Weve already talked up UK adaptations, now lets chat about our top British books.
Or at least the ones were reading right now.
I know I once vowed to read only Agatha Christie for a year, but Ive cheated.
1 mistress: M.C.
Beaton and herAgatha Raisinwhodunits.
Agatha is like Miss Marple with a drinking problem, pack-a-day habit, and major man lust.
After finishing it, I went old school with the P.G.
Next up from P.G.
Theyre totally snazzy, totally classy, and totally Wodehouse.
Its a wonderful, funny, and sad trip about how the years just fly by.
I cant say enough about this author (Im famous for giving his books as presents).
Hes a master of hilarity, angst, and male-female relationships.
But enough about what Im into.
Whats English, Irish, Welsh, or Scottish on your bookshelf?
A bit ofRumpoleanyone?Isabel Dalhousiemysteries?Vanity Fair?
Martin Amis, Ian Rankin or Sophie Kinsella?
After the jump, your Bits and Bobs calendar for the week.
(Heres a warmup.)
