Gaudy Night is okay, but I can’t, after reading it four or five times, understand most of the academia parts anyone who went to Oxford or equivalent would know instinctively, including the titles: Warden? really?

The mystery in BH is fit for the occasion. The letters at the beginning (you did say you like epistolary novels) are a wonderful way to show so many different sides of the story. I love the set of four novels – and don’t forget the two short stories which finish the set, and show the Wimseys at home and with kids.

Now that I have the beautiful silky Kate Hudsony dress (absolutely the best part of that movie), I’ve gotten embarrassed about how much I don’t look like Kate Hudson and thus don’t necessarily deserve the dress. :/

I know what dress you’re talking about! I liked that one but I liked Felicity’s dresses a bit better. A bit, a smidge. I liked both.

Ohmygosh, I am so jealous! Kate Hudson’s dress was the best part of that movie. I have spent years looking for the perfect yellow silk dress and have yet to find one that meets my expectations. Claret frocks remind me of Samantha’s taffeta Christmas dress (of American Girl fame). I COVETED that dress.

Aaa, I can’t believe it took me a month to approve this. I suck, I’m sorry. I was not ignoring you! I am just dumb.

DUDE. I HAVE GOT a yellow silk dress. My lovely friend got it for me. It’s miles too fancy to wear to any event to which I have so far been invited, but when the correct event occurs, I will be ready. It’s the most gorgeous dress and it IS like wearing sunshine. It is sort of like Kate Hudson’s dress in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, except a brighter yellow. Aaaaaa, it’s so pretty.

…But I still want a claret-colored frock.

Yes, you should! There is an order and it must be respected!

*facepalm* I am dumb and wrote this very late at night and wasn’t paying attention.. Fixed it now.

I really want to give punting a try! After, of course, being instructed by someone who is a good punter, and probably doing it very early in the morning so as to avoid bashing into more experienced punters and sinking them.

And I agree entirely about Busman’s Honeymoon – Sayers wrote it originally as a play and later turned it into a novel, which explains a lot, I think.

You can punt for yourself in Oxford and Cambridge (you may be able to do it at other places but I’ve only been punting there) in the UK. There is indeed a lot of to and fro-ing across the river if you’re not an expert… I don’t think anyone punts in Christchurch, UK, since the rivers flowing into the harbour are tidal.

Oh, and nice review!