Miranda and Donna, I thought of the two of you when I read this quote in the book, " Edward was neither a snob nor an insufferable foodie. He just liked to do things properly. He cared deeply about everything he created - whether it was the furniture in his living room or his writing." Both of you have graced us with your creative hospitality, whether it be with book reviews, instagram, writing, jaunts in the city and country, or culinary delights. Edward would be proud!

Hello Miranda, thank you for including my comments in the discussion of 'Edward'. There is now a comforting ritual and rhythm to my Saturday mornings around this time at the end of the month; I have jam and toast with a pot of Yorkshire tea as I catch up with the always informative CBC discussion. Thank you for inviting us from around the world to partake in a seat by the table. All best wishes, Jason

I'm obsessed when your mom gets on here!! I love all of your videos ! They are so comforting! Can she adopt me?? LOL 💕

Thank you for another lovely and thought provoking book discussion, Miranda and Donna! I love the comments of Jason, Jenneth, Cristina and Julie as well. Dinner with Edward touched my heart in the same way as 84 Charing Cross Rd. How wonderful that both writers spent their time memorializing these two wonderful yet ordinary men who accidentally became such pivoting influences in their lives. I'm so happy that Frank and Edward will forever be immortalized in the pages of these respective books. Regarding Edward, Dinner with Edward reminds us that no matter how old one becomes, life still has great value and relationships are still important. I love the ending lines of chapter 15. " You saved your own life..... You were giving as well as receiving..... You touched an old man's heart." 😭

Such a lovely read for the book club. I would’ve loved to have been invited to Edward’s dinner parties knowing how much he enjoyed every detail of putting them together! I have to say that the Edward quote that most touched me was, “The secret is treating family like guests and guests like family.” I have a French neighbor/friend that used to put together wonderful outdoor dinners in her garden every year, on Bastille Day, with long tables and lots of friends and family (she didn’t like help, either). The setting in her garden surrounded by hundreds of flowers and lights strung from the trees made it all so magical. Even though there were 20-25 people, she made it feel very intimate and made us all feel like family. How wonderful that Isabel had the incredible opportunity to share such a special friendship with Edward and I’m so glad she shared it with us! Thank you Miranda and Donna. 🥰💐I always enjoy all your book club chats and look forward to next month! 📚

Enjoyed the discussion very much. I could relate to this book because I shared a great friendship with an older woman I met at church. Even when we lived in different cities we kept in touch weekly by phone. We shared a sense of humor laughing always about this crazy life. Sadly, I lost her several years ago and will always miss her. Isabel's friendship with Edward brought it all back to me. Thank you ladies for picking this book. Til next time, my very best wishes to you both.💕📚❤️

My favourite KZfaq channel , my favourite Book Club and my favourite Mom& Daughter! Thank you very much ❤️. And I adore David Suchet and his ideas about Edward, I totally agree with him 🥰

My scrambled eggs haven't been the same (in the best sense) since adopting Edward's tips! In fact, I eat them much more often now. I and my breakfasts thank you for introducing us to Edward's and the book's charms.

I also loved this book. One of the things I thought was interesting, was that I kept expecting Edward to give her marital advice at every dinner. He didn't, he used food his experiences, and treating her in special ways. Helping her to realize she deserved more. Thank you to you and your mom, so enjoyable! 🙂

This book was nourishment to me. Obviously the loving descriptions of the meals and the careful selection and preparation of the food was wonderful. I was also nourished by the story of Isabel and Edwards' friendship, Edward and Paula's love story, Edward's advice on living an engaged and authentic life and Isabel's ability to bring joy and love back into her life. As a born and bred New Yorker I also feel that this was very much a love story to NYC and Long Island. It celebrated the diversity of the city (both in the people and the neighborhoods), the small specialty shops, the grit (New York Post Newsroom) and the glamour (the designer floor of Saks - which is a beautiful, serene place to wander through even if you can't afford anything) and the beauty of Long Island. This small book brightened my days. Have a great weekend and thank you for another wonderful bookclub!

Thank you for this lovely discussion! I listened to your Tea and Tattle interview with Isabel Vincent a couple of years ago and have had “Dinner with Edward” on my reading list since then, so I’m happy you selected it for the Comfort Book Club so that I finally read it! I really enjoyed the story, and the mouth-watering descriptions of their meals. For me, the desserts in particular, for example this description of apricot soufflés in Chapter 2: “Edward had made us individual soufflés in little ramekins, putting them in the oven as we began our main course. He served them immediately after they were done, their puffy meringue swirls tinged golden brown and looking like the whimsical domes of some dreamy cathedral from a fairy tale, dusted with confectioners’ sugar and topped with freshly whipped cream.” For me at the moment, with three children aged 7 years, 4 years and 8 months, meals where you sit down calm and enjoy exquisite food and have conversations feel quite distant. (It is more like in The Diary of a Provincial Lady when the son Robin joins them for dinner: “I talk to both at once on entirely different subjects”). But, I feel very grateful and that (despite that I can be frustrated not to have time to write or craft or do other things for myself) I have what Edward describe in the end of Chapter 2: “A place in your head where you are at peace with your life, with your decisions.”

I've been waiting for your video ✨ your mom is the sweetest. I love how she says 'hello' when you introduce her ✨

I read this book after hearing your interview with Isabel Vincent on Tea & Tattle, and I re-read it for the Comfort Book Club. Enjoyed the book both times. One thing that strikes me this time around is what a good role model Edward is: how to be a great host, how to chase your passions (in his case cooking), how to enjoy life, how to be a friend. I hope to be as active as he was when I get to my 90s.

Thank you, Miranda and Donna, for another marvellous discussion 💐 The whole concept of romanticising your life; taking pleasure and joy in the small everyday things is the main lesson I took away from Edward. This is also a way of life that I see you and your Mum lead. I'm trying a little harder to be more mindful, more grateful and more joyous. And I bought a red lipstick - I adore it! 💋

I’ve been reading some of the previous CBC choices and I really enjoyed this gem of a book. There is something special about treating oneself as a guest and taking the time and trouble to present food nicely, whether entertaining, or not. This was such a charming story and I am so glad that I searched your archives and came across this delightful discussion.

Thank you so much, I really enjoyed the discussion about this book and will have to seek it out. I listened last time and got a copy of the Country Child and enjoyed that quite a bit. Now for next time, Miss Bunckle’s Book by DE Stevenson is one of my favorite books by one of my all time favorite authors. I love the time period and the quality of her writing. In these days I feel that DE Stevenson’s books are like cleansing you palate. They are refreshing and clean. Also at first they seem so simple but then grow deeper as you move along. Miss Bunkle is funny and quirky and you grow to love her. Also there are more books about her and I enjoy the way her characters overlap in other books. Thank you for including one of my faves. 😊

Thank you so much Miranda and Donna for such a lovely discussion and for including my message in your chats. I savour these reads since my sister Char introduced me to your channel and then discovering the Comfort Book Club has been such a gift. Reading Dinner with Edward was the perfect way to wind down over the holidays and I so enjoyed listening to your own experience of living in New York as well as the recollections of the moving interview with the author herself and the voice notes of other readers too, thank you so much!

Hi Miranda and Donna! What a joy to hear you both. I think it's lovely that you let other readers interact with you by audio. ♡

I enjoyed this book very much. And I couldn’t help but chuckle to myself how much Edward would not have liked having me as a guest. While I loved the cooking and food descriptions I’m such a plain eater he would have been exasperated with my pickiness😊. But even though I would have driven him crazy, I would have loved having him for a friend. This was such a fascinating book about an equally fascinating man. Thank you Miranda and Donna for introducing him to me. And Isabel Vincent too of course.

I had my tea with me also but sadly no macarons thank you for an interesting half an hour ;) I have just got the audio version of Miss Buncle s book it really is very well read.

Miranda and Donna. Thank you again for an enjoyable discussion. I reread My Dinner with Edward in time for the book club but did not watch your discussion until today. I was saving it and tonight my husband was working late so made my dinner and felt I had wonderful company with you and Edward and Isabel. It is such an interesting book on many levels and your brought out so many of the books layers. Again thank you for this book club. Bronwen

Lovely book and discussion, thank you, Miranda and Donna! I read Dinner with Edward when it first came out and it remains a favorite of mine. Also, I have the exact same Daunt Books edition of The Gastronomical Me and look forward to dipping back into that as well in the coming weeks. Thank you both for doing the Comfort Book Club. It is pure joy and a literary highlight of my month! Lisa xx

I thoroughly enjoyed Dinner with Edward and I’m so glad you recommended it through your book club. It was such an interesting read about two wonderful friends and their journey to come to know each other. The food aspect was lovely as well. Thanks Miranda and Donna for sharing your thoughts on the book.

I am sorry to say that I didn’t enjoy the book very much this time. I liked the character of Edward but I didn’t appreciate the narration and in my mind I expected something different. But listen to your discussion had enriched this reading experience and highlighted the strong points of the book.

Hello Miranda and Donna! I enjoy every video that comes from your channel. I miss, though, your friday afternoons, baking with your mum and chatting about the books you read. ☺

Thoroughly enjoyable as always !

I agree with you Donna, I don't like anyone in the kitchen with me whenever I am cooking. The kitchen is mine alone, the dinners for my guest are exclusively for them. I love to see people enjoy my food, and to be treated like a King or Queen when they have dinner or brunch at my Victorian Home.

Enjoyed this video! Thank you!

I was a pastor wife. Hospitality is a spiritual gift. I observed how much we relax and are ourselves over eating together. I have noticed, tho, that in today’s busy society, home entertaining is on its way out. I think people are afraid home meals must be reciprocated. So sad. A lost art😢😢😢

Miranda & Donna, thank you. Through your sharing and reflecting on the content of these books, you invoke not just a hunger to read, but also a return to a quality of life and way of being in the world that is warming, as if recalling a lost art. I get a sense of 'family' for your offerings. 🤎🤎

I think this is one of my favorites from the Comfort Book Club so far. What an amazing story. I’m excited that a movie may result as well! Thank you for leading such a lovely and thought-provoking discussion Miranda and Donna. Simply inspirational 👏👏

It's always so lovely to see a new video from you both, Miranda and Donna. Would love to share afternoon tea with you both one day when I am able to make a trip to Ripon or York when lockdown is over. I read this book on your recommendation and loved it so much, Miranda. It was such a witty and comforting read. Thank you for all your wonderful recommendations.💕

I loved this book and read it very quickly. I do intend to go back and try some of the cooking. I find the readers’ views are always interesting and encapsulate many of my thoughts on the books. I just received the next book and will start reading it over the weekend. Many thanks to you both for these choices and views.

Loved this book 📚 a fabulous choice thank you. I have read every book, so far in the Comfort Book Club & great choices, some are my all time favourites & some books I would never have thought to choose, thank you as always for the effort you both put into this club. Much appreciated. You both look very well at the start of 2022, the daffodils 🌼 look lovely. Spring is around the corner. Have a lovely weekend ❤️

I finally was able to buy a copy of this beautiful story of love, growth and friendship all surrounded with food. Thank you for your recommendation. The quotes where pretty much the same, but one that struck me that someone told Isabel "there are no coincidences". People come into our lives for a lifetime or short term, but they make an impacts in our lives. I have bookmarked some of the menus to prepare soon. I will be reading this book again.

Enjoyed this book so much. 👌

Your videos are just so comforting and relaxing for me. Thank you for all your great recommendations and thoughts!❤️❤️📚

I just wanted to let you know I just read Dinner with Edward. Without spoilers I will say it's a life changing book. So subtle yet powerful. I found myself contemplating what is important. Not cliche stuff but in my own life. I have become a little more daring and am enjoying things and people more. I have gifted the book to four friends without telling them anything except to read it and they are delighted with it. I love to see them get excited about it. Thank you for such a great recommendation.

I do recall your interview with the author and the story and the way meals drinks good found was woven into all experiences was so much my mothers and her ten sisters monthly afternoon teas Called Sisters Birthdays as there were so many each sister baked their specialty and bone China cups were used Gossip family stories gifts for babies all a part of the special days I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this book Miranda such a balm to my soul and your dear Mum so reminds me of mine who I miss every second of my days A superb read

The bangs look lovely on you, Donna.

So enjoyed this book! Thank you for introducing me to this story of friends.

Hi Miranda and Donna thank you for this lovely video.I listened/watched it while I did some much needed housework.Due to an extreme weather event I have 4 more people living with me at the moment(their house washed away in a flood a few weeks ago) so there is always plenty to do.Being able to watch you two while I work gives me so much comfort and joy.Will acquire this book ,probably audio and have a listen as it sounds like something I would enjoy.Thanks to you I am reading The Cazalet Chronicles at the moment and I love them.Am up to v111 it really gives me a much needed break from all our worries at the moment.Stay safe and well.

Hello Miranda and Donna, I enjoyed listening to this book club discussion. I listened to the audiobook but also had the book in hard copy from the library to dip in and out of when I was listening. The story is just incredibly touching. It makes me think of appreciating life and living in the moment. Thank you so much again for a beautiful discussion.

What a wonderful review Miranda and Donna, I’m a little behind with this book but loving it even more now! 🥰 Thank you so much 🍸🍸

Thank you for another wonderful book choice and video. Honestly, I wasn't going to read this book because I thought it would be a very sad book about death. Even though it is about Paula's death, I found it was more of her life and how she influenced Edward's life in such a positive way. I feel Edward had such a passion for life because of his and Paula's relationship and that he naturally shared that passion with those he met such as Isabel, his neighbors, and even the young lady working at Staples that when Edward asked her if she liked poetry and she told him she loved poetry and her name is Paula. There are so many wonderful things about this book.

That was such a lovely, touching and uplifting read, thank you choosing it for the book club, Miranda! And just like you Donna, I felt so understood when I read how Edward did not like his guests to help while he was cooking😂 I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a film with David Suchet, it would be amazing! Do you know who might play/or have any preferences as to who should play Isabel?;-)

Hi Miranda and Donna. I decided not to read this book because I read a number of negative reviews of it. Now after watching this, I totally regret this decision. I am a food lover and love to experiment with cooking. I love spending time with a good friend of mine who is 93 years old. I call her my wise old owl. I think I am going to get it now and read it after all. Thank you for these discussions. I have been looking forward to the February choice as it has long been on my wish list. Have a wonderful Sunday in beautiful Yorkshire! Greetings from The Netherlands

Dear Miranda and Donna, this book is the second one I will read AFTER your discussion ! I have had no time to read "Diary of a princial Lady" before you spoke about it....so I started to read it afterwards with a lot of informations of you all. Normally I start a new book without any informations before. This way around has been a complete other read of "Diary of a provincial Lady"- and I liked it. Like talking to friends during the read...... This time I try it again: first your discussion and then the book 📖😉📖. Thank you so much for your Comfort book Club.

I thoroughly enjoyed this months read! Thank you both xx

Hello Miranda and Donna, I really enjoyed your discussion and enthusiasm for this book This was going to be a re-read for me and I was very interested in what you both said about returning to a book. I found the recordings you played really wonderful and loved each of their insights. Thank you for taking us on a different journey with this month's choice and I am looking forward, as always, to our next read. Teresa 📚

Well, I didn't read the book for this month, but I was quickly won over. I want to read this very soon.

...do share with us your journey with homeschooling 🤎🤎🤎🤎

....and also, you support the appreciation of the beauty of every day through this work 🤎🤎🤎🤎