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ambertate's review against another edition
4.0
The Queen Mother seemed like a rad lady. I honestly didn’t realize members of the royal family had this much personality; she was a mess in the best way possible! I want to try her favorite drinky-poo, but I’ll be sure to stick to 1 or 2.
Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC.
Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC.
jbrooks79's review against another edition
4.0
Basically a set of short stories or vignettes about the Queen Mother. Lovely breeze through over 100 years of history as see through her eyes and that of the other privileged British folk
amyslibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I have to say, I started out thinking there wasn't anything new I could learn about the Queen Mother. As I continued to read, I found the quick passages quite amusing. I especially liked (and found there was something I didn't know about this fascinating royal) #85: Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, Sophia and Elizabeth. I won't ruin the surprise, but it is about "The Golden Girls"!
hoppma's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.75
This was a quick look at the Queen Mother's life through a series of anecdotes. The stories give the outlines of her life and who she was, giving enough depth to be meaningful without getting bogged down in details. You walk away appreciating her life and feeling like you know what it would have been like to be in a room with her. I really enjoyed and and hope other biographers try this type of storytelling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
agathajanemaud1908's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.75
Loved this book so much. Very similar style to Ninety-Nine Glimpses of Princess Margaret. I would have liked more info about the Queen Mum and Diana’s relationship since that is specially called out on the book jacket. However, the info on that topic was scarce.
notesofatimetraveller's review against another edition
5.0
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was never a person I envisaged reading a book about. But, here we are. I have just finished reading Do Let's Have Another Drink: The Singular Wit and Double Measures of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother by historian Gareth Russell. Just within the last week, Russell's captivating book was named a Best Book of 2022 by The Times. All I can say is this honour is well and truly deserved.
Do Let's Have Another Drink tells the story of The Queen Mother, otherwise known as Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, in 101 anecdotes. Right from the start, Russell indicates that not only will this book be different from others he has written, but that it is also a 'different kind of biography'. Some of these anecdotes are quite short, and others naturally longer. It is in the telling of her life through these anecdotes that the reader is kept engaged; eagerly turning each page to see what the next tale will tell. Throughout this book, you will laugh at her wit, and at times, feel saddened by the inevitable passing of time.
The Queen Mother, of course, needs no introduction. Personally, I remember seeing her in photographs and footage of the royal family as a child. She passed away when I was 14 years old - I remember hearing of her passing and feeling saddened at the time but that's it.
The Queen Mother was 101 when she died, having been born in 1900. She grew up in Glamis Castle, Scotland, and married Prince Albert (Bertie), in 1923. Following the Abdication crisis of 1936, Prince Albert was crowned King George VI, and Elizabeth was crowned as Queen Consort. King George VI died fifteen years later, at which point his daughter Elizabeth, became Queen Elizabeth II, and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon became known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Whether The Queen Mother was wandering off from scheduled routes of royal visits or plying her guests with alcohol, these anecdotes are told with care and sensitivity. What comes through in Russell's writing is The Queen Mother's wit, humour, compassion, and ability to bear a solid grudge. Do Let's Have Another Drink: The Singular Wit and Double Measures of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother is a brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable biography. I highly recommend adding this to your Christmas Wishlist, or buying it as a special treat for yourself. This book has quickly joined my top reads of 2022.
Do Let's Have Another Drink tells the story of The Queen Mother, otherwise known as Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, in 101 anecdotes. Right from the start, Russell indicates that not only will this book be different from others he has written, but that it is also a 'different kind of biography'. Some of these anecdotes are quite short, and others naturally longer. It is in the telling of her life through these anecdotes that the reader is kept engaged; eagerly turning each page to see what the next tale will tell. Throughout this book, you will laugh at her wit, and at times, feel saddened by the inevitable passing of time.
The Queen Mother, of course, needs no introduction. Personally, I remember seeing her in photographs and footage of the royal family as a child. She passed away when I was 14 years old - I remember hearing of her passing and feeling saddened at the time but that's it.
The Queen Mother was 101 when she died, having been born in 1900. She grew up in Glamis Castle, Scotland, and married Prince Albert (Bertie), in 1923. Following the Abdication crisis of 1936, Prince Albert was crowned King George VI, and Elizabeth was crowned as Queen Consort. King George VI died fifteen years later, at which point his daughter Elizabeth, became Queen Elizabeth II, and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon became known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Whether The Queen Mother was wandering off from scheduled routes of royal visits or plying her guests with alcohol, these anecdotes are told with care and sensitivity. What comes through in Russell's writing is The Queen Mother's wit, humour, compassion, and ability to bear a solid grudge. Do Let's Have Another Drink: The Singular Wit and Double Measures of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother is a brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable biography. I highly recommend adding this to your Christmas Wishlist, or buying it as a special treat for yourself. This book has quickly joined my top reads of 2022.
wheezyreads's review against another edition
4.0
A quick read with just the right mix of humor and history.