The Country Commonplace Book
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Batsford
Published:11th Sep '25
Should be back in stock very soon
A seasonal touchstone packed full of quotes, book lists, recipes, poems and observations on the natural world to keep close at hand and to accompany you through the year.
Commonplace books have been kept for centuries, and have historically been used to record favourite passages from books, poetry, anecdotes, extracts from letters, proverbs, lists, shared recipes, quotes, prayers and lyrics. ‘Commonplacing’ has seen a recent revival and can now be seen more as a highly personal anthology – a joyful place where the keeper can develop a deeper sense of self by selecting fragments of language that feel meaningful and reflect their tastes, beliefs and values.
In this book, delve into blogger, Instagrammer and YouTuber Miranda Mills' ultimate commonplace book, a carefully curated guide to the seasons. Including poetry by Robert Browning, Emily Brontë, Sara Teasdale, Lemn Sissay, and with extracts from Edith Wharton, George Eliot, Alison Uttley, Louisa May Alcott, Adrian Bell and many, many more. Connect more deeply with yourself and your creative impulses as you explore everything each season has to offer, and even be inspired to create your own personalised commonplace book.
"In her book, Miranda shares her curated collection of poems, quotes, book lists, recipes and observations of the natural world -- and they're all organized by seasons." — @pagesandcup on Instagram
"This book is divided into seasons with lovely sentiments, seasonal book reccommendations, poetry, and much more." — @storybookstyle on Instagram
"Look what arrived on my doorstep today @mirandasbookcase THE COUNTRY COMMONPLACE BOOK is a gorgeous anthology of seasonal beauty with quotes, book lists, recipes, poems, and observations of the natural world. If you adore Edith Holden's Country Diary of the Edwardian Lady you will absolutely love this beautiful book. (Linked in my stories today)" — @dailyconnoisseur on Instagram
"Soft, lovely, and very British, just like Miranda." — Susan Branch, NYT Bestselling Author
"An excellent source of inspiration if you are looking to start “commonplacing” is The Country Commonplace Book by Miranda Mills, just released last month. In this book, Mills provides a beautifully curated example of how to connect deeper with yourself and your creativity along with tips on how to create your own personalized commonplace book." — The Glam Pad
"The tone of this book is warm, inviting, and a little nostalgic, making you want to grab a pen and start your own book of treasures. For anyone who
loves words, storytelling, or simply the beauty of recording inspiration, this guide is a gentle nudge to slow down and savor the thoughts worth keeping. Imagine what a lovely gift this would also be to leave to your children and grandchildren. As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time to make plans to start your own commonplace book." — AMERICAN FARMHOUSE STYLE
ISBN: 9781849949996
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
256 pages