On the ninth of Wodehouse, my book love gave to me: The Girl on the Boat. Now I know that some of you may lose enthusiasm for this title once you grab a glance of the undeniably trollish man on the cover, but give it a chance. Trolls can be very entertaining. I've heard. Here's the synopsis:
"The Girl on the Boat features red-haired, dog-loving Wilhelmina "Billie" Bennet, and the three men, a long-time friend and admirer of Biller, a lily-livered poet who is engaged to Billie at the opening of the tale, and his dashing cousin, who falls for Billie at first sight. All four find themselves on an ocean liner headed for England together, and typically Wodehousian romantic shenanigans ensue."
Now see? All is well in the ways of Wodehouse. This novel from later in his career is also notable for the fact that he speaks directly to his readers throughout, questioning whether or not the novel is progressing as planned. Most amusing given Wodehouse's obvious skill at this stage of his writing life. His trademark self-deprecating humor.
And who won the book love on the eighth day of Wodehouse? Steph of Steph and Tony Investigate who commented:
"Wodehouse really has a way with names, wouldn't you say? Please pick me!"
Consider yourself picked, Steph. You can thank my eleven year old daughter who is the contest administrator for the twelves day of Wodehouse. Email me your address so we can get this right out to you?
The Wodehouse fun will be all over on Saturday when we select a final winner who will take away a priceless Jeeves. Not literally priceless of course. But a really lovely Overlook Press edition. Nine, ten, eleven, twelve. Four more days, four more chances. Comment below for a chance?
















































