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[Bryan]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Hi Patricrk, it's been a pretty good acount so far so I think you'll enjoy it. My copy is the UK edition."

I agree, I like it so far.

[Jill H.]

Sometimes I like to have a little book to put in the car or at the breakfast table for something to read for a few minutes. This little book (165 pages) is just the ticket. It is comprised of personal ads from the London Review of Books, placed by literate people.....some are hysterically funny; others are a bit sad.....but all are enjoyable. I like this one: "From now on I'm only going to reply to my own ads. That's because I'm funnier and better looking than any of you".

by David Rose

[Alisa]

Just started this today and although a little unexpected am enjoying it quite a bit.
by Linda Greenhouse

Very insightful into the relationships between the Justices. Turning out to be a lively little book.

[Bryan]

I started this a couple of days ago and it has been great:

Matthew Algeo

[Amy]

Alicia wrote: "Jill wrote: " by Erik Larson

I got this one for Chri..."

I read that one last summer--it was good. Have you also read
Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson? I enjoyed that one almost as much as "Devil in the White City."

Sorry...

[Jill H.]

Amy............I have read all of his books and I really liked
by Erik Larson. Nobody seems to mention it when citing their favorites but I thought it was fascinating.
I finished Erik Larson and I hate to say it but I didn't care for it at all but I'm sure I am in the minority!!!
Don't forget to cite the author's link in your above post, Amy. You are getting the hang of it!!!

[Amy]

What am I missing from my post? I thought it was complete...no? Please advise..I want to make sure I do it correctly!

I also read but I would say it is my least favorite of Larson's books. I can't quite say why...I guess it just didn't appeal to me the way the others did

[Jill H.]

Amy....you are on the right track....it just takes some practice. The book should have the cover, the authors picture (if available) and the author's link. Like this.

by Erik Larson

[Darcy]

I am currently reading by (no photo) Ted Barris.

While I'm not all that fond of the writing style, the stories are very interesting. I do have to keep reminding myself that it is the author's journey in capturing veterans' stories, and not strictly about the veterans' stories.

[Bryan]

Thanks, D for sharing. I did find a book cover:

by Ted Barris

['Aussie Rick']

I've just started reading; "Napoleon's Triumph", a new book covering the Battle of Friedland in Poland during 1807.

by James R. Arnold

[Jill H.]

AR,,,I think you have read every Napoleon book ever written!!!!

['Aussie Rick']

I'm trying :)

[Pradeep]

Fire in the East

[Pradeep]

Harry Sidebottom

[Bryan]

Thanks, Pradeep, add the book cover and author in one post:

Harry Sidebottom

['Aussie Rick']

I have just started reading a book covering naval warfare during the times of the Greeks and Romans. Written by an American Admiral in 1937 it's a bit dated but so far an interesting read:

by William Ledyard Rodgers

[Alisa]

Just started reading this today. I am certainly intrigued by the story.
by Essie Mae Washington-Williams

[Alisa]

So far the new year resolution of less t.v. is going pretty well. Of course, we all need a break from reality every now and then so digging into a garden variety murder mystery.
by Margaret Truman
I've never read any of her books so looking forward to a new experience.

[Jill H.]

by John Campbell

I have just received this book and can't wait to read it. I have always been fascinated by the relationship between "The Welsh Wizard" David Lloyd George, British PM and Francis Stevenson, his young mistress. Every time I read a book about the Versailles Treaty of 1918/19, there was always a mention that Ms. Stevenson accompanied the married DLG but there was never much information given. The title sounds like one of those bodice ripping romance novels (ugh) but I know it is not.

['Aussie Rick']

Sounds like an excellent book! A very interesting man in his own way, David Llyod George. Let us know what you think of it once you have finished it :)

[Jill H.]

I think it will be, AR. The only thing that may put me off as I glanced through it is the use of lots of excerpts from letters. I don't mind a few but I'm not crazy about more letters than narrative. We'll see.

[Patricrk]

1493 by Charles C. Mann Looks at the rapid globalization of the world caused by the discovery of the America's. Silver flow to China from the Americas along with maize and sweet potato helped cause the collapse of the Ming dynasty! The boatload of diseases that killed off most of the population of the Americas may have ended up causing the little ice age!

I'm not too far in but it is interesting so far. by Charles C. Mann

[Patricrk]

Bentley wrote: "Patricrk..there is something wrong with your post and citation - check 1332 (book cover, author's photo if available and always the author's link)"

I had originally posted this to the wrong book club. My copy and paste must not have worked right. Sorry, I didn't check it.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

No problem at all Patricrk but I wanted folks to know right away what book you meant. Thank you for correcting this.

[Morgiana]

Now I received this book:

by Moustafa Gadalla

I just started this book, but I think this will be a really enjoyable read - the author wants to think you about all the facts you thought you know about the ancient Egypt - so this book simply forcing you to re-think about your knowledge and things you thougt these are common facts.

[Jill H.]

Oooh, Morgiana. That sounds interesting. Please let us know your thoughts when you have completed it.

['Aussie Rick']

It does sound like an interesting book Morgiana, enjoy :)

I'm reading; "Commander of the Faithful" by W. Kiser.


by John W. Kiser

[Bea]

I am almost finished with by Charlotte Brontë. Unless the author pulls out a killer ending, this is going to be a Grade B read (not bad in my scheme of things).

I'm 100 pages into by Robert K. Massie. So far I'm really enjoying it. I loved his other books about Russian Tsars and Tsarinas.

I'm in the very early stages of preparing for the next installment of Alexander Hamilton.

As part of my preparation, I've begun to read Michael Meyerson

[Patrik]

just reading some reviews in order to select my next book to read...

[Jill H.]

by Pamela Maria Smorkaloff
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Pearl of the Antilles. This book is comprised of articles/essays/reminiscences about Cuba, so it can be read at your own pace. Unfortunately, it is rather long and might be too big for you to take along.

Another take on Cuba is this book which provides a history of the American mob in the nightlife of Havana. It is quite well done, and if it is not exactly what you are looking for, it is certainly something you might want to read after you return from your trip.
T.J. English

[Alisa]

Marjorie wrote: "Has anybody got any recommendations for books on Cuba?

I'm going there in April and I want to read up a bit. I'm looking for something other than standard tourist guides or novels. Something abo..."

Cuba, sounds like an adventure! I have not read this but picked it up on the recommendation of a friend and it looks quite interesting. If you read it I'd love to hear what you think.

by John Paul Rathbone

[Morgiana]

Jill wrote: "Oooh, Morgiana. That sounds interesting. Please let us know your thoughts when you have completed it."


Jill, to be honest...this book was really good at the beginning and at the end, showing how much the old Egyptians knew about architecture, astronomy, medicine, how the women were handled etc, but, and there is a big but...the author tried to convince the reader that King Thutmose III is King David of Israel, Akhenaton shall be Mose and Tuthankaton shall be Jesus Christ (if I remember well, I was a bit pissed) because it was lacking of facts and was quite unbelievable for me, and with this the author ruined the whole book for me.

[Morgiana]

Now I am reading

by James Jones
it seems it will be an interesting read.

[Jill H.]

Morgiana.......well, I am not going to read the Egyptian book......I wonder how the author arrived at those conclusions without presenting any facts, no matter how obscure?

by Moustafa Gadalla

['Aussie Rick']

I've just started reading; "Into the Silence" which so far has been quite interesting.


by Wade Davis

[Geevee]

I'm half way through this. It is an interesting, highly readable and well researched account that uses Goebbels' own diaries - all 24 volumes that have now been translated and published - to reassess his actions, motivations and relationships. A very disturbing and vile but yet intriguing character.

by Toby Thacker (No photo)

[Geevee]

Marjorie wrote: "Has anybody got any recommendations for books on Cuba? ..."

Hi Marjorie I have this on my TBR and it looks very good. I should add that I have not read anything on Cuba...but hope this helps.

by Hugh Thomas

[Jill H.]

Geevee wrote: "I'm half way through this. It is an interesting, highly readable and well researched account that uses Goebbels' own diaries - all 24 volumes that have now been translated and published - to reasse..."

There is another book in the same vein that might interest you, Geevee. It is:

byAnthony Read.

It is a well written examination of the lives and actions of Goebbles, Goering, Himmler, and von Ribbentrop. Pretty darn chilling.

[Morgiana]

Geevee wrote: "I'm half way through this. It is an interesting, highly readable and well researched account that uses Goebbels' own diaries - all 24 volumes that have now been translated and published - to reasse..."

Geeve, maybe this book could be also interesting for you:


by Peter Padfield
- it's on my TBR-list, I don't know when will I time to read it.

[Kathy]

Just started by Geraldine Brooks.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

I always liked that author Kathy F; let us know how you like the book.

[Geevee]

Jill wrote: "Geevee wrote: "I'm half way through this. It is an interesting, highly readable and well researched account that uses Goebbels' own diaries - all 24 volumes that have now been translated and publis..."

Thanks Jill - I've added it to my TBR :)

[Geevee]

Morgiana wrote: Geeve, maybe this book could be also interesting for you...it's on my TBR-list, I don't know when will I time to read it..."

Thanks Morgiana added to my TBR - I need a remote cottage where I'm snowed in for months (with food and fuel) to reduce my TBR.

Are these two of interest for you - both published last year with good reviews?

Heinrich Himmler by Peter Longerich (no cover or author photo)

by Robert Gerwarth

[Jill H.]

Let's face it.......there will never be enough time to get to all the books that we have added to our TBR lists from the great recommendations that we have gotten here..............but we can give it a good try!!!
Now I have to add the book that Morgiana mentioned....so many good books out there.

byRobert Gerwarth

[Geevee]

Jill wrote: "Let's face it.......there will never be enough time to get to all the books that we have added to our TBR lists from the great recommendations that we have gotten here..............but we can give ..."

LOL - I dream of my cottage and piles of books where I could shift the cottage's location to somewhere different and remote each day so I could wander out whilst having a tea break (very British I know) looking at new views around the world :)

[André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music]

Buck Danny, Tome 45: Les Secrets De La Mer Noire by Jean-Michel Charlier and Victor Hubinon

[Krystal]

Almost done: by Michelle Moran

[Jill H.]

Just started this book about Lady Emma Hamilton, the well loved mistress of Admiral Lord Nelson. I am looking forward to learning more about the lady who was very scandalous in her day.

by Kate Williams

[Bea]

For a follow up, I can recommend a viewing of "That Hamilton Woman" (1941), starring Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier as the lovers.