The prospect of ... summers by the sea or in Wales is very delightful." Today's Friday Food for Thought is by novelist Jane Austen (1775 - 1817). It is taken from a letter written in 1801 to her sister, Cassandra Did you know? Jane Austen's books have never been out of print since they were…
Today's Friday Food for Thought is from the writings of Dr Suess, children's author, cartoonist, and animator.
Staircase 9 17's Bookshelf choice for June is The Duke's Children, the last of Anthony Trollope's novels about the Palliser family and their circle. The plot has a dash of Downton Abbey and it's an immersive read, full of engaging characters.
Dear Sam, I hope you've had a good break over the Easter weekend? We spent some of the time doing jobs around the house and I'm still on a mission to clear our clutter , so I was able to use some of your tips for recycling what you usually can’t - they were very useful! It hasn't been…
Hello, Today is International Day of Happiness, which means it's also Staircase 9 17's 2nd birthday. We hope you'll join with us in celebrating this little landmark by doing something nice for yourself or someone else today. If it involves a slice of cake, all the better! Of course, as we grow older,…
