I’m really looking forward to slow-reading Possession! And The Railway Children is probably the first chapter book I read all on my own, and many happy returns. I read another Nesbit novel and fairy tales were a staple. So, naturally, I’m intrigued … 📚
Going off on a tangent here maybe but I loved The Railway Children, so much so that if I’d ever had a daughter I would have called her Roberta/Bobby. Thanks for reminding me, Grace. 🙏🏼
Simon does not currently plan to offer Possession as a slow read — I am running it on my own here on Book (& Craft) Alchemy and Simon will offer The Children’s Book, also by Byatt, in 2026.
Simon has a full plate with his own slow reads running through 2025, so is sadly not able to participate in offering Possession here, although it would be a joy to have him.
I’m really looking forward to slow-reading Possession! And The Railway Children is probably the first chapter book I read all on my own, and many happy returns. I read another Nesbit novel and fairy tales were a staple. So, naturally, I’m intrigued … 📚
Excellent, I think you might find The Children's Book very interesting then!
You're definitely going to have to join both slow reads then, Grace. Exciting!
Going off on a tangent here maybe but I loved The Railway Children, so much so that if I’d ever had a daughter I would have called her Roberta/Bobby. Thanks for reminding me, Grace. 🙏🏼
Will you and Simon Haisell be reading/commenting on Possession in tandem?
Simon does not currently plan to offer Possession as a slow read — I am running it on my own here on Book (& Craft) Alchemy and Simon will offer The Children’s Book, also by Byatt, in 2026.
Simon has a full plate with his own slow reads running through 2025, so is sadly not able to participate in offering Possession here, although it would be a joy to have him.
Ooh plot twist!
(Re Simon’s planned reads!)
Love a plot twist.
Keep em guessing! So mysterious…
So should I read Possession this year after all?
We’d LOVE to have you with us, Anne, but I know Simon is a very tough act for me
to follow. 🥰
Not at all. Everyone brings something different to these things, host and readers alike, and it's that personal touch that makes it special!
Very true! And the more reading love the better, I think. 🥰
I very well might join if I can manage it alongside my other readalongs!
Looks that way, and here's a read-along for company! I may do it in a future year… we will have to see!