Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Warm, Wise, and Wonderful Willett


If you haven't read a Marcia Willett novel, let me do you a favor and recommend that you pick up one (or several) and wander across the rose-covered lanes and rocky shores of her oh-so-charming English mind. The ambience of her books is so irresistible that I've been on a reading binge of sorts, inhaling her novels one after another on my Kindle. Now that I've exhausted that source, I am seriously considering buying hard copies of the rest and finishing the feast!

In the past couple of weeks, I have read the following: The Children's Hour, Christmas in Cornwall, The Courtyard, Echoes of the Dance, First Friends, A Friend of the Family, Second Time Around, A Summer in the Country, The Way We Were, and A Week in Winter. All are steeped in family and scented in English countryside, leaving this reader as calm and content as a cozy fireside sit-down with the likes of Rosamunde Pilcher.

So grab a fuzzy blanket, settle yourself in your favorite chair, and enter the world of unique characters, intriguing family relationships, and peaceful page-turning that is part and parcel of the Marcia Willett experience. But don't be surprised when she plants a garden of past and present secrets along the way...

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23 comments:

Esther Joy said...

I need some new reading material - I may just have to check these out!

LeAnn said...

Oh my gosh Sue, I would so love to do this. I will add these to my wish list of books. I know I would love these kinds of stories. I so need to do exactly what you suggest. I am dreaming of some moments like this.......
Blessings!

Anonymous said...

Ooooh, I love a good author recommendation. Thanks!

Lola said...

Unfortunately too busy these days writing the next in my novel series to do much reading for pleasure but if I've the time I'll certainly dip into this. As you know, I adore the English countryside!

Lovely post - as always!

Unknown said...

Oh! I wish mummyhood will give me a spare time to read. I would love to do this :)

Hugs,
Scudds

Unknown said...

Thanks, Sue. I am always up for a good author recommendation.

Rocky Mountain Woman said...

I love finding new authors! I'll download one this weekend and have at it...

Pondside said...

She's a favourite of mine too!

alpinekleins said...

Oh my goodness! I can hardly wait :D

KK

Grandma Honey said...

This sounds so so good. I've never even heard of this author but I'm going to check her out. Thank you Sue! Btw, thank you so much for what you taught us about the oils. The serenity and lavender really do work!

Serene is my name, not my life! said...

Hmmm... I'mm a big reader and can't say I've read any of those. I'll check them out! Thanks! :)

Friko said...

Sounds like the roses-round-the door-Aga-sage type of novel.
I’ve never heard of Willett, but I’ve heard of Pilcher. I have read neither writer, but if I find Willett in the second hand bookstore I’ll pick her up.

jen said...

SOOO that's where you've been!

Karen Sue said...

Guess I'll be putting her on my reading list...thanks for the suggestions

Nancy said...

Thanks for the heads up Sue -- always looking for some good reads. Thank you.

Brian Miller said...

huh i am not familiar...sounds like ones that my wife would def enjoy...and i would sneak a read as well...smiles...happy sunday!

Leovi said...

After reading your post I have no choice but to seek a novel by Marcia Willett.

4 Lettre Words said...

So good to know! I'm due for a trip to the library very soon.

EG CameraGirl said...

Willett sounds like a great author. I'll have to see if my locallibrary has her books.

jenn said...

that's a lot of books! it's always nice when you find an author whose work you can appreciate.

also, the music on your blog is lovely.

Jenny said...

What a Wonderful post for the letter W...

It definitely made me Want to grab a Marcia Willett novel and curl up in a fuzzy blanket...

Thanks for linking!

A+

Amy said...

I have actually been very discouraged with books lately. I don't have time for the weight of the classics, nor do I have the patience for fluff or the popular books that don't seem to edify or fill one. I am so glad you recommended her, as I think I can trust your opinion in books. I don't see you recommending anything so trivial, so I am excited to try her out. Thank you!

Splendid Little Stars said...

adding to my list right now!