Author Archives: Granger Meador
The Dutch House
After J.L. Carr’s short and moving novella A Month in the Country, I remained in the mood for something of “quality” to read. Don’t get the wrong impression; I have always enjoyed genre books, being an avid consumer of mysteries … Continue reading
Western Village in Millennial Gray
Real estate websites have a secondary function as time machines since when properties are marketed for resale we may catch glimpses into houses we left long ago. The home my parents built in 1962 was “flipped” in 2022. I lived … Continue reading
Okie Stereotypes
A memorable encounter with Okie stereotyping came in 1984, right after I graduated from high school. One boy and one girl had been selected from each state for an academic recognition in Washington, DC. I was flown out, on my … Continue reading
Mary Stewart’s First Novel
Mary Stewart was a lecturer in English at Durham University when she wrote her first book in the 1950s. She was prompted to finally take the leap and write a book after an ectopic pregnancy nearly killed her and led … Continue reading
A Month in the Country
Elegiac, a term I associate with high school literature classes, came to mind as I was reading the beautiful A Month in the Country, a novella by English author J.L. Carr which was published in 1980. Carr, like many authors, … Continue reading
Meador Manor 