Need a good historical romance. Other genres too. discussion
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Discussion of HR and other books. And recs.
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I'm almost inclined to read the other 2 in the series. But I started w/
Carteret: bk#3
HR-ML wrote: "Carol---I'm almost inclined to read the other 2 in the series. But I started w/
Carteret: bk#3"
This was the best one. The other weren't bad. I gave them both 3 stars. If you have KU, do read The Skylight Room. I know it's not a romance, but it's very, very good.
Carol wrote: "Hey, we left out Heyer's books that were made into movies or serials. My favorite is P&P."But which version of P&P, Carol? There are so many, but the only two I really like are the movie with Keira Knightly and the A&E series with Colin Firth.
OLT wrote: "Carol wrote: "Hey, we left out Heyer's books that were made into movies or serials. My favorite is P&P."But which version of P&P, Carol? There are so many, but the only two I really like are the ..."
The one with Colin Firth. I never watched the other one.
The only thing I've read by Gaskell is The Cranford Chronicles, which I loved. I have watched North and South (fell in love with Richard Armitage--such a good looking brooding hero), Wives and Daughters and Cranford.
I've seen both the one with Colin Firth and the one with Keira Knightly - liked the one with Colin Firth better.
This is off topic and off genre but I'm reading rural fantasy (as opposed to urban fantasy) today and enjoying it very much. It is a mesh of the current world, only with fairies who live side by side with us, mostly unseen. I've always loved those stories. Faerie tales. The illustrations in this book are beautiful. Charles de Lint is one of the best writers in that genre.
https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Wild-Sis...
Roberta2 wrote: "HappyBookWorm,I could only read Jane Eyre once. We all have our favorites. Do I lose my historical romance card because I hated Wuthering Heights?"
Roberta2, I didn't read Wuthering Heights because I had no desire to. It just didn't appeal to me. We'll both have to lose our cards.
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Saw/ wasn't impressed by Laurence Olivier in the film version.
Just read this, thought it was interesting. I read that book - it was very good. Heartbreaking, but good. It was an odd feeling to read about something that took place 140+ years ago and have it feel like it was happening *now*. https://carlakellyauthor.com/check-yo...
The book was Her Smile
I have that as a TBR and will get it from hoopladigital, when I'm ready to read it. I've been reading lots of lackluster books and trying tom use my KU. I just read Never Fall for Your Fiancée. Too long, too repetitive, but I made it through by skimming some. I gave it a 3, but really should be a 2 1/2. I wonder if you can pause KU like you can pause Audible. Anyone know???
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Watched basketball's "Last Dance" doc mostly about Michael Jordan.
Kerr had interesting life story too. He was 6'2" & considered short for the NBA.
I hated Wuthering Heights. From fifty years distance, it seemed like a score card of abuse.Loved the Colin Firth P &P, I think it is what made his career, otherwise he would most like like have bee just another good looking English actor. You know, like Hugh Grant. hhaha
I just finished the wonderful City of Time and Magic (Found Things#4). The romance is lovely but doesn't take center stage, it is a time travel, suspense, and magical book. It is set in Victorian times.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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I have not read a TT rom in years.
HR-ML wrote: "Colin Firth made that role his own. I have not read a TT rom in years."
I usually don't. but I fell in love with Neal Stephenson's wonderful weird, Dodo, then Kelly Armstrong wrote two that of course I had to read. Although I think I fell into this series accidently.
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I like your profile photo. Is she a family member? She's pretty & has intense eyes. I have a photo of my late mom wearing a cameo.
Carol wrote: "I have that as a TBR and will get it from hoopladigital, when I'm ready to read it. I've been reading lots of lackluster books and trying tom use my KU. I just read [book:Never Fall for Your Fian..."
Carol, I don't know. You could ask customer service.
HR-ML and Maureen, I was trying to figure out what TT was - then saw it had to be time travel. I also read the two books with time travel by Kelley Armstrong - I liked the first one best but they were good.
I have just got books from library, not been since Covid startedThe Windham Brides
Starting book 1 tomorrow The Trouble with Dukes by Grace Burrowes . Have book 2 on order, due to it only being available at another library. They did have books 3, 4. So fingers crossed that book 2 arrives soon.
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I've been getting DTB's and ebooks from the library. Also, my library gives me access to hoopladigital.com, so I can download more ebooks to my Kindle Fire. Other libraries use Overdrive by Libby, which can be downloaded to the regular Kindle. Once it's set up, its super easy to use. I use hoopla and when I'm checking on a book on the Goodreads or Amazon site, I get a pop up that tells me if its available at the library or on hoopla. Don't know how it got set up, but I wont complain.
Roberta2 wrote: "I just reread The Snowdrop by Jayne Fresina. It was just what I needed today."I'm going to do a reread in December.
For those of us here who celebrate Thanksgiving, have a happy feast day. Our son is here, and I am thankful for that.
Same to you, Roberta2, and to all the rest of you who will celebrate tomorrow. I am thankful that everyone in my immediate family is vaccinated; even the little ones now have their first shot and the second in December. Tomorrow I am going to think only good thoughts and stuff myself with stuffing, my favorite part of the meal. I do dump lots of veggies and mushrooms in it, so I can think it's kinda good for me.
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Sending good vibes out to those who celebrate Thanksgiving and those who don't.
We have family and friends and books galore. Thanks for being you on our little
thread here. We appreciate your company and your comments. Be safe if you venture
out of your home!
The new cast of 'Walton's Thanksgiving' is on CW network, IIRC on 11/28/21. Check your listings if interested. The Walton's 2nd season Thanksgiving show started today and concludes tomorrow on Me-TV, if they remember to do part #2. LOL!
OLT wrote: "Roberta2 wrote: "I just reread The Snowdrop by Jayne Fresina. It was just what I needed today."I'm going to do a reread in December."
Roberta and OLT, I think I may also re-read it again. Also The Snow Angel
Hope everyone had a good day today. We celebrated Thanksgiving with my precious mother-in-law. It was good to be together.
I also reread The Snow Angel. I saw on Amazon that Fresina says she has a new Christmas novella coming out soon.
I read Julie Anne Long's newest and loved it. After Dark with the Duke. She is still one of my favorite HR authors just for the way she writes.
Roberta2 wrote: "I read Julie Anne Long's newest and loved it. After Dark with the Duke. She is still one of my favorite HR authors just for the way she writes."Roberta2, I loved that one too. Ten hearts.
HBW--She had me at stuffy duke and opera singer. lol
I just started the new JAL yesterday. As you both say, it's quite good. I like it better than the previous entry in this series. I kinda wish the age difference were a little less, although I do realize that Fresina has written several romances I loved with the hero 15 years older than the heroine and this is only 3 years more.
re After Dark with the Duke - let me know when it is safe to discuss. I have some questions and don't want to spoil.
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After Dark with the Duke
Started this last night. This crusty duke needs to chill.
Thanks to Roberta2 & HBW2020 for noting this romance.
HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "re After Dark with the Duke - let me know when it is safe to discuss. I have some questions and don't want to spoil."Not yet, please. It's on my Hold list at my library. I should get it in about a week.
Sounds like one to put on my list. I do like JAL
Shaz wrote: "Sounds like one to put on my list. I do like JAL"She outdid herself with this one.
Anyone here who uses Netgalley, Eloisa James has her new book listed there.
For all you Jayne Fresina fans here, she has a new novella coming out soon, The Snow Birds. Don't know quite when and it isn't available for pre-order. As a matter of fact, on Amazon it's like it doesn't exist. I asked Fresina about it here on GR and she says it will be a reality, but isn't sure exactly when.
BTW, about that new Julie Anne Long HR. I loved it. Not sure if it's because I haven't liked a single other HR I've read in the past year or if it's really that good. No matter. It was great entertainment for me.
OLT wrote: "For all you Jayne Fresina fans here, she has a new novella coming out soon, The Snow Birds. Don't know quite when and it isn't available for pre-order. As a matter of fact, on Amazon it's like it d..."Yay! That's a rare bit of good news.
Stranger at the Cottage is out for those who are interested. It's 2.99 or a KU read. I've been waiting.
I am reading , Hazard by Jo Beverley. This will be a first book by this author for me.
Shaz wrote: "I am reading , Hazard by Jo Beverley. This will be a first book by this author for me."I believe Hazard is book 9 in the series? I loved this series, but there are triggers in book 1, it's also one of my all time favourites.
I really like Jo Beverley's writing style and great plots.
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I read most of the Malloren series a few years ago, in order. I liked them.
I have books 6, 9, and 11 of Company of Rogue. But I think their are 15 books to the series .
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Enjoying this one.
Have North & South on TBR.