Welcome to this month's edition of Six Degrees of Separation, which is a monthly meme hosted by Kate from Books Are My Favourite and Best. The idea is to start with a specific book and make a series of links from one book to the next using whatever link you can find and see where you end up after six links. I am also linking this post up with The Sunday Salon, hosted by Deb at Readerbuzz and A Good Book and a Cup of Tea hosted at Boondock Ramblings.
.png)
This month the starting point is The Post-Office Girl by Stefan Zweig
The first book I thought of when I saw the title was The Postmistress by Alison Stuart, set in the goldfields of Victoria in the late 19th century. (my review)
Alison Stuart has written a mystery set in colonial Singapore under the name of A M Stuart. Singapore Sapphire is the first book in the Harriet Gordon series which is set in the early 20th century.
A recent release that I really want to read is The Singapore Secret by Clare Willis which is set in WWII Singapore
I had some Singapore books in a recent Six Degrees post, so I wanted to make sure I didn't choose those same books again. Therefore, instead of choosing another book about Singapore, I am going a different route (pun intended). The last time I travelled via Singapore I was reading The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi de Lampedusa, which was the first time I had participated in the Classics Spin. (my review)
I am participating in the Classics Spin again this time and the book I will be reading is Careful, He Might Hear You by Sumner Locke Elliot which is set in 1920s Australia and won the Miles Franklin Literary Award in 1963.
A recent Miles Franklin Literary Award winner that I have read is Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran, which won the award back in 2023.
Next month's starting point is Yesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeWill you be joining us?
Fun connections!
ReplyDeleteMy chain is about girls: https://wordsandpeace.com/2026/06/06/six-degrees-of-separation-girls/
Will be over to check it out shortly!
DeleteI also linked to a book called The Postmistress, but by a different author!
ReplyDeleteI will be over to check out what this other Postmistress book is about!
DeleteI've never been to Singapore but I'm not sure I'm interested in visiting. No matter, this is a lovely chain.
ReplyDeleteI have been through Singapore airport a few times and actually visited the city once. It was very interesting!
DeleteI love how holiday reads are forever linked in your memory to the holiday - I've learnt to pick carefully!
ReplyDeleteAn interesting and whimsical selection of links between the books in your chain. I enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI've read books and seen movies set in Singapore and am fascinated by the lifestyle, food, and architecture. Would love to visit one day.
ReplyDeleteAlison Stuart sounds like an author I would like - will look for her!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool how you can link the titles. I always get mentally tongue tied thinking about that. ha!
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of many of your titles, am always adding to my never ending list. Thank you much for the birthday wishes! I am eager to hear how you like the Perrin novel. I like her work
Fun links. I like the way you "took a different route."
ReplyDeleteFun chain! What book set in Singapore is your favorite?
ReplyDeleteNicely done!
ReplyDelete