The Virginia Woolf Reading Group discussion

I have become obsessed with the Bloomsberries after reading the Hours. Here are some suggestions for upcoming books:

This fanciful recreation puts Woolf at the head of a contemporary writing workshop -- giving writers suggestions on writing exercises and philosophy drawn from Woolf's writings.

In A Life of One's Own, Ilana Simons uses Woolf's writings as a guide to self knowledge and a fulfilled life (hmmm?)


Lastly, Linda Lappin's stunning and exquisite historical fiction
Katherine's Wish



deals with the final phase of Katherine Mansfield's life, and includes a beautiful portrait of the two women's friendship

Phil wrote: "I have become obsessed with the Bloomsberries after reading the Hours. Here are some suggestions for upcoming books:
The Virginia Woolf Writer's Workshop

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Phil wrote: "Phil wrote: "I have become obsessed with the Bloomsberries after reading the Hours. Here are some suggestions for upcoming books:
The Virginia Woolf Writer's Workshop

Mmmmm, this book looks very interesting! I might have to buy it. Yes, I think I will. Thank you Phil.♥

Mitz: The Marmoset of Bloomsbury by Sigrid Nunez is a wonderful little novella - ignored I think because it came out the same year as The Hours by Michael Cunningham. I re-read this little jewel late last year and thoroughly enjoyed.

Also of interest was The White Garden: A Novel of Virginia Woolf by Stephanie Barron, which is a mystery novel, but is quite fun - especially for us who happen to be aquainted with Woolf and the Bloomsbury Group.

Phil wrote: "I have become obsessed with the Bloomsberries after reading the Hours. Here are some suggestions for upcoming books:
by Regina Marler? If you havn't, you really should - a delightful look into all things Bloomsbury and includes a nice bibliography for future reading. A treat.