Just before Christmas, I was lucky enough to acquire three more VMCs for my collection. The first two, Precious bane and Peyton Place, were 40% off in the closing down sale at Borders - I've heard good things about both of these - I think they could be considered Classic Virago Modern Classics if there is such a thing. The enchanted April was kindly sent to me by Virago following a conversation on twitter (do follow both @ViragoBooks and myself @verityjdo if you are on twitter). I will probably save that to read in April for obvious reasons...
When I returned from my holiday, I was lucky enough to discover a parcel waiting for me from a friend from librarything - Maren had kindly sent me these two lovely VMCs (including one of the exotic dialpress editions)
So, an ready to continue my VVV in 2010!
I loved Precious Bane - it's a completely original novel. I bought some Bronte titles at the Borders sale - first time I've seen the shop packed - and felt so sad that it was closing.
ReplyDeleteYes- I've heard many good things about it!
ReplyDeleteI do love dropping in every now and then so see how you are doing with this marvellous venture though it makes me realise that I have not read as many Green Viragos as I thought! Enchanted April is one of my all time favourite books and I was lucky enough to track down the very first Virago edition of it with a lovely cover and it is read every year for sheer pleasure and joy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Elaine - it is indeed good fun and I keep stumbling acorss ones that I've never heard of. Not surprising with 550 of them to get through!
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