Painting by Helen Allingham…A Cottage Near Brook-Witley
The book I am currently reading is Tyler’s Row, by Miss Read, which is the ninth book in her Fairacre series. I love this gentle series, and I’m enjoying reading the twenty books in order. I’ve also joined a fun Facebook page related to the series. It’s called “I Want to Live in Fairacre!” and the name is perfect because I would move there in a heartbeat.
Here’s an example of why this book is a such a perfect afternoon-on-the-porch read:
Before long, a few more people wandered into the garden with their packets of lunch. Diana was struck by their general air of happiness. Most of them were women, faces upturned to the sunshine, half-smiling—children again in a world where flowers and birds, quietness and fragrance, took precedence, and one had time to observe, to reflect, to wonder and to be glad.
A Fondness For Reading 
What a lovely passage and also a beautiful painting. I can just imagine the scene. Sounds like the perfect thing to read on the porch, Robin. 🙂
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Kay, it was a fun read and the weather has cooled off so I could really enjoy my reading on the porch!
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How I love Miss Read. I do read them in order, when I re-read. I’m going to check out that FB page, though I would just as soon live in Thrush Green!
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I can’t wait to get to the Thrush Green series, Nan! I’m so enjoying Fairacre, and now I suspect I’ll love Thrush Green even more!
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Beautiful painting and a lovely quote! Thanks for sharing these, Robin.
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