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Read recently but different edition, great narrative.

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I had always loved the movie and I finally read the book and now I‘m re-watching the movie. They‘re both perfect.
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A #Persephone novella about a wedding or more specifically the wedding guests. The book sketches the guests in a minimal way and yet they feel like real people. Most of them are not very likable, including the bride herself, but they feel so real. The mother of the bride tries to arrange all as best as she can but there‘s more than meets the eye!

#192025 #1932

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My, what a wonderful #bookmail ! 😍
This must be the package from you @BarbaraBB 😊

Mixed feelings with this one. I think that for a Novella, only 119 pages, the author describes so well the characters, their conflicts, the family dynamic, the time and Dolly‘s feelings and doubts about the wedding. Everything occurred in one day, before and after the wedding, March 5th, I started it near to this date🤗Sometimes gives irrelevant details. Love this cover😍3⭐️

A bonus #PersephonePick as we close out the year, courtesy of my wonderful mom. ❤️ I think I need to re-read this one before I fully make up my mind about it; there is so much detail packed into these 119 short pages that I feel as though just one read only lets you scratch the surface of the various relationships and family dynamics. Does anyone have particularly strong feelings on this one? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Didn‘t realize (even with the title) that I read two dysfunctional wedding books back to back 😂. (One before this was The Guest List). This one however is a little novella first published in 1932. The bride to be is downing rum as she gets ready and her oblivious family flits around the house. Some lovely passages and the entire tone of this book probably was more meaningful back when it was published. Today it feels a bit dated. Almost a pick.

My first Persephone Book. This was first published by Hogarth Press in 1932.

March 5. A daughter is getting married. And we follow along in a few hours before and after the wedding. The preparations, the dialogue and interactions between family and their closest friends.

Julia really has a way with describing people with just a few words or a sentence

I didn‘t see the twist towards the end.

It‘s been a beautiful spring day, sunny with a few wispy clouds, and a chance of rain. I woke up this morning and decided to mix things up, so I worked from a favourite café (sneaking in a few chapters of my current reads in between emails). After work and a few errands, I‘m back home, with paints, brushes and creamy watercolour paper. ??
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120 pages and it's a quick one!
Pretty much as I'd expected and only one surprise! Nice to have read it but wouldn't rush to recommend :)

I do like a peculiar title!

I'm not at all surprised that this gem was first published by Hogarth Press, it's very Bloomsbury. The seemingly idyllic setting belies the growing tension and unease. While there are several laugh-out-loud conversations there's a dark, complex undertone very reminiscent of To The Lighthouse and Between the Acts, though without Virginia's more modernist features.

Oh my goodness this is my new favourite place. Typewrongers in Edinburgh, beautiful decor a small but extremely varied selection. Tom the manager is so helpful and friendly and provides a lovely cup of tea! And the adjoining shop sells second-hand and antiquarian books. Be still my beating heart 💓💓

My zinnias are definitely the most cheerful part of this review. I found this short book full of chaos, so much so, that I found myself rereading parts to see what I missed. And then, the ending turns sad and dark. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I‘ve read so many good Persephone books so this one left me disappointed. (Between so-so and a pan)

I always love when I can fit in a Persephone or two in my monthly TBR. I finished ‘Cheerful Weather For The Wedding‘ a couple of weeks ago for the #PersephoneReadathon. And finally rewatched the film yesterday evening. I must say, I actually enjoyed both equally. The movie was even better the second time, now that I‘ve read the book. I felt, the film did an excellent job capturing the essence of the book, & the playful & witty style of the author.

A lovely Sunday read for me. I‘m about half way through this novella for the #PersephoneReadathon and absolutely enjoying it! I happened to watch the film adaptation a few years ago, and I can already tell the book is much better. Although, I‘ll have to rewatch once I‘ve finished, since it‘s been a while. Have you read this or seen the film?

#persephonebooks #readathon #weekendreading #bookandcoffee

Congrats to @vivastory on a huge milestone!! A bookstore that I‘ve always wanted to visit is Persephone Books and as you all know (because I won‘t shut up about it 🤣🤣), I finally got to go two months ago during my first ever trip to London!! It was so amazing and everything I hoped for. ♥️ #vivabookstore (photo shows two of my lovely sisters @emilyhaldi and @Meredith3

What a good day for #bookmail 😁
And such a sweet, personal touch sending the card with my order - and no: Thank YOU, Persephone books for having a mother‘s day sale on these ‘classics‘ editions with art on the front covers. I am excited about these 3 titles joining my growing Persephone shelf!

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Dear Litsy Friends, Would you please stop posting such beautiful books? I I am drawn like a magnet to online ordering, and deciding that I "must have" ! Arrived today. ?#love #firstpersephonepurchase

"The whole thing is simply this: Is it possible to be a Reckless Libertine without spending a great deal of money?"

#JubilantJuly Day 12 - Cheerful

In this #PersephoneClassic just about the only thing cheerful about the wedding is the weather!

Despite its title, it's not the most #cheerful book. It's still a good one (and a quick read). #jubilantjuly

A really lovely Sunday afternoon read under 200 pages from a member of the Bloomsbury group with some turns I didn't see coming. Basically Dolly is getting married and this novella follows her thoughts and progress drinking rum on the afternoon of her wedding.

Just finished my first #persephonebooks, one I totally choose because of its beautiful butterfly #endpapers. Though they are all beautiful and different with Persephone, and best part is that each comes with a matching #bookmark. Must return to London soon!

First #persephonebooks purchase at the lovely shop in Lamb's Conduit Street, London. Hard to pick when confronted by all 101 titles!

Although I enjoyed them both tremendously, I must admit that I prefer the book to the film adaptation of CHEERFUL WEATHER FOR THE WEDDING. And thus another task on the @bookriot Read Harder Challenge is completed 🎉

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"A metallic whistling pealed suddenly out of the mouth of the gramophone. It continued, and presently took shape and became a trifling little tune. Tigers seemed to be growling sulkily within the machine also, and it seemed that something like a hyena was faintly laughing too."

Cheerful weather for tea and curling up with CHEERFUL WEATHER FOR THE WEDDING by Julia Strachey

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Cheerful weather for reading