Lets fatten up our TBR list! Recomend a book chain

[Sister]

I love Alison Weir and she gives them from a historical point of view. Phillippa Gregory does hers from the aspect of the person she is writing on.

Love and prayers,
Sister M. Christine

[Haley]

Christine wrote: "Haley wrote: "I'm currently reading Elizabeth of York: A Tudor Queen and Her World by Alison Weir. It's a biography of Elizabeth, and it covers her childhood, her short relationship with Richard II..."

A lot of the facts are the same, but the novel itself focuses more on Elizabeth of York, rather than on her mother like the Gregory novels do. In the White Princess, you don't see Elizabeth's childhood, just what she supposedly says and does as a young adult. Weir talks about who took care of her as a child, what siblings were with her, what sanctuary was like for her, her relationship prior to marriage with Henry VII, and delves deeper into some of her actions, such as her relationship with her uncle, Richard III.

[Michell]

Sister wrote: "I love Alison Weir and she gives them from a historical point of view. Phillippa Gregory does hers from the aspect of the person she is writing on.

Love and prayers,
Sister M. Christine"

I agree Alison Weir is one of my favorite authors. I love the facts of history as she presents them.

[Nola]

Carolina wrote: "I recommend the historical romance Velvet saga by Virginia Henley, they are very good and set in the late years of Henry VII's reign. Good character development. [..."

This is an impressive list you put together. Thank you.

[*TUDOR^QUEEN*]

Susanna - Censored by GoodReads wrote: "Keith Mitchell was the best Henry I've ever seen. Glenda Jackson was fabulous."

Susanna- That series on PBS in the 70s is what lured me in to my lifelong fascination with the Tudors. It's still my favorite depiction.

[William]

Hello
This is my first day on HBC and since, the Tudor Dynasty is a personal favorite, it was an easy choice to go to the Tudor History Lover Group. While I have not read all 709 posts on this thread, I did check from 2015 forward when the novel was released and did not see this piece of Tudor fiction listed. I also did not see it on your bookshelf. I am talking about "The Tournament" by Matthew Reilly. You may have missed this book because most of his writings are high octane thrillers (think Clive Cussler). He is also an Australian which has led me to having to import some of his novels. The lead character in the book is a 13 year old Elizabeth I. In the story, Elizabeth travels to the Ottoman Empire. What, you never knew that Elizabeth had traveled to the Middle-East? This is one of those works of fiction which reportedly reveal a hidden history which had an effect on actual events. The tournament refers to a big chess match being held and the chess like politics surrounding it. If you want a completely different take on Elizabeth I, check it out. Warning, there is graphic sex and violence.

by Matthew Reilly

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads, Mod #4]

There is a rumor that The Mirror and the Light may be coming out soon. I hope it's true!

[Silvia]

Susanna - Censored by GoodReads wrote: "There is a rumor that The Mirror and the Light may be coming out soon. I hope it's true!"
I do hope so! I've been looking forward to it for ages...

[Peggy]

I got an email from Waterstones this morning with an offer to pre-order several different exclusive editions that will be released in March 2020.

Susanna - Censored by GoodReads wrote: "There is a rumor that The Mirror and the Light may be coming out soon. I hope it's true!"

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads, Mod #4]

Awesome!

[Georgia]

This is great news. I hope it is true. Thank you for the news.

[thered_hairedreader]

Just finished
Very long, but enjoyable..great companion for anyone watching The Spanish Princess.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads, Mod #4]

If anyone hasn't read Wolf Hall, or wants a copy, it's a daily deal for kindle at Amazon.

[Layla]

Ohh. Book recommendation s. Pulls up cosy chair and waits to add books to my shelf. Merry Christmas everyone.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads, Mod #4]

And Merry Christmas to you, too, Layla!

[Mary]

Thanks to a lovely member ,Faith, I was able to find and join Tudor History Lovers. I got hooked when young ,reading “ The Concubine’ . Then I was off to the races in my Tudor fascination. . I read nearly ever Tudor nonfiction I can. The two Ives Anne Books are fantastic, as are Alison Weir, Ruth Warnicke, Antonia Fraser, . Just finished the new Tracy Borman dual biography of Anne and Elizabeth….. wonderful! Read first two Hilary Mantel’s and really enjoyed. I usually most enjoy Henry and Anne nonfiction. . A recent one ‘Anne Boleyn: 500 years of lies’ was very satisfying ,as it emphasized Anne’s good works, funding education for poor children, usually boys, but as we all know, it was a male oriented society. Reading of her religious beliefs and her intellectual prowess was satisfying as well. Anne was no saint, but, truthfully, her entire relationship with Henry would bring out anyone’s temper at random times ! Sorry….I do tend to run on with my Tudor addiction. I want to read ,’ In the Footsteps of Anne Boleyn , waiting for a bargain used
One in VG condition. I wish Lucy Worsley wrote more about the Tudors. Her tv shows are fantastic. I am open to all discussions and recommendations. Glad I found you all. Oops, one more thing…..
As someone earlier stated, Kieth Mitchell was by far the best representation of Henry. Glenda Jackson was a perfect Elizabeth.
I wish you a mellow Labor Day and look forward to replies to my rather long winded first post.

[Mary]

A few years ago I read a most unique Syfy volume about Anne Boleyn called ‘ Threads ; The Reincarnation of Anne Boleyn “ by Nell Gavin . I sank into it . A different, fascinating take on Anne and Henry’s relationship. Intend to reread. I am truly enjoying your comments here on THL.

[Alex]

Just read An Inconvenient Wife: A Modern Tudor Mystery. It was so well done bringing the Tudors into modern times! Loved it.