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Fiction1832George MacDonald

The Princess and Curdie

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oisin.mccarthy · 9 Oct 2026, 19:10 UTC

What would you pair with The Princess and Curdie for a book-club month? Two different takes on a similar theme could be interesting.

tadhgburke · 10 Oct 2026, 08:10 UTC

Oisin, that is what I like about a shortlist. It makes me stop endlessly browsing and actually choose.

caoimheinmayo · 9 Oct 2026, 23:10 UTC

The Princess and Curdie is one I am weighing up. Could someone add a spoiler-free note about the opening? That is usually what helps me choose.

aoife_obrien · 10 Oct 2026, 13:10 UTC

Caoimhe, that is a good way of choosing. I tend to match the pick to the evening as well.

sinead_murphy · 10 Oct 2026, 03:10 UTC

For anyone considering The Princess and Curdie: Keeping this on the list for a quieter evening rather than trying to squeeze it in.