251 ratings | 13 reviews | avg rating:3.40

J.S.'s Bookshelves

read (252)
currently-reading (1)
to-read (7)

J.S.'s Friends (12)

Steven Gilbert

59 books | 135 friends

Austin Briggs

46 books | 622 friends

Zoe Saadia

127 books | 254 friends

Richard Ellis

503 books | 84 friends

Susan Johnson

364 books | 12 friends

Rachel

1,634 books | 641 friends

Jessica

159 books | 37 friends

Elizabeth Marshall

294 books | 1,338 friends

More friends…

J.S. Dunn

Goodreads author profile

url

http://www.goodreads.com/httpwwwjsdunnbookscom

website

http://www.jsdunnbooks.com

genre

Historical Fiction, Literature & Fiction

influences

Mary Renault, Edward Rutherfurd, Robert Harris

member since

February 2011

About this author

edit data

J. S. Dunn resided in Ireland during the past decade, and from there pursued a keen interest in early Bronze Age culture along the Atlantic coasts of Spain, France, Wales, and Ireland. Numerous archaeologists and experts vetted the details of BENDING THE BOYNE.

Currently listed for a ForeWord Book Of The Year Award (tba June 2012), BENDING THE BOYNE is a debut novel and won the Next Generation Indie Award for historical fiction, 2011. The author is an attorney and has been published in the fields of law and psychology.

combine editions
Books by J.S. Dunn

Average rating: 3.93 · 30 ratings · 23 reviews · 1 distinct work

Bending the Boyne

3.93 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions

My rating:

* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.

Upcoming Events

No scheduled events. Add an event.

J.S. is Currently Reading

J.S. Dunn is currently reading:

Nanjing Requiem: A Novel

by Ha Jin

bookshelves: currently-reading

My rating:

Nov 15, 2011 08:06am

rss
J.S.'s Recent Updates

J.S. Dunn made a comment in the group Goodreads Ireland — What are you currently reading.... topic "Currently reading: [image] , ed. Anne Enright Excellent, especially when time is short, or for a literary snack at bedtime. "
May 22, 2012 12:21pm
J.S. Dunn is now friends with Richard Ellis
May 21, 2012 07:39am
J.S. Dunn made a comment in the group Goodreads Ireland — May-July Quarterly Irish Read Nominations topic "The Search For God And Guinness ( nonfiction) -- [image] "
Apr 25, 2012 03:02pm
J.S. Dunn made a comment in the group Goodreads Ireland — is there Indie Book awards in Ireland? topic "Cesar wrote: "Thanks J.S. I have entered non-Irish competitions, just find that its a pity that there is no Irish indie awards :(" Does Cle' ( cannot wr...more "
Apr 16, 2012 03:33pm
J.S. Dunn made a comment in the group Historical Fictionistas — Obligation of H.F. Writers to be Factual topic "K. wrote: "What if you bring a legend to life? Some things foreign to the prevailing viewpoint may be taken as fantasy when they are factual. For exampl...more "
Apr 11, 2012 07:41am
J.S. Dunn made a comment in the group Historical Fictionistas — Shameless Self Promotion- PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING topic "Currently listed for a ForeWord Book Of The Year Award (tba June 2012), BENDING THE BOYNE is a debut novel and won the Next Generation Indie Award for...more "
Apr 11, 2012 07:01am
J.S. Dunn voted for A Winter's Child in the poll April/May Group Read Poll: Set in 1920s
Mar 26, 2012 05:02am · take the poll
J.S. Dunn liked Tony Taylor's review of Conqueror: " This was the last of Conn Iggulden's historical novels about the Mongol Empire, starting with Genghis Khan and ending with his grandson, Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan not only become the Khan of the Mongol Empire, but the progenitor of one of China's m... " Read more of this review »
Mar 23, 2012 02:48pm · see review
J.S. Dunn liked Susan Johnson's review of Conqueror: " This novel fittingly ends the Khan series. The author says that he wants to end a series with the character alive and Kublai is very much alive and in control at the book's ending. This series has been so interesting and I have learned so much abo... " Read more of this review »
Mar 23, 2012 02:45pm · see review
J.S. Dunn gave to: 1972: A Novel of Ireland's Unfinished Revolution by Morgan Llywelyn read in February, 2012	My rating:
Fewer notable characters & seems to have less substance than the prior novels in this series. 3.5 -- Llywelyn's Century series is a departure from her usual fantasy novels. Having now read selectively in this series, have been pleasantly surprise...more
Mar 22, 2012 11:29am · see review

More of J.S.'s books…

Quotes J.S. Likes

“Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; in the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish.”
― Ovid, Heroides

1,101 people liked it

recent posts
J.S.'s Groups

Goodreads Ireland — 258 members — last activity 24 minutes ago
A group for Goodreads members from, or who are just interested in Ireland.

Historical Fictionistas — 3128 members — last activity 13 minutes ago
Welcome to Historical Fictionistas! We want to experience all different kinds of HF with all different kinds of people. The more diverse, the better....more

Goodreads Authors/Readers — 5863 members — last activity 40 minutes ago
This is a group dedicated to connecting readers with Goodreads authors. It is divided by genres, and includes folders for book websites, videos/traile...more

Historical Info for Historical Fiction Readers — 627 members — last activity 3 hours, 49 min ago
Information about eras past in different parts of the world. Help for readers who may feel lost in an unfamiliar historical setting, may not understan...more

Mythic Fiction — 584 members — last activity 7 hours, 49 min ago
A group for people to discuss and recommend works of mythic fiction. Mythic fiction is literature that contains elements from mythology, fairytales, l...more

Ancient World — 217 members — last activity May 07, 2012 01:40pm
For those who love books about the pre-Christian era. Anywhere. Group is new and welcomes all comers, and ideas.

Book Promotion Forum by Genre — 523 members — last activity 5 hours, 34 min ago
Authors: An opportunity for authors to post descriptions and internal links to their books. Readers: A resource to find new books.

More of J.S.'s groups …