#famousfive

New current read: Five On A Treasure Island by Enid Blyton. I decided to pick this up as my depression is kicking my ass and I needed something easy to read and comforting but didn’t fancy rereading Harry Potter again. I got the full series of these for an excellent price on The Book Bundle. HOWEVER, these books were written in the 40s and therefore are problematic by today’s standards. They are definitely a product of their time but for my own fun I’ve decided to tab things that are out of date. Like. I’m on page 13 and the things said about gender already…. 🚩 That said, I think it’s important to remember that these views were standard when the books were written and set. Still doesn’t make it right, but I do think historical context is important. All in all, I’m reading this series because I loved Enid Blyton as a kid and needed something easy going yet still with a bit of intrigue because… I remember 0 of the plots of these?? What were some of your favourite children’s reads? Would you read again now? What do you think of the whole Enid Blyton debate? #enidblyton #enidblytonbooks #famousfive #thefamousfive #thefamousfiveseries #thefamousfivebyenidblyton #famousfivebooks #fiveonatreasureisland #childrensbooks #childrensclassics #childrensclassicbooks #depressionreads #comfortbooks #bookstagram #comfortreads #comfortbook #comfortread https://www.instagram.com/p/CbYOBXgrzsJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Who read Enid Blyton’s Famous Five when they were kids? I had the entire series so was amused to discover Blyton for grown-ups by Bruno Vincent. I had to buy Five Give Up Booze (Julian revealed as a lush on Page 3), seeing as I have reached Day 35 alcohol-free! 😂 I should add that my waffles from @healthfreakcafe were sugar-free coconut flour creations with coconut cream, chosen because they are not something I’d make at home (and if I did, I wouldn’t be so miserly with the topping!) ☕🍓

A peak behind the scenes of #kittenkindergarten they are having a their tasty treat. Yes we still have the #famousfive kittens born from our #cosmiccats #lyra and #merlin #loveinaction #cosmicfelines #catsoninstagram #catcafe #catsitting #petsittingservices #iloveanimals https://www.instagram.com/p/Chu8ZYDrWom/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Harta yang paling berharga bagiku. Alhamdulillah #myfantasticfive #famousfive (at Pasir Ris, Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAlsdhnh5GuwMa2EDEcuxsKUhQZ32Dhr-8-yGA0/?igshid=1or6rcg546603

Don’t be like Julian, Dick and Anne, George and Timmy the Dog.... #mothersday2020 #famousfive #quercusbooks #loveyourmum #lovedecorateletters @dogearedbooksaus https://www.instagram.com/p/B_96ibfAXWN/?igshid=wsew5zeud21p

Lots of people talking about Prague recently, it was one of my favourite places to lounge around in #prague #throwback #holiday #famousfive https://www.instagram.com/p/B7fyF50l3Go/?igshid=1id8459p8w13w

There’s been some additions to the Enid Blyton oeuvre since I was a kid. #FamousFive #books https://www.instagram.com/p/B7UwENIhOLT/?igshid=1p06tpzyktaqy