tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post8516000895401145387..comments2022-07-19T07:48:28.683-04:00Comments on Belle, Book, and Candle: Miss Buncle's Book by D.E. StevensonBellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-28992588670905142692016-02-06T17:16:10.754-05:002016-02-06T17:16:10.754-05:00Oh, that is great. Would love to have seen it. Suc...Oh, that is great. Would love to have seen it. Such wonderful characters.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-13123518687230791332016-02-05T14:24:32.933-05:002016-02-05T14:24:32.933-05:00A theater group here in Chicago actually did a sta...A theater group here in Chicago actually did a stage version of Miss Buncle's Book last fall - didn't get a chance to see it but it got pretty good reviews. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-88636133016120434862016-02-05T10:34:10.371-05:002016-02-05T10:34:10.371-05:00Oh, what a great idea about a television series! P...Oh, what a great idea about a television series! Perhaps they could cast Honeysuckle Weeks (from Foyle's War) as Miss Buncle.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-83887982366830326722016-02-04T16:57:38.384-05:002016-02-04T16:57:38.384-05:00I loved Miss Buncle's Book, and the sequel Mis...I loved Miss Buncle's Book, and the sequel Miss Buncle Married was also fun! I just got the third book. I wish the BBC would make these into a series like they did for Cranford.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-85310121532442583852016-02-02T12:40:40.686-05:002016-02-02T12:40:40.686-05:00Glad you could find it!Glad you could find it!Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-49371347455662576832016-01-30T18:01:54.088-05:002016-01-30T18:01:54.088-05:00I did it--my library has it only as an e-book, so ...I did it--my library has it only as an e-book, so I just downloaded it. I'll start reading it right away!Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-47777294281035047812016-01-29T12:20:13.888-05:002016-01-29T12:20:13.888-05:00My library has all the Miss Buncle books available...My library has all the Miss Buncle books available as ebooks. A bonus if I am snowed in!Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-79881352067890194082016-01-29T12:18:44.671-05:002016-01-29T12:18:44.671-05:00Yes, and I might just have to re-watch the ladies ...Yes, and I might just have to re-watch the ladies of Cranford soon!Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-80861198975454462132016-01-28T14:33:03.144-05:002016-01-28T14:33:03.144-05:00Oh, I'm so glad it's easy for you to get t...Oh, I'm so glad it's easy for you to get the Buncle books. I love the book Cranford, but I haven't yet seen the television version. Perfect for one of these cold winter nights!joan.kylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015342608992682333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-4137761323851192752016-01-28T12:17:28.765-05:002016-01-28T12:17:28.765-05:00I have it on reserve at my library. I love it when...I have it on reserve at my library. I love it when a plan comes together!Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-14997331594739885072016-01-27T19:51:29.934-05:002016-01-27T19:51:29.934-05:00I'm excited...my library actually has a copy! ...I'm excited...my library actually has a copy! And they have Miss Buncle Married, too. Have you read that one yet?Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-90441427595384258182016-01-27T16:13:20.008-05:002016-01-27T16:13:20.008-05:00I know. I admire her pluck. And so funny about the...I know. I admire her pluck. And so funny about the possibility of raising hens!Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-80187301012013866572016-01-27T16:06:28.208-05:002016-01-27T16:06:28.208-05:00Joan, it was your mention of Miss Buncle that insp...Joan, it was your mention of Miss Buncle that inspired me to check the library and to be delighted that it carries all three in the series. I do love Cranford, both the television version and the book version. Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-48326081424600323322016-01-27T16:03:36.727-05:002016-01-27T16:03:36.727-05:00Lark, it is quite amusing. Not too strenuous (exce...Lark, it is quite amusing. Not too strenuous (except for keeping track of the characters). Miss Buncle comes into her own!Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-54210308491743376652016-01-27T08:50:30.468-05:002016-01-27T08:50:30.468-05:00I think I've read all the Buncle books. They&...I think I've read all the Buncle books. They're just the right thing when you don't want to concentrate too hard and you want to smile a bit. Cranford, however, is one of my favorites books. I laughed aloud at the old ladies!joan.kylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015342608992682333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-59009240239246210092016-01-26T19:38:34.837-05:002016-01-26T19:38:34.837-05:00This sounds delightfully funny. Am adding it to my...This sounds delightfully funny. Am adding it to my list! :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-63402386344377858472016-01-26T19:15:36.214-05:002016-01-26T19:15:36.214-05:00Aha! All-the-more reason to meet Miss Buncle. I a...Aha! All-the-more reason to meet Miss Buncle. I actually did check my library system, and find it D. E. Stevenson is available, though very popular right now. Thanks, Belle. Penny O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665025558373015362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-55403162589834901722016-01-26T05:23:50.967-05:002016-01-26T05:23:50.967-05:00She was such a great heroine - so desperately brok...She was such a great heroine - so desperately broke and able to save herself through her writing. skiourophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200877834536477400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-60383737707087504282016-01-25T14:49:00.185-05:002016-01-25T14:49:00.185-05:00Oh, Kathy, just dive right in. It is available as ...Oh, Kathy, just dive right in. It is available as an ebook from my library and I was able to check it out right away. I will admit that at first I had trouble keeping all the characters straight, but after that slight hurdle it was a terrific read. Now on to the second in the series (there are three).Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-70409062706741055842016-01-25T14:46:48.719-05:002016-01-25T14:46:48.719-05:00Penny, you will definitely get along with Miss Bun...Penny, you will definitely get along with Miss Buncle. There is even a character with the name of Dorcas, our favorite postmistress from LRtoC!Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04335523622158333456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-69840325773220751442016-01-23T16:31:21.055-05:002016-01-23T16:31:21.055-05:00I have wanted to read Miss Buncle for a while--it ...I have wanted to read Miss Buncle for a while--it sounds like so much fun. I loved Cranford, and I happen to be reading Lark Rise to Candleford right now! Kathy A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01499969787028085716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148557807474310110.post-87410601474740903692016-01-22T21:47:29.832-05:002016-01-22T21:47:29.832-05:00I AM a fan of Lark Rise to Candleford, which I hav...I AM a fan of Lark Rise to Candleford, which I have read, and Cranford, which I haven't but plan to, as I adore the series. I need to put Miss Buncle on my list. It sounds absolutely delightful. Penny O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665025558373015362noreply@blogger.com