Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1926 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-10
• Released on: 2007-09-10
• Format: Audiobook
• Binding: Audio CD

Synopsis
It was the corgis' fault. When they strayed through the grounds of Buckingham Palace, the Queen discovered the City of Westminster travelling library. The Queen has never had much time for reading - pleasure's always come second place to duty - 'though now that one is here I suppose one ought to borrow a book'. She is about to discover the joys of literature, albeit late in life. One book leads to another and the Queen is soon engrossed in the delights of reading. However, this uncommon reader creates an uncommon problem. The royal household dislikes the Queen's new interest; it makes them uneasy. Books are devices that ignite the imagination. And devices like that are likely to explode. Alan Bennett reads his new story about HM the Queen's all-consuming new interest, as heard on BBC Radio 4. This exclusive and extended edition is twice as long as originally broadcast.

Customer Reviews

Uncommonly Good
This is a joy to listen to. Gently very funny, thought provoking and highly repeatable. The basic idea is deceptively simple and beautifully developed. I can't help wondering if the Queen has read the book and, in a weird way, that if she has then fiction might inspire fact. Lovely idea.