Persephone Books discussion

I have opened this slightly early because there is an abridged reading of ‎Crooked Cross available on BBC Sounds, but only for the next 17 days.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002...

I will also open a Spoiler thread for this one.

The latest Tea or Books? podcast talks about this book, pairing it with The Spring Begins. https://www.stuckinabook.com/141-do-w...

I am listening to this one. It is hard right now living in the U.S. I feel like there are too many similarities.

Judy wrote: "I am listening to this one. It is hard right now living in the U.S. I feel like there are too many similarities."

I know it's no consolation but a lot of similar things kicking off in Britain too. All genuinely scary.

Thanks for sharing those links, Tania! I was so excited to see it on BBC Sounds, but it's not available in the US. Starting the book soon! Not looking forward to all the similarities to everything that's going on today...

Gina wrote: "Thanks for sharing those links, Tania! I was so excited to see it on BBC Sounds, but it's not available in the US. Starting the book soon! Not looking forward to all the similarities to everything ..."

Judy wrote: "I am listening to this one. It is hard right now living in the U.S. I feel like there are too many similarities."

I think Persephone actually said that this is why they felt the time was right for the book to be published, and I think this is probably why the book has been so popular. It has tapped into those feelings. As Alwynne says, it's not just the US, it seems to be happening pretty much everywhere, just magnified in the US.

Gina wrote: "Thanks for sharing those links, Tania! I was so excited to see it on BBC Sounds, but it's not available in the US. Starting the book soon! Not looking forward to all the similarities to everything ..."

I'm not too sure how Sounds works elsewhere, but I know overseas listeners can subscribe to Sounds, I expect it has to be paid for, whereas here it is included as part of our TV licence. Maybe you can have a trial to see whether it's worth it for you? (If I was overseas, I'd probably pay if only for 'The Archers' and 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue', but that's because I grew up with them).

Sorry that I’m not able to join in the reading at this time, but thought folks might be interested in this info about a upcoming stage performance in NYC starting 9/20. The Mint Theater group specializes in rediscovering older plays: https://minttheater.org/production/cr...
I see they have author info, etc. on their website and mention Persephone!

That sounds fantastic. I toyed with the idea of going to see it in Bath, but didn't get round to it. Hopefully it will get put on there again.

Francesca Beauman was on Front Row last night talking about ‎Crooked Cross and plans for the sequels. It's available on Sounds for anyone with access to it.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00...

The segment with her starts around the 17 minute mark.

Alwynne wrote: "Judy wrote: "I am listening to this one. It is hard right now living in the U.S. I feel like there are too many similarities."

I know it's no consolation but a lot of similar things kicking off in..."

Let's hope all of these things remain Fiction! I can hope.