Milestone book for me is A tale of two cities by Charles Dickens. It got me back into reading as an adult after school had ruined it for me a bit! I remember being so absorbed I struggled to go to work
When I was 14, my dad challenged me to read James Micheners novel, Texas . It was HUGE! I had the month of July to complete it, and there was a test. If I passed the test, I would make $20. I will never forget that. I passed the quiz and took everyone to Dairy Queen
Are you there God, It's me Margaret is one I read over and over again as a pre-teen obsessed with learning about periods! That's the one that came to mind as soon as you asked the question!
You both sound like great cooks. Have you ever thought about doing Veganuary? It's a lot of fun and a good way to try many new foods. Since I know you enjoy themes it would be a nice challenge to pair with the book "We Are The Weather" (or "This is Vegan Propaganda" but that one is longer)
Something interesting, I was putting Toxic and YN on hold and saw they were both checked out at the same library. What are the odds it is one of your viewers?! If anyone south of Atlanta GA sees this, hello!!
Also, old Bernstein Young People's concerts recordings are a fine way to learn to appreciate classical music, must be available somewhere in a modern format. I loved Grown Ups by Marian Keyes.
The last Harry Potter book will always mark the end of school for me. I wasn't allowed to read it until my exams were over and then I came home after my last exam to see that my mum had bought it for me.
When desperate, you can substitute cottage cheese for ricotta in lasagna and an added benefit, more economical. First Anniversary present from my husband, Love Story by Erich Segal, fifty-four years ago.
Joanna Lumley has a classical music podcast with her conductor husband! Maestro something is called. Sorry for the lack of precision hahaha I'm one of those who don't like when there's someone with dancing experience on Strictly because it's evidently unfair for the rest of the celebs. They're all stomping and plodding along while the experienced one is just being instantly amazing and showing off. I don't think that's gonna happen this year. I don't know many of the contestants but none of them seem to be a dancer.
Sarah Dittum is a strange and disappointing choice - I would have thought there are other books that deal with similar themes that haven't been written by her
