If you’re still looking for something to read this week as part of the 1920 Club, here are a few titles from my archives that might appeal:
In the Mountains by Elizabeth von Arnim – Unless you are an extraordinarily lucky Swiss person, you won’t in the current circumstances be able to read this book in the place it is set, as I did. But you can dream that you’re in the alps while reading it, which may have to be what we all settle for this year. (And if you’d rather just look at alps than read a book, I can help – check out my many photos from a past trip to Wengen. As I am doing. Constantly).
Penny Plain by O. Douglas – If you are looking for a gentle book that reeks of tea and warm blankets and evenings by the fire, this is it. O. Douglas weaves a characteristically cosy tale around the virtuous Jean Jardine. This is as good a time as any for a nice sentimental fairy tale.
The Truth About Blayds by A.A. Milne – This was one of Milne’s favourites among his many plays and it’s not hard to see why. Snappy dialogue and a suitably complex moral quandary elevate it above the commonplace and make for a highly entertaining read. If you’re looking for something fast (I know lots of people are struggling to concentrate on their reading right now) then a play is just the thing for you.
And, of course, there’s The Stepmother also by A.A. Milne which I just wrote about yesterday.
Happy reading everyone!
The Captive Reader 
Great recommendations! Penny Plain is on my shelves though don’t think I’m going to get to it – and of course I love that you’re featuring AAM plays.
I have another play planned for later in the week and, to break the monotony, If I May. It’s been a while since I binged on Milne but it’s far better than overdosing on Netflix!
Hi Claire,
Thanks for this! Turns out I could get Penny Plain free on kindle. And In the Mountains for $2.99. Without libraries these days, been doing more on kindle. I do so appreciate your suggestions!
Nicky Hardenbergh
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Delighted to hear it! That is the benefit of going back 100 years; most things are now readily available out of copyright. Happy reading!
Super suggestions – thank you! 😀
Thanks for hosting! It’s been fun looking back on some of these.
I’ve bought a Kindle copy of Penny Plain following Ali’s review, though was planning to read Arthur Quiller-Couch’s On Reading originally and not sure I can fit both in!
Not to worry! There is no expiry date on good books so whether it’s next week or next year Penny Plain will still be there for you.