Book 53: Climbing the Stairs by Margaret Powell

Another book to scratch my Downton Abbey itch. Margaret Powell's Climbing the Stairs isn't quite as engaging as her previous book, Below Stairs; it has far fewer tales of serving and more stories about how she spent her free time and married life. Still, if you're interested in the time period, this is a great little memoir. It's like having your British grandmother tell you the stories of her life; it's just so cozy and personable.