Malcolm Guite

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@DixieDillonLane Thanks for the encouragement

One of my favorite things about homeschooling is all the time available for forming the mind and the imagination through reading real books. Our final day of school for '25-'26 was spent finishing up books at a fun coffee shop. My 6th grader was deeply absorbed in finishing The King's Fifth. And I finished my own reread of it late that night, after he was in bed. Happy summer vacation, everyone! (And yes, that's @malcolmguite 's tremendous new Arthurian ballad there in the corner; our current family read-aloud, which my kids say is "so awesome.")

@JuddBaroff Hope you enjoyed it

The Coming of Arthur: Merlin's Isle Volume 2 by @malcolmguite out November 2nd 2026. In this second book, travel back to craggy Tintagel to discover how it all began… Pre-order now: canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/97817862… #malcolmguite #merlinsisle #volumetwo

"Just the walk from the house to the hut is a kind of shedding, a letting go of all the noisy concerns and anxieties of contemporary life which buzz around one’s head like flies." Back in his writing hut, @malcolmguite follows Wendell Berry’s advice #Echobox=1778834266" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/…

@DrFrancisYoung That’s so good to know! @stephencrotts and I searched for them in vain when we were there.

Malcolm Guite brings out that poem and now THIS? theguardian.com/environment/20…

Arthur returns to Tintagel! @stephencrotts

@oblatenate Thanks!

Two things: 1. LISTEN to this. It’s the best Audible credit I’ve ever spent. I bought two copies as a result: one to keep and read, one as a gift. 2. I can’t remember that a book has ever made me cry, but @malcolmguite has managed to speak and draw water from these stones.

@NadyaWilliams81 @amjuster @mereorthodoxy Have done so

'Twas a delight to talk with @amjuster about his new translation of Petrarch's Canzoniere for Christians Reading Classics pod @mereorthodoxy. Just like Petrarch, he too loves a Laura, and his Laura was the tech support who made this episode happen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pet…

We saw him go and yet we were not parted He took us with him to the heart of things The heart that broke for all the broken-hearted Is whole and Heaven-centred now, and sings, A Sonnet for Ascension Day malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2026/05/14/a-s…

We saw his light break through the cloud of glory Whilst we were rooted still in time and place As earth became a part of Heaven’s story And heaven opened to his human face. A Sonnet for Ascension Day malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2026/05/14/a-s…

@AnonSidious Thanks for the shoutout

The first volume in @malcolmguite Arthuriad is magnificent. Beautiful hardcover edition. You can read more about it and grab yourself a copy here. Highly recommended. malcolmguite.com

The King and the Land are One Enter into the long story of England at the Kingsflame Festival, 2-4 July 2027

A good thorough review here

@malcolmguite Great to get those likes this year, you've earned your cake and 'need' that beer!

@BurlHorniachek @mjjhoskin I haven’t read it but Maggie’s reading it right now and says it’s very good

@mjjhoskin @malcolmguite I have heard that Rosemary Sutcliff's Arthurian trilogy does a great job of updating Malory for modern readers.

The variety of Arthurian literature means that if Malory doesn't work for you, you can try Sir Gawain and the Green Knight or the Alliterative Morte Darthur or Tolkien's The Fall of Arthur or TH White or, if you want the newest thing, Malcolm Guite (@malcolmguite), Galahad and the Grail. Because Malory is not everyone's cup of tea!

For tonight's Spell in the Library you join me and my friend (and fellow author) Julia Golding, for tea in an actual Hobbit hole! youtu.be/GCia6mgwqiI