Elizabeth Goudge Book Buying Guide
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“ 'A bookseller,’ said Grandfather, ‘is the link between mind and mind, the feeder of the hungry, very often the binder up of wounds. There he sits, your bookseller, surrounded by a thousand minds all done up neatly in cardboard cases; beautiful minds, courageous minds, strong minds, wise minds, all sorts and conditions. And there come into him other minds, hungry for beauty, for knowledge, for truth, for love, and to the best of his ability he satisfies them all… Yes… it's a great vocation.' "
📚 Elizabeth Goudge, A City of Bells
Where to buy Goudge books
Not a day passes without someone asking, “Where can I buy Elizabeth Goudge’s books?” or someone saying “I can’t find that Goudge book.”
So here is a list of book buying links that should help you buy and read some new Goudge books this year!
Adult Fiction:
Elizabeth Goudge wrote 15 adult books and they are all currently in print!
Children’s Books:
Elizabeth Goudge wrote 7 children’s book and they are all currently in print!
Autobiography:
Elizabeth Goudge wrote an autobiography and it is currently in print!
Biography:
Christine Rawlins and Sylvia Gower have both written wonderful biographies for Goudge and they are both currently in print!
Nonfiction:
Goudge wrote the life of St Francis and it is currently in print! Goudge’s life of Christ and her poetry and prayer anthologies are not officially in print.
Short Stories:
Goudge’s wonderful short stories are mostly not in print. However, there are a couple of stories that have been added to anthologies.
John included in Easter Stories
The Well of the Star is included in Home for Christmas
Vintage editions:
All of Goudge’s books were published in the UK & US, and in many other European countries, so there are numerous old editions available. The key to wait and search many times until you find an edition that matches your price range and is in good condition.
Please note: be a discerning buyer!
There are numerous sellers (such as Must Have Books) who are beginning to “reprint” Goudge’s books by photocopying an old copy. These were not given permission for publication by Goudge’s estate and are of poor quality.
Always check the condition of vintage copies before you purchase, by asking for addition photos if needed.
Goudge’a books are also being included on internet archives, but they are not yet in the public domain. You can check them out at your library though, so be sure to ask!
Which Goudge Books Should I Buy?
If you are wondering which Goudge books you should buy to read first, then we would love to have you join us this year for Goudge Readalong! For the past seven years, we have been reading through all of Goudge’s works together and providing historical context both for when she wrote her stories and for the time period and place in which they are set.
Plan ahead and purchase your Goudge books now for later in the year:
Where have you purchased Goudge’s books? Love to hear!
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I have bought my books at various places online but would love to stumble upon Goudge at a thrift store someday!
My library doesn’t have them, but was able to get Gentian Hill for me with interlibrary loan.