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Miss Read books

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nansoval Thu 28-Apr-16 23:37:52

I agree, I love Miss Read and still have all of them, like merlotgran my friend who sadly didn't reach 60yrs, and I enjoyed the 70's with our kids. I always wanted to live in one of those villages.

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Ana Thu 28-Apr-16 22:56:40

Miss Read's books are so gentle, wonderful reading for a hospital stay or recuperation from any illness or trauma. Comfort reading!

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merlotgran Thu 28-Apr-16 22:51:11

I have tried Gervaise Phinn but he's too up himself for me.

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merlotgran Thu 28-Apr-16 22:50:10

When I think of Miss Read I remember the long hot days of 1975 (it wasn't just '76 that was a scorcher) lazing by the River Wissey with my friends and our toddlers. We gossiped, swapped books, ate picnics and watched our children paddle.

Happy days.

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Alima Thu 28-Apr-16 22:45:45

I second Sybil Marshall.

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emmasnan Thu 28-Apr-16 22:42:51

Have you tried books by Gervase Phinn? I really enjoyed them.

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Auntieflo Thu 28-Apr-16 22:33:25

Have you tried Sybil Marshall. A family saga based in Norfolk. I have them all, but they are old and not sure if still in print.

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Greenfinch Thu 28-Apr-16 22:31:35

I would be interested too as I loved all of her books as well.

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bartonlady Thu 28-Apr-16 22:01:24

How I love these books! I know Miss Read is not to everyone's taste, but having read them all can anyone recommend similar titles/authors please.

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