Shedunnit My First Green Penguin
Dec 24, 2025
Guest
Sergio Angelini
Guest
Various Guests (e.g., Daryl Jones, Tom Mead, Kate Jackson, Flex, Sergio's co-guest)
Guest
Moira Redmond
Moira Redmond, an actress and longtime reader, shares her nostalgia for childhood books and her adventures in the Puffin Club. She recalls favorite titles like 'A Little Princess' and 'Ballet Shoes.' Contributors, including Sergio Angelini, discuss their early encounters with Green Penguin editions, reminiscing about classic crime novels that shaped their literary journeys. Other guests highlight their treasure hunts in secondhand shops, while discussions about the significance of these iconic books flow freely. It's a delightful journey through the world of Penguin mysteries!
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Penguin Series Sparks Lifelong Reading
- Caroline Crampton observes that the Penguin series formed emotional attachments beyond being a simple list of books.
- Many readers credit it as their route into reading or collecting rare titles for life.
Early Puffin Club Membership
- Moira Redmond described being a founder member of the Puffin Club and keeping her original Puffin Post magazines.
- She still owns a falling-apart copy of A Little Princess with her Puffin Club bookplate inside.
Puffin Post Nostalgia
- Moira recalled receiving brightly coloured Puffin Post magazines and entering competitions she never won.
- She described longing for prizes like holidays and free books but mostly just enjoying the community.