It’s that time of year again – well nearly!
Daphne du Maurier reading week is back – which this year will be the week beginning Monday 9th May.
I have loved #DDMreadingweek the last three years, so many people have joined in, discovered, or remembered a love of all things Daphne and shared that with me and each other. I was wondering if I could manage it again this year, my reading and blogging has been pretty slow – but with the help and enthusiasm of Daphne du Maurier readers, I think it will be fine. After all, it’s all about Daphne, not my blog, so I probably won’t be posting on the blog more than two or three times during that week, however, I will be reading Daphne, sharing, and reading everyone’s posts. I am also planning a cheeky little giveaway 😉 as I didn’t do one last year – watch this space.
I share a birthday with Daphne du Maurier, so during the week of our birthdays I like people to read and review Daphne du Maurier books – fiction or nonfiction, share thoughts and pictures on social media – and generally get enthusiastic. You don’t need to have a blog, just join in any way you can. Cake is optional.
For me reading the fiction of DDM ticks so many boxes – and I assume that is why she remains so enduringly loved by readers. Whether you want novels or short stories, mystery, chills or romance, historical escapism, or something a little more contemporary (to her time of course) Daphne has the book for you. If you need any inspiration for what to read – have a look at the event page on my blog for last year’s event – here. Her writing is excellent, her sense of place, and the relationship she has with landscape in many of her books quite extraordinary. Classic, are classics for a reason.
I promise to get myself prepared – so if you follow me on social media and see my reading DDM books weeks before the event – don’t panic – I’m just getting ready. I have more unread Daphne du Maurier books tbr than I can possibly read in one week anyway, so I will have to start early.
I will let you all know what I am reading nearer the time, for now just let me know if you think you would like to join in.
heavenali 
I’d love to join in. I’ve been meaning to re-read du Maurier for ages. Hopefully I’ll be fully moved in by then.
Oh great. Good luck with your move.
Hooray! I was wondering whether you would do this again this year. I’ll be on holiday in Orkney this week (also hooray!). Are there any of DDM’s book that have an island and/or remote theme that you would recommend I read while away?
Ooh how exciting, what a lovely place to take some books to. I remember a short story by du Maurier in the Don’t Look Now collection set on an island. It’s a brilliant collection. Of course Jamaica Inn has a remote rugged setting too.
That’s brilliant Ali, thanks so much. I’d like to explore her short stories so that collection sounds perfect. Roll on 9th May!
Yay. And I have acquired some new books too.
Well, that’s pretty much the law isn’t it?!? 😂
Looking forward to it Ali! My reading still isn’t great but I have two DDMs in the TBR so I’ll give it a try, but mostly I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone else reads!
Oh excellent. No pressure anyway, even if you only read a couple of chapters during the week, or one short story, it still counts.
I just happen to have acquired a copy of Jamaica Inn last year, so this is a great excuse to read it.
Jamaica Inn is such a great read, atmospheric, compelling set against an incredible landscape. Enjoy!!
Was looking forward to the announcement; this time I’m definitely going to read Branwell Bronte which I’ve been meaning to for so long. The other I’ll have to think about.
Ooh fascinating, I look forward to hearing about that.
One that I wanted to read, The Scapegoat I don’t have a copy of.
Excellent! I’m not sure I have much left on my shelve to read, but will doubtless find something.
Great, I have more than I can read but it will be fun choosing.
I’ll definitely try to take part again. Now that I’ve read all of du Maurier’s novels and short stories, it will have to be non-fiction or a re-read for me. Looking forward to it!
Yay, so glad you’re joining in Helen. Really hope you enjoy whatever you choose.
Brilliant, I really enjoyed rediscovering her last year and will continue this, thank you!
Oh brilliant, so glad you enjoyed meeting DDM last year, you have lots to discover.
Lovely to see that you’ll be celebrating Daphne du Maurier again this year. I’m not sure if I have any of her books in my TBR – but if not, I’ll certainly be cheering you on from the sidelines. X
Thank you. Don’t worry if you can’t join in, hopefully some reviews people post will interest you instead. 😊
Well, you know how rubbish I am with challenges – but I do have some DDM books on my TBR and so if the timing is right I will definitely join in! 😀
Lol that’s OK, even one short story counts. 😉
Exciting! I’m going to try to get hold of The Scapegoat or The Parasites to read (ahem – message sent!).
Yes message received. My books are at your disposal. 😁
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Will definitely participate. I found a used copy of Vanishing Cornwall recently and it looks most interesting, so I’ll plan to read that.
I am definitely in again, Ali! 🙋♀️
Good to know.
Typing up my own announcement post and choosing my possible reads right now! 😁
Ooh lovely, thanks for sharing.
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I won’t make any rash promises, but I’m hoping this will be the year I actually join in to celebrate the two birthdays. But it is an event I really enjoy following along with, and am happy that you have decided to go ahead with it.
It will be lovely having your company if you do manage to find the time to join in. 😀
Read this. Made my post. I’m set!
Great. Thank you 😊
This looks such fun. I haven’t joined a reading week before; I love DDM and would love to join in – time is tight at this time of year for me, but will make space to read a story or two, thank you
So glad you will be joining in. DDM’s short stories are great, I look forward to hearing which one(s) you read.
Found House on the Strand in the TBR shelves. This will be one of those decades-later re-reads, always interesting!
I loved The House on the Strand a couple of years ago.
I think maybe The Parasites… or her biography of her dad.
I enjoyed The Parasites.
Count me in – I have a copy of Jamaica Inn in my bookshelf collecting dust . . .
Jamaica Inn is so good, really hope you enjoy it.
I’m going to try to listen to an audiobook of The Birds and Don’t Look Now. I look forward to your posts!
That sounds great. Both those collections are fabulous.
I hope to participate, Ali. Thinking of reading Frenchman’s Creek.
Ooh lovely, a very long time since I read that, hope you enjoy it.
My mom and I are reading Frenchman’s Creek for our two-person book club and starting this week, so how fortuitous!
Oh that’s great, hope you enjoy it.
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My announcement post is up–https://hopewellslibraryoflife.wordpress.com/2022/05/05/daphne-dumaurier-reading-week-may-9-to-15-2022/
Excellent, thank you 😊
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I started The Birds and other stories last year (I have one of the gorgeous Virago Designer covers) and hope/plan to finish the other stories this year. I’m almost finished Mount Veritas, which has been an extraordinary read so far and makes me wonder why I don’t read more DDM – she’s truly wonderful!
So glad you are enjoying that story. She’s a fabulous short story writer. Look forward to your thoughts about your reading.
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