Status Updates From Cranford (Broadview Editions)

“The rest of the pretty sitting-room—looking into the orchard, and all covered over with dancing tree shadows—was filled with books. They lay on the ground, they covered the walls, they strewed the table. He was evidently half ashamed and half proud of his extravagance in this respect.”

Me too, Mr. Holbrook. Me too

When a certain character died in chapter 2 of this book I began to realize how wildly different this book is going to be from the show (which I adore). But I think I’m glad. Movies/Shows never live up to books and the books always become my favorite. I rather enjoy when the adaptation is different enough to become its own thing.