Part two of our Mapp & Lucia book club continues today, with Miss Mapp by E.F. Benson. In today's video I explain why this is my favorite book of the two we have discussed and many of my observations comparing life in the 1920s to modern day.
Here are some of the key characters in Miss Mapp:
Elizabeth Mapp- loves to peer out her garden window and spy on the inhabitants of Tilling. Much like Lucia, she thinks very highly of herself and often gets into trouble because of this
Major Benjy- A bachelor, retired military man and Miss Mapp's love interest
Captain Puffin- Major Benjy's best friend
Diva Plaistow- Miss Mapp's friend, the Ethel to Miss Mapp's Lucy
Miss Susan Poppit- Miss Mapp's rival
Today, I discuss several of my favorite episodes in the book, including the red currant fool debacle, the Diva dress mess, Major Benjy's duel and Susan Poppit's elaborate (and according to Miss Mapp, vulgar) bridge buffet.
I hope you enjoy my observations in today's video. I look forward to discussing your comments in the next installment of the book club!
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Comment of the Week
Katrin writes:
There are four things that I love about this book club:
First of all, the books themselves. As Viola Schneider said, I love the slow pace and how the characters and stories unfold. Secondly, your videos really provide food for thought, for example the connection to our modern celebrity culture. Thirdly, your readers' comments are so interesting that I want to enter a discussion with each one of them.
Last but not least, through the books, the videos, and the comments, I really slow down. After that I always feel relaxed and energized at the same time. So thank you for that, especially now that I know that it is a "frenzy" for you.
Hi Katrin, I'm so happy you like the format of the book club. I love to read the comment section too. Honestly, the comments are my favorite part! :)
See you on Thursday for a "shop with me" video and see you for part 3 of the book club next Monday!
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