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I'm currently reading my first Anne Gracie novel,
. It's enjoyable so far.
Angie Elle, I've been wanting to try Anne Gracie.I'm glad this title is going well for you. Maybe I'll give it a try!
Angie Elle wrote: "I'm currently reading my first Anne Gracie novel, . It's enjoyable so far."I remember that book! It had more of a theme of sisterhood than a romance, but it was enjoyable. I have been meaning to read the others in the series and would love to read one with you if you decide to continue the series!
Yes, it definitely has a sisterhood theme. If you're looking for something heavy on the romance, Andrea, this one won't fit the bill. That's actually a very small part of the story. I think a lot of this one is setting us up for the rest of the series. But I do really like it.
Hi all!I'm sending a feeler message out to anyone who's interested in reading this book here:
Looking for a group read on this one.
I'll be starting this one on the weekend and although I will be travelling over the next couple of weeks I should be able to check in for a buddy read.
Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "I'll be starting this one on the weekend and although I will be travelling over the next couple of weeks I should be able to check in for a buddy read. "Alright! Shall we wait for more people to join us?
Yes. Let's see if anybody else wants to join us over the next couple of days. When did you want to start? How about Monday?
Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Yes. Let's see if anybody else wants to join us over the next couple of days. When did you want to start? How about Monday?"Monday is ok with me.
I was wondering if there are any male authors in HR.
a bet late to the game but mine is Elizabeth Greene....sounds like a housekeepers name lol
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I've been wondering too. I've tried to Google it, but so far nothing comes up.
There were a couple of male authors who wrote under women's names in the 70s and perhaps 80s.
Kat wrote: "Halima wrote: "I was wondering if there are any male authors in HR."I've been wondering too. I've tried to Google it, but so far nothing comes up."
I was looking forward to reading a book from the male point of view. Seems like there are none. :(
Andrea (Catsos Person) is a Compulsive eBook Hoarder wrote: "There were a couple of male authors who wrote under women's names in the 70s and perhaps 80s."Could you give me some names? I'd love to read their books. :)
Halima,I'll pull the names of male HR authors together, but I might have to wait until the weekend.
Andrea (Catsos Person) is a Compulsive eBook Hoarder wrote: "Halima,I'll pull the names of male HR authors together, but I might have to wait until the weekend."
Thank you so much. :)
FYI,
The Masqueraders, Georgian Romance by Georgette Heyer is in KU right now.If you are a KU subscriber and want to read it, do so soon.
A title's inclusion in KU may not be permanent.
I have not read this title. When Georgette Heyer fans talk about our favorites of her romances, this is not mentioned in the discussion.
I have a question.Loads of commentators on HR are bemoaning that authors are basically writing contemporaries, but just putting them in long dresses.
What, in your opinion, makes for a GOOD HR?
I'll start: LANGUAGE. I read one where, while dancing with the heroine, a suitor 'scoped the room'. So unimpressed.
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Loads of commentators on HR are bemoaning that authors are basically writing contemporaries, but just putting them in long dresses."
This is unfortunately true. This is why I mainly stick to the authors I am already familiar with. As for the question of what is a good HR IMO, well, to me it really depends. Sometimes I don't care if it's historically inaccurate, if the heroine is too modernized, and so on and so forth, just as long as it's not TOO ridiculous. Most of the time I enjoy a book based on how the author's writing is, the plot and its twists, how well the characters are developed, etc.
Hi Ladies! I wish you all a happy new year!
Thank you!Happy nNew year to you Priya!
Happy New Year to HRBC members!
Happy reading in 2017!
Happy New Year, All members of this group.
Andrea (Catsos Person) is a Compulsive eBook Hoarder wrote: "Thank you!Happy nNew year to you Priya!
Happy New Year to HRBC members!
Happy reading in 2017!"
Thank you
I wanted to recommend a self-publishing writer that has really impressed me!If you like light and humorous regency and Victorian romances like Maya Rodale, I would suggest you try a book by Bianca Blythe. I've read "Runaway Wallflower" and now am nearing the end of "How to Capture a Duke".
http://biancablythe.com/
Charlotte wrote: "I wanted to recommend a self-publishing writer that has really impressed me!If you like light and humorous regency and Victorian romances like Maya Rodale, I would suggest you try a book by Bianca..."
Charlotte, thank you for the recommendation, I love funny romances, I went ahead and downloaded two of her books, do you know of any other humorous romances you can recommend?
Carla wrote: "Charlotte wrote: "I wanted to recommend a self-publishing writer that has really impressed me!If you like light and humorous regency and Victorian romances like Maya Rodale, I would suggest you tr..."
I'm still busy discovering even some famous writers' books and styles and it depends on how light and how funny you like them! Have you read any by Maya Rodale? Stephanie Laurens? Sarah MacLean? There is a little hub of self-published writers, and some are better than others, but they are called the Bluestocking Belles
http://bluestockingbelles.net/. They tend to have light reads, not real sexy, but pleasant. Georgette Heyer is classic. Intelligent funny, like a lesser Austen. Must love banter and no sex scenes.
Do you have any suggestions? Are you a new reader or have read all the famous ones and are looking for more obscure recommends?
Andrea (Catsos Person) is a Compulsive eBook Hoarder wrote: "Black Sheep by Georgette Heyer is full of banter between the h/H."Yes, that's a good one. Don't you just love the newest editions? They are so pretty!
Those new editions are gorgeous.
Charlotte wrote: "Carla wrote: "Charlotte wrote: "I wanted to recommend a self-publishing writer that has really impressed me!If you like light and humorous regency and Victorian romances like Maya Rodale, I would ..."
Thank you Charlotte, I have been reading historical romance for quite sometime and read lots of them, so I am always looking for something new, I really love the laugh out loud novels, more than the dark drama ones.
Halima wrote: "I was wondering if there are any male authors in HR."This is an old post I see, but I'd put in a plug for Jude Morgan which is a pen name for Tim Wilson.
"A Little Folly" is the only one I've read so far, but it was excellent, so very witty and intelligent. It could have been written by Gaskell or Austen.
Charlotte wrote: "Halima wrote: "I was wondering if there are any male authors in HR."This is an old post I see, but I'd put in a plug for Jude Morgan which is a pen name for Tim Wilson.
"A Little Folly" is the onl..."
Thank you. I'll read it if I find the book. :)
Carla wrote: "Charlotte wrote: "Carla wrote: "Charlotte wrote: "I wanted to recommend a self-publishing writer that has really impressed me!If you like light and humorous regency and Victorian romances like May..."
@Carla, Sooo...I read "How to Capture a Duke" also by Bianca Blythe and enjoyed it (but not as much as "Runaway Wallflower"). I was just about to warn you off time and money spent for "The Perfect Fiance" but see that it was a freebie prequel anyway:). Maybe it was her first! Haven't read "A Rogue to Avoid" yet.
I found a new fav- the Brothers Sinister series by Courtney Milan. I just read "The Heiress Effect" book two. And "wow"!
Ally wrote: "Hello all! We have a buddy ready starting on Monday or Tuesday: Got it! Sounds like a good one:)
I'm currently reading
. It's my first book by this author and I'm enjoying it quite a bit :)
Hello all....What we do in thread...sorry m cluless :)
Tammy wrote: "I'm currently reading . It's my first book by this author and I'm enjoying it quite a bit :)"Coincidence! I started reading this book yesterday and I like it so far.
Mahak wrote: "Hello all....What we do in thread...sorry m cluless :)"
We simply socialise, share the latest on dit just like the historical Almack's in London.
Anyone want a copy of Katherine by Anya Seton? I'll mail it gratis anywhere in continental US.I gave this 3-stars, but everyone on my flist who read it gave 5-stars.
This book written in the 50s was/is highly regarded for the author's formidable historical research and first-rate writing.
The writing is really good, I just had some problems with some details of the heroine actions etc. also, I was " spoiled" because I already read a nonfiction of her life.
This book is based on reall people. If you don't know who Katherine Swynford, later Duchess of Lancaster was, see this blurb of a historical biography that was written decades after this novel of her romance and life as mistress of Prince John of Lancaster. Read this blurb Mistress of the Monarchy: The Life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster. See the blurb for this book to see who she was.
If you want this book/novel, of fiction Katherine, live in continental US, send a pm with your address.
Andrea (Catsos Person) is a Compulsive eBook Hoarder wrote: "Anyone want a copy of Katherine by Anya Seton? I'll mail it gratis anywhere in continental US.I gave this 3-stars, but everyone on my flist who read it gave 5-stars.."
A wonderful book. I've re-read my copy often.
Although it focuses on the relationship between Katherine Swynford and John of Gaunt, it is more historical fiction than historical romance.
I agree that Seton's research is fantastic and the writing is excellent. The details of Katherine's life were fascinating.
You are right!It's more HF rather than HR.
A question for folks who live in the US:What are you doing about the solar eclipse for Monday, August 21st?
The website "Vox" has a tool where you can enter your zip code to find out what you can see of the eclipse and the peak time to view it. Yesterday I put in the zip code for my job as I expect to be at work. From my work location 80% of the sun will be obscured and the peak time to see it is at around 2:45 pm EST.
Yesterday I ordered from AMAZON some special glasses that will clip over my eyeglasses so I can view the eclipse. I'm going to ask my supervisor to let me take lunch from 2:15 -3:00 so I can be off of the service desk so I can see the eclipse.
Public libraries around the country are providing free glasses for people to view the eclipse. I'm afraid these won't work for me since I wear corrective lenses, so I ordered gear that will clip on my corrective lenses.
Thanks for the tip about the glasses and the libraries. I am so excited!! The eclipse is on my B-day. My husband has this whole outing planned.
Gio wrote: "Thanks for the tip about the glasses and the libraries. I am so excited!! The eclipse is on my B-day. My husband has this whole outing planned."
Don't forget to put your zip code into Vox so you can see the peak time to view it.
have a great b-day.
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Joanna wrote: "Thanks for posting Andrea. I checked, and I am in the 99% zone, occurring at 1:06, so I will probably just take my lunch then."Wow! 99%! A virtual total eclipse!
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