I thought ‘Homesick’ was excellent, showing ‘homelessness’ doesn’t come with one ‘look’ - we are all a bit engrained with an image of ‘the homeless’, the often heartless portrayal of ‘not in my back yard’ folk … Catrina Davies really explored other aspects, especially seasonality.
I would add ‘The Cure for Sleep’, wonderful, remarkable words by Tanya Shadrick. There’s a great review of it by The Unhurried Reader - I’ll try and dig out a link.
It’s a brilliant memoir, as is The Cure For Sleep and Toast! I love them all. Thanks for recommending. Next on my list Always Home, Always Homesick by Hannah Kent
Great post, Tanya! My list has grown, thank you… I’ve also been enjoying this genre of writing and have read some you’ve mentioned - I think you’d definitely like to have a look at ‘Always Home, Always Homesick’ by Hannah Kent. And also, ‘Devorgilla Days’ by Kathleen Hart.
I received Raising Hare for Christmas. I don't generally go for wildlife books but it really moved me and stayed with me, because it's a tale about an inter-species relationship that neither party particularly wanted or expected, yet the growth of trust and the specificity of observation captured was very beautiful.
I'm quite new to your Subsstack and would love to know more about your beach house - it sounds rather like Daphne du Maurier's obsession with Menabilly. She never actually lived there, just rented it long term, and when she got older the owners had to move her to a Dower House to get her out.
A great list Tanya - and I must say I’m super excited, chuffed and a little star struck that you’re reading mine too!
Following the latest Bibliotherapists episode I went and bought The Shift immediately! So many wonderful options here….and my shelves keep expanding.
Wishing you a soft and gentle Sunday of easy flowing writing x
You won’t be disappointed. It’s a brilliant book. I highly recommend @sam baker podcast and bookclub 👌📚
I thought ‘Homesick’ was excellent, showing ‘homelessness’ doesn’t come with one ‘look’ - we are all a bit engrained with an image of ‘the homeless’, the often heartless portrayal of ‘not in my back yard’ folk … Catrina Davies really explored other aspects, especially seasonality.
I would add ‘The Cure for Sleep’, wonderful, remarkable words by Tanya Shadrick. There’s a great review of it by The Unhurried Reader - I’ll try and dig out a link.
And ‘Toast’ … pretty quirky!
It’s a brilliant memoir, as is The Cure For Sleep and Toast! I love them all. Thanks for recommending. Next on my list Always Home, Always Homesick by Hannah Kent
My suggestion would be all of Clover Strouds books. Her latest book is about home and belonging.
Thanks for your kind suggestions Marese.
I know all about Clovers books. ❤️
We have hosted some amazing memoir writing retreats together. I recently interviewed her on my podcast The Bibliotherapists
You can listen here. I think you’ll enjoy it 👌
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bibliotherapists/id1780808816?i=1000716798147
Yes, I've been listening to your chat with Clover, very interesting. She's one of my favourite Substack writers.
Great post, Tanya! My list has grown, thank you… I’ve also been enjoying this genre of writing and have read some you’ve mentioned - I think you’d definitely like to have a look at ‘Always Home, Always Homesick’ by Hannah Kent. And also, ‘Devorgilla Days’ by Kathleen Hart.
Thanks for your kind words Ingrid. I’ll check out your recommendation for sure 🙏
I received Raising Hare for Christmas. I don't generally go for wildlife books but it really moved me and stayed with me, because it's a tale about an inter-species relationship that neither party particularly wanted or expected, yet the growth of trust and the specificity of observation captured was very beautiful.
I'm quite new to your Subsstack and would love to know more about your beach house - it sounds rather like Daphne du Maurier's obsession with Menabilly. She never actually lived there, just rented it long term, and when she got older the owners had to move her to a Dower House to get her out.