Laughing Gas (for troubled times)

July 9, 2016September 30, 2020 Honoria Plum

‘Haven’t you ever heard of Sister Lora Luella Stott?’ ‘No. Who is she?’ ‘She is the woman who is leading California out of the swamp of alcohol.’ ‘Good God!’ I could tell by Eggy’s voice that he was interested. ‘Is there a swamp of alcohol in these parts? What an amazing country America is. Talk about every modern convenience. Do you mean you can simply go there and lap?’ Laughing Gas (1936) We live in troubled times. Evelyn Waugh knew a thing or two when he said of Wodehouse: ‘He will continue to release future generations from captivity that may … Continue reading Laughing Gas (for troubled times)

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The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse: a 20th Century Classic

January 30, 2016December 13, 2020 Honoria Plum

The Code of the Woosters was one of Stefan Nilsson’s suggestions for including a book by P.G. Wodehouse in your 2016 Reading Challenge – as a 20th Century Classic. A classic it most certainly is, not just in the eyes … Continue reading The Code of the Woosters by P.G. Wodehouse: a 20th Century Classic

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2016 Mini Reading Challenge: include a book by P.G. Wodehouse

January 23, 2016March 13, 2016 Honoria Plum

At around this time each year, we bookworms launch ourselves with relish into a new year of reading challenges. If you’re participating, you may have a few books notched up already. This year, I’m throwing a little side challenge — to include a book by PG Wodehouse in your 2016 reading. If the challenge isn’t enough to tempt you, I’m also offering a book prize. Read on for details. For those uninitiated in the concept, an annual reading challenge is usually a list of categories – your challenge being to read a book in each one. The underlying idea … Continue reading 2016 Mini Reading Challenge: include a book by P.G. Wodehouse