Thanks.

carol (akittykat) wrote: "That is good to know. i see what you are saying now. I will keep that in mind. Thanks for the information."

Hi Again, anytime, and if you ever have trouble getting an authors on line book, let me know and I will sort it out for you. all the best Paul Rix
[oldgeezer177@yahoo.co.uk:]

That is good to know. i see what you are saying now. I will keep that in mind. Thanks for the information.

Hi Carol,
That's the point, it's not out of print, even if the order is for a single copy it can be produced in a matter of minutes. This is how digital print on demand works, it is still the same price, and the quality is as good as any hard back, the cover is about midway between standard paperback and hardback. I am surprised you haven't come across one. But thanks anyway for at least taking an interest, I have only been on here about a month but am already thinking a lot of the people on here rarely look at, never mind read the posts, apart from yourself, the other Paul on here and of course Lori.
I keep trying to get someone to read my book and give it an honest review but no takers yet, other than Tracey who gave it 4stars, she only lives 10miles away so I dropped a copy in. I would be more than happy to get two of you state-side a copy each, delivered FOC in exchange for a review. I'm not afraid of anyone not likeing it as long as they say why and what I should have done instead, that is how to learn and improve. 'The Day The Ravens Died' is my first novel, my first book was a true story which I am re-writing as I now feel I can do it justice. I'd better shut up as I still have things to do before I head for bed. Byeeeee
All the best,
Paul Rix [old geezer:]

Oh well I tried. We have a Camelot used book store here where I live. Sometimes you can get out of print books from them fairly reasonable.

carol (akittykat) wrote: "You might try alibris.com"

Hi Carol,
that is the site I saw one of the second hand copies at more than list price.
But thanks anyway, all the best Paul Rix [old geezer:]

You might try alibris.com

Hi Lemonlinda,
You're right! it is shown as out of stock on amazon[canada:] 3 overpriced second hand copies available.
However, it is a print on demand so Amazon should be able to get it very quickly as it is produce by Lightning source who are very good and quick, it shouldn't take more than 2 or 3 extra days to get a copy if you want one.
Hope this helps Paul Rix [old geezer:]

LemonLinda wrote: "Paul wrote: "Hi, LemonLinda says she likes historical stuff, the book I recommended to the other Paul should suit you down to the ground. It is called 'The reincarnation of Issac Brock' By A.B. Rob..."

Hi LL,
It should be on both, strange? I know it is available from 'authors on line' as I read the first chapter for free on there the other night, just to see if I still liked it, [yes I did:] and to try to work out why? [still no idea:]. If you still have trouble let me know and I'll sort it out for you, it's what I do, and should be doing now!!! as well as writing myself.
All the best Paul Rix [oldgeezer:]

I am reading a great novel right now. It is called Galore, set in Newfoundland and by Canadian author Michael Crummey. I am only half-way through but it is riveting and has a mythical element to it. I would highly recommend the novel.

:)

Paul wrote: "Hi, LemonLinda says she likes historical stuff, the book I recommended to the other Paul should suit you down to the ground. It is called 'The reincarnation of Issac Brock' By A.B. Robinson isbn 9-..."

I looked up this book and it was not available on Barnes and Nobles or Amazon. Do you have any idea where I might find it. It looked like one I would really like.

I just have a paperback now, I gave away most of my hardbacks. They were just to cumbersome for me to deal with.

Hey Carol, thanks.:)
I think I was just in the wrong mood at the time. I recently purchased another copy, a nice hardback at the local library sale. So, it's definitely on my list.

Hi Pontalba, Nice to see you here."The Source" is one of my favorites of Michener. I found the historical detail enthralling. If you break it down into smaller portions you can digest it easier. It was a book you just don't breeze through. It is well worth the effort though.

Tina wrote: "I picked up Hawaii and The Source at the used bookstore today and now our in my TBR pile

I loved The Source! Hawaii is on my TBR list."

Hey there everyone, first post here. :)
I loved Hawaii and Centennial but bogged down on The Source, time to try again I think.

LemonLinda I throughly enjoyed"And Ladies of the Club" The only fault I had was I needed a list of all the characters.

Hi, LemonLinda says she likes historical stuff, the book I recommended to the other Paul should suit you down to the ground. It is called 'The reincarnation of Issac Brock' By A.B. Robinson isbn 9-780755-202386
Check it out and let me know what you think, for me it is pretty well the best book I have ever read, and I have no idea why I liked it so much.
All the best,
Paul Rix [oldgeezer:]

I really do love historical fiction I guess because of my intense love for reading and that fact that I was a history major in college and taught U. S. history for several years. That being said, some of my favorites include:
Colleen McCullough - anything she has written
John Jakes - love his work especially "North and
South", "Heaven and Hell", and "Love and War"
Herman Wouk - have loved all his work especially "War
and Remembrance"
William Martin- really liked "The Lost Constitution",
"Back Bay", "Cape Cod" and "Harvard Yard"
I have to include "Gone With the Wind" as one of my favorite historical fictions.
E. L. Doctorow - "Ragtime" was fabulous as is his other
work.
And even though it is quite long - "And Ladies of the Club" by Helen Hooven Santmeyer is a great read.

Yes, I enjoyed The Source as well. Happy reading...

Paul wrote: "I picked up Hawaii and The Source at the used bookstore today and now our in my TBR pile ..."

I really liked both of these books. The Source was my favorite. Hawaii was a bit slow at the start but then got very, very good.

I picked up Hawaii and The Source at the used bookstore today and now our in my TBR pile

I loved The Source! Hawaii is on my TBR list.

Brenda wrote: "Paul wrote: "Brenda, I actually read Trinity when Iwas a kid and remember it as being very good. Ithink a reread as an adult is due...more added to the TBR pile, lol"

Yes, I read it when I was ..."

I picked up Hawaii and The Source at the used bookstore today and now our in my TBR pile

Paul wrote: "Brenda, I actually read Trinity when Iwas a kid and remember it as being very good. Ithink a reread as an adult is due...more added to the TBR pile, lol"

Yes, I read it when I was a kid too. It would be interesting as a re-read - I think you will enjoy Hawaii, I read it as a kid also but I remember really enjoying it.

Susanna wrote: "The First Man in Rome is the first of Colleen McCullough's series."

.. thanks, I'm hoping it's as good as they say....

Brenda, I actually read Trinity when Iwas a kid and remember it as being very good. Ithink a reread as an adult is due...more added to the TBR pile, lol

The First Man in Rome is the first of Colleen McCullough's series.

Hannah wrote: "I'm looking for more American historical fiction, having JUST completed the Luxe series. I want to read Yellow Jack by Josh Russell, set in New Orleans circa 1838, but does anyone know of any other..."

Have you ever read Little Big Man by Thomas Berger? I think you would enjoy this novel about the wild west. It certainly gives the impression of being well researched.

Meghan wrote: "Ed wrote: "I've been reading Historical fiction since I started reading. Let's say 60+ years. The best writer in my opinion is Patrick O'Brian with the Aubrey/Maturin series of about 20 volumes. ..."

Hello Meghan: Can you tell me where to start with Coleen McCullough? Which is the first one of her Man in Rome series? I've only ever read the Thorn Birds,
and An Indecent Obsession, but I've heard her Man in Rome series is excellent. (I don't want to begin in the middle).

Paul wrote: "thanks, I've been tempted to pick up Hawaii many times before and Tales of the South Pacific would satsfy a goal of mine to read Pulitzer/National Book Award winners"

Yes, Hawaii is excellent, if you enjoy it, you might also like Trinity by Leon Uris (about Ireland and the IRA's struggle).

Susan wrote: "I'm reading Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel. It's about Thomas Cromwell and Henry VIII and her grasp of the time period is phenomenal. But it's not a quick read. It's more of a psychological examination..."

I debated whether to get this book or not.I just finished Bloody Mary,so I think I will wait awhile before I read this, but I think i will get the book after all.

I'm reading Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel. It's about Thomas Cromwell and Henry VIII and her grasp of the time period is phenomenal. But it's not a quick read. It's more of a psychological examination. It's interesting.

thanks everybody! I think I'll start with Hawaii and go from there

I loved "Centennial" by Michener. Also, another book that I read years ago (and loved) that kinda reminds mt of a Michener book (but a true story) is "Kon Tiki" by Thor Heyerdahl!

I second Carol...go for it. Hawaii is my favorite. Chesapeake is a close second.

Go for it.

thanks, I've been tempted to pick up Hawaii many times before and Tales of the South Pacific would satsfy a goal of mine to read Pulitzer/National Book Award winners

Paul wrote: "I'm interested in reading some James Michener novels. Any suggestions to read first?"

It depends if you want the big tomes or something light. The Drifters is ok, The fires of Spring is almost autobiographical . It was very good. For the first time Michener, probably Hawaii. All the South Pacific short stories and of ccourse early Michener Sayonara or Caravans. Me I liked them all and have read them all.

Meghan wrote: "Shona wrote: "I just got finished with two great books - both set in WWII - City of Thieves by David Benioff and Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian. Both very very good. Also, if you like ..."

I loved CIty of Thieves, Benioff really did a fantastic job portraying male camaraderie and friendship.

I'm interested in reading some James Michener novels. Any suggestions to read first?

Fran wrote: "Dm26 wrote: "I read March and just couldn't get into it - too much of a stretch from Little Women I guess. Do you really like some of her other work?

"

I also didn't like March, but absolutely l..."

I haven't read March or Year of Wonder, but I remember loving People of the Book. I think I'll add both March and Year of Wonder to my TBR.

Shona wrote: "I just got finished with two great books - both set in WWII - City of Thieves by David Benioff and Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian. Both very very good. Also, if you like that kind of s..."

Deaver is good.

I just got finished with two great books - both set in WWII - City of Thieves by David Benioff and Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian. Both very very good. Also, if you like that kind of setting - Garden of Beasts by Jeffrey Deaver is also very good.

I loved March, though it was kinda sentimental. People of the book is ok, the alternate historical chapters are what make it.

Shana wrote: "Pillars of the Earth is great. I liked it very much. I'm reading World Without End now, which is the sequel. So far I don't like it as much, but I'm not too far into it yet."

Keep plugging along. I ended up enjoying it (of course no where near Pillars). It wasn't as predictable as I thought it appeared to be, which was good. But I hope he decides to move onto a new subject.

Dm26 wrote: "I read March and just couldn't get into it - too much of a stretch from Little Women I guess. Do you really like some of her other work?

"

I also didn't like March, but absolutely loved both Year of Wonders and People of the Book. For some reason, for a long time I missed the fact they were all by the same author.

Dm26 wrote: "I read March and just couldn't get into it - too much of a stretch from Little Women I guess. Do you really like some of her other work?

"

I liked March by Geraldine Brooks, but I LOVED Year of Wonders.

To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my favs. Not as far back as some HF goes, but technically it qualifies.



The Good Earth Illustrated by Barron Storey & Gone With The Wind is also a fav of mine. Seems I really drawn to the Classic Historical Fiction.

I read March and just couldn't get into it - too much of a stretch from Little Women I guess. Do you really like some of her other work?

I highly recommend Love Is a Wild Assault - horrible title but a great book!

The Wake of the Wind A Novel by J. California Cooper is an amazing book set in Texas at the end of the Civil War when the news of Emancipation finally reaches the slaves there. The main characters, Lifee and Mor, are unforgetable. It's one of my all time favorite books about family, love, and hope.