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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Saba Sams: ‘I’ve no interest in reading Wuthering Heights again’ Source The Guardian - World News
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The Send Nudes author on rereading Lorrie Moore, finding Dodie Smith at the right time, and the enduring brilliance of Muriel Spark

My earliest reading memory
I remember reading Jacqueline Wilson aloud to my mum in the car. I think it was The Illustrated Mum. My mum couldn’t believe it was a children’s book, and I felt so proud. I always found most children’s books overly virtuous and safe, but Wilson’s never were. I love her for that.

My favourite book growing up
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark. I read it again recently, having mostly forgotten it, and loved it just as much. It’s totally alive.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/mar/06/saba-sams-ive-no-interest-in-reading-wuthering-heights-again Published At 2026-03-06 05:00:19 (3 weeks ago)
Created At 2026-03-06 05:14:24 Updated At 2026-03-06 05:14:24