It’s Monday What are you Reading is a weekly blog event hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. It’s a chance for us to share the books we’ve enjoyed this week as well as any reviews and to plan the book we want to read over the next week. Here I like to share some of my favourite vintage themed books and books being read by The Vintage Book Group.
This week I have finished The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald, The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford and Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote. I loved all these books and the way they capture a picture of the time which they were written. The 20s, 30s and 40s are all covered here, so it was a great week for vintage reads.
Next week I plan to read Jane and Prudence by Barbara Pym, The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris by Jenny Colgan and Don’t Tell Alfred by Nancy Mitford.
This week I reviewed Style Me Vintage Weddings by Annabel Beeforth, it’s a wonderful book packed with beautiful wedding ideas.
This week I watched Breakfast at Tiffany’s, which is very different from Capote’s novella and Lagerfeld Confidential. I find Karl Lagerfeld completely fascinating and loved this documentary film which shows so much of the man behind the suit and dark specs. I could have watched hours more footage.
Have a great reading week. What are you reading?
15 Comments
Belle
April 1, 2013 at 10:14 amI definitely want to get to Breakfast at Tiffanys. I also now think I need to look at Barbara Pym a little more closely.
vintagefrills
April 4, 2013 at 6:41 amI’ve only read one other Pym and I found it a bit of a hard one to get into but I’ve heard so much good stuff about her books that I’m going to persevere!
Grace
April 1, 2013 at 11:03 amooh that Karl Lagerfeld documentry looks great! Have you seen ‘The September Issue’ about Anna Wintour? Its really good.
vintagefrills
April 1, 2013 at 12:16 pmNo! I think the whole films on youtube might watch it this afternoon. In a very high fashion mood!
laurelrainsnow
April 1, 2013 at 1:32 pmI haven’t read Breakfast at Tiffanys….I’m reluctant because I didn’t enjoy Truman Capote’s book In Cold Blood…but loved the movies about it. I liked the movie, Breakfast at Tiffanys. Maybe I’ll leave it at that! lol
Enjoy your reads…and your week. Here’s MY MONDAY MEMES POST
vintagefrills
April 4, 2013 at 6:39 amI actually preferred the book, but they are completely different.
Laura Fabiani
April 1, 2013 at 1:35 pmThe Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris sounds wonderful! Enjoy your stash.
vintagefrills
April 4, 2013 at 6:39 amJust started it, it has such a pretty cover and sounds like a really good read.
exploringallgenres
April 1, 2013 at 2:05 pmBreakfast at Tiffiny’s is one of those books/movies that I have been meaning to read/watch for a while now but just haven’t gotten around to it. I remember reading The Great Gatsby in high school but not enjoying it then, perhaps if I reread it at some point I’ll enjoy it more.
vintagefrills
April 4, 2013 at 6:38 amI liked the book of Tiffany’s more than the film bit they are VERY different. The novella is only about 90 pages so its a very quick read.
Wendy
April 1, 2013 at 2:23 pmAll gorgeous looking books! Your “It’s Monday What Are You Reading” button is simply stunning!
vintagefrills
April 4, 2013 at 6:36 amThank you! Xxx
Charlotte
April 1, 2013 at 7:07 pmMy first visit to your blog.
I started a new book last week, Fat Profits. So far it has been a fast and good book
May
April 3, 2013 at 3:26 pmSome great suggestions! I must start reading Nancy Mitford one of these days as I have heard so much about them! The ‘Style Me Vintage’ series is really good and I have collected all except the wedding one…think that would be one I will only get if I ever dare to get married. Hope you had a lovely Easter break my dear!
May xx
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vintagefrills
April 4, 2013 at 6:36 amI will definitely check out your giveaway. I’m really enjoying Nancy Mitford’s books you should definitely give them a go.