiness. Thank you for introducing me to her. If you like Arthurian stories The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro is one of my favourite reads. Thanks for a great podcast!

Thank you for another fun podcast! You three are very fun to spend time with.

I read The Spoon Stealer after watching your last episode. I was totally engaged in the book till the very end and while I suspected it , I was disappointed that this was the solution the author found for this resilient individual.

OMG.. I LOVE the Mists of Avalon. I’ve read it at least three times. Maybe four.

I very much enjoyed the discussion about The Spoon Stealer. I will definitely look for the book in my library. And for Betsy...you might want to read LADY OF AVALON.

I just finished reading Hit & Mrs. By Leslie Crewe. This one made me burst out laughing. I love her books. I also love to rug hook. Yes I have several hanging on my walls. They make me happy:)

I finished Moby Dick, thank you ladies! This is my year of classic literature so off I go with The Count of Monte Cristo!

Love that you are reading Canadian Authors we have some very talented authors in our country ❤

I’m marvelling at the exact match of the colours in Betsy’s scarf to the cover of the book “The Night Stages”. Intentional 😂?

Always fun to watch your episodes! One of my favorite historical fiction novels is “Into The Wilderness” a series by Sara Donati.

Love your podcast Very fun I am reading a historical fiction The Circus Train You will probably enjoy it as much as I do it starts in 1929 Keep up the good work Love Love both your podcasts

The Mists of Avalon is my favourite book. I've read it a couple of times, but it's time to pull it down off the shelf again. Sadly, the authour's sequel and prequel didn't live up to the first book. There is an episode of The Next Chapter CBC podcast that includes an interview with Sarah Bernstein that is well worth listening to. Re Fantasy: I have recently discovered Brandon Sanderson (also thanks to The Next Chapter) and his latest The Frugal Wizard's Guide to Surviving Medieval England. I'll be diving into some of his other series soon.

Yes, you definitely need to read Lesley Crewe's "Nosy Parker"

“The Count…” is a wonderful book! Read it in college and then again several years ago. Much better the second time. I’ll re-read “Moby Dick,” I think. I read it as an English major in college. Not so great, I thought. Love the podcast. As for Canadian books, I love the Three Pines series by Louise Penny-but on audible.

I just finished The Spoon Stealer. Loved it! But, I cried through most of the last third of the book :).

Love, love, love your podcasts and I look forward to them each week. You all have a way of making one feel that we are all sitting together knitting or discussing books and having a laugh. I just finished the Spoon Stealer (borrowed from library) but now need it in my collection of books. I loved it and was sorry to see it end. I’m not sure if you have read any of Fredrik Backman’s books but “A Man Called Ove” (made into a movie with Tom Hanks) gave me the same feelings as the Spoon Stealer. Anxious People (now a movie on Netflix) also by Backman is excellent.

I so love these book chats. I really want to read the Spoon Stealer, however, here in Taree NSW Australia, our library doesn't have it. I will have to see if they will get it in. Other wise I have to purchase it on line, which I don't have the funds for and I don't live in a space to collect books. So, as much as you ladies like the Canadian books and Authors, (me to) it's not practical for a world wide audience. Nice to have variety. I'm heading for Count of Monte Cristo....

Betsy, that's so neat that you talked about having a homemade hooked rug because I am coming home to PEI this summer for a visit and plan to go to Pastimes Rug Hooking shop to purchase a kit to take back home with me! :)

The best take I've read on the King Arthur legend was The Crystal Cave and The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart. They're written from Merlin's perspective. I found them much better than The Mists of Avalon (plus, the author of TMoA is rather problematic, if I remember correctly). I loved The Count of Monte Christo when I read it as a kid, and I also loved the ending (unlike another commenter).

I LOVED The Count of Monte Cristo. I didn’t read it in school and read it three years ago. The Abbey was a great section in the book. Many more great sections to come. I’ve put The Spoon Stealer on my reading list. Thanks ladies.

Kim, I checked on the Libby app. The unabridged Moby Dick audiobook is 24-25 hours; the abridged audiobook is 4 hours 😂

I am reading the Canada Reads selection. D add bd for the 2nd yr in a row have to struggle through a few selections. I never would have purchased or borrowed - paper/audio. It is stretching my understanding of some current sociopolitical topics. To off set those I am finishing the Lipstick Bureau - WWII - Michelle Gable and about to start Nantucket Nights - Elin Hilderbrand. The cover shows a portion of kegs , feet in sand wrapped in 1 towel. A winter beach book😂. I have read some of your selections and love your reviews❤

I have a lot of books too courtesy of library book sales and wonderful Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood! :)

Roll on "two weeks" Such comraderie with the three of you. I am not much of a reader but some of the discussion has peaked my interest. Have a great two weeks off!

Thanks for another fun get together. I got a laugh out of your googling conversation. Years ago we used to say if we had an encyclopedia, we could look that up. Now we have it at our fingertips and I look things up all the time, even stupid things of no consequence.

You people are the most fun and interesting besides

You three are so much fun!❤ Thanks so much!

Thanks for not spoiling The Spoon Stealer 😊...it's an upcoming pick for my book club (thanks to you 😊). I've put Study For Obedience on hold in my library app. The way you speak of it reminds me how the Sixth Sense movie ended...mind-blown on how it all came together in the end

Speaking of mythology reimagined from the female perspective and truly brought to life, I highly recommend Circe by Madeline Miller. The writing just sucks you in on the first sentence - so vivid. Currently reading her Song of Achilles - equally good (although I identified with the Circe character much more).

Akkkkk this podcast made me impulse buy study for obedience.

I just finished Lisa Jewell's, NONE OF THIS IS TRUE. It keeps the reader guessing. I am now reading The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. It is based on a true story. Very much enjoying it. Kim

The Count of Monte Cristo is my favourite book ever. I first read it at 11 and have read it several times since then. Edmond Dantes is such a compelling character. Movies can't do it justice, because they have to cut so much out, but I've seen something about a TV series that might do a better job. I'm looking forward to hearing your future comments because it gets even better!