Need a good historical romance. Other genres too. discussion
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Discussion of HR and other books. And recs.
I haven't read it yet. I have it marked to listen to on hoopla. The first of the series is an ebook on that site. I agree, it is pretty pricy. Maybe see if your library has https://www.hoopladigital.com.au/
Since my husband retired, he is reading quite a bit. He has read all of Tana French's books. He just finished all 3 of Amor Towles' books. Next he is going to read The Kite Runner.
Danker wrote: "Carol - Agree. Balogh was at her best when she wrote the Survivor series.A Query to you and Happy Bookworm- I notice that you both read Nancy Campbell Allen’s To Capture His Heart. When I saw the ..."
The ebook is 11.99 on US Amazon and I would not pay that for an ebook unless I absolutely was on fire to read it. I liked this book but not enough to pay that amount. I also thought the dialogue was a little stilted.
ETA that I read this book through NetGalley so I did not pay for it.
I grew up reading books from our small town library and they had a lot of books published in the late 1800's/early 1900's. I loved those books. The dialogue was not stilted either - more on the florid side. I may not love them quite as much as I used to, but I read them so many times as a teenager and as an adult. When they were available as ebooks a few years ago, I bought many of them for my kindle library. I now want to re-read Freckles again and The Rosary - which I thought was so romantic.
The Rosary published 1910
The Harvester published early 1900's
Freckles
Judge Tabor reviewed Freckles.
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Roberta2 wrote: "Since my husband retired, he is reading quite a bit. He has read all of Tana French's books. He just finished all 3 of Amor Towles' books. Next he is going to read The Kite Runner."That is wonderful.
Will be interested to hear what he thinks of The Kite.
HappyBookWorm, I grew up on books like the ones by Gene Stratton-Porter. I think A Girl of the Limberlost was my favorite of hers. Those sweetly simplistic stories were the ones sanctioned by my religious parents. Grace Livingston Hill was another sanctioned author.
OLT wrote: "HappyBookWorm, I grew up on books like the ones by Gene Stratton-Porter. I think A Girl of the Limberlost was my favorite of hers. Those sweetly simplistic stories were the ones sancti..."My family let me read anything I wanted, which I appreciate. I would come out (of the library) with a stack of books that went to my chin.
I can't believe I read Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders in 5th grade. For some reason we had a paperback copy in my childhood home. I always read whatever I wanted. We had tons of books on our shelves. I don't think it ever really registered with my Mom that I read it. I think I might have been the only one in my family to read it!
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Several yrs ago it was revealed that Charles Manson wanted to be a singer. He and his followers hung around w/ Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys. Music producer Terry Melcher worked w/ the Byrds and other groups. He gave Charles an audition and wasn't impressed. Terry Melcher had rented a house, he moved out & then Sharon Tate & Roman moved in there. Some surmise Charles ordered his followers to kill Terry
who'd already moved out (same address).
Sorry if repeat info. Terry was the son of actress Doris Day.
Cath.. surprised you could sleep for the next few years after reading that book so young. It gave me the heebie-jeebies as an adult.Another Manson story - when Angela Lansbury died this week I read a story about her saving her daughter from his influence. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...
Cath wrote: "I can't believe I read Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders in 5th grade. For some reason we had a paperback copy in my childhood home. I always read whatever I wanted..."Yikes! I haven't read it but I can't imagine reading it that young. I'd probably be sleeping with the lights on.
HR-ML wrote: "Cath----Several yrs ago it was revealed that Charles Manson wanted to be a singer. He and his followers hung around w/ Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys. Music producer Terry Melcher worked w/ the ..."
Wow. So Sharon Tate and the others were murdered just because they lived in that house?
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It seems Charles wanted Terry as his victim, but he'd already moved out. Dennis Wilson was chilled to the bone he let Charles & co. live on his property & eat his food. He thought they were just hippies.
I don't know where to put this, today's internet find of mine, since it's not related to either books or politics, but it's the most beautiful tribute to the late Alan Rickman by Emma Thompson:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo9b0...
Yes. Agree. Emma T’s tribute is eloquent and very moving. His wife has just released some of his diary entries over a number of years. He has a lot to say about directors, producers and his fellow actors.
Danker wrote: "Cath.. surprised you could sleep for the next few years after reading that book so young. It gave me the heebie-jeebies as an adult.Another Manson story - when Angela Lansbury died this week I read..."Amazing story. I'd never heard about that. And, @HR-ML, I'd forgotten about the connection w/ Doris Day's son.
I didn't have nightmares, but sometimes at night I did feel nervous about the thought of people trying to get in through the windows. But not much more than a quick thought. I guess my main response to the book was that I couldn't stop thinking about how horrendous it was for the victims, and I especially felt haunted by the thought of Abigail Folger being chased out on the lawn, all the while the murderers chasing her were laughing. I found myself trying to get inside her head, imagining what she must have felt.
OLT wrote: "I don't know where to put this, today's internet find of mine, since it's not related to either books or politics, but it's the most beautiful tribute to the late Alan Rickman by Emma Thompson:htt..."
That was a wonderful tribute. I always loved Rickman's voice and found him mesmerizing when he played a villain in, I think it was, Die Hard.
Emma Thompson is great. However in that clip I found myself once or twice thinking "what's with the Boris Johnson hair-do!" LOL
Speaking of scary books, I remember reading Adromeda Strain by Michael Crichton when I was in my twenties. I read the first few chapters and was scared so badly the I got up and put the book in the basement. I did read Coma after that but have since given up on scary books and Michael Chrichton.BTW, even though Crichton is dead, anti-global warming people still quote him as an authority.
Cath wrote: "OLT wrote: "I don't know where to put this, today's internet find of mine, since it's not related to either books or politics, but it's the most beautiful tribute to the late Alan Rickman by Emma T..."Yeah, I wanted to give her a comb. Mr. Rickman had the most beautiful voice.
Carol wrote: "Speaking of scary books, I remember reading Adromeda Strain by Michael Crichton when I was in my twenties. I read the first few chapters and was scared so badly the I got up and put the book in the..."I know I read the Andromeda Strain but can't remember anything about it. I used to read horror a lot - loved Stephen King.
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I never got into horror in a book or movie. The Stephen King
movie w/ the clown was too much for me. The clown in the
storm drain. And Carrie of course.
Jamie Lee Curtis just acted in her last Halloween flick.
Ironically she said on a talk show that she never watches horror.
I've always thought clowns were creepy. Also mimes.
I just finished binge watching Miss Scarlett and the Duke. We contributed to PBS and streamed it on our Apple tv app. Wish I had something else like it to watch.
Concerning all the posts about the Sahron Tate murders. I was a teenager at that time and I can't read or hears the words withour wanting to cry or feeling slightly sick in my tummy. Having said that, if you get a chance, watch Quentin Tarantino's movie about his version of the Tate murders. Once upon a Time in Hollywood. Before you wonder why in the world I would make that suggestion, just remember Tarantino sometimes messes with history. This is not an easy peasy movie to watch, but Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie and Tarantino really do make it worth while.
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HR-ML wrote: "HBW---I never got into horror in a book or movie. The Stephen King
movie w/ the clown was too much for me. The clown in the
storm drain. And Carrie of course.
Jamie Lee Curtis just acted in h..."
That was the scariest movie I've ever seen. I still don't get too close to storm drains. That clown ...
I also can't watch horror movies. Did when I was younger. The last one I watched was Get Out which was so good.
Maureen, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was a good film. I went into it not knowing it was about the Manson murders. Our son watched it. It's a different experience watching a movie when you have lived through the events as they happened. I thoroughly enjoyed the ending.
Roberta2 wrote: "Maureen, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood was a good film. I went into it not knowing it was about the Manson murders. Our son watched it. It's a different experience watching a movie when you have li..."I'm not sure I could watch that. I was more of a Jane Austen adaptations and super heroes watcher.
HBW, I think you would like Miss Scarlett and the Duke second season.
Roberta2 wrote: "HBW, I think you would like Miss Scarlett and the Duke second season."I probably would. Period pieces are my catnip.
Here's some eye candy of the Bocelli family for you. The actual music is perhaps a bit schmaltzy but who can't use a little Matteo Bocelli fix?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf5XY...
OLT wrote: "Here's some eye candy of the Bocelli family for you. The actual music is perhaps a bit schmaltzy but who can't use a little Matteo Bocelli fix?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf5XY..."
Three fine singers.
Thanks, OLT. A nice lift.How are you doing?
Roberta2 wrote: "Thanks, OLT. A nice lift.How are you doing?"
The foot is being recalcitrant and slow to heal. It has been 12 weeks since the surgery and only in the past few days am I able to walk in a CAM boot without exquisite pain. I started PT last week and let's hope it helps. The sad thing about all this is that the initial break in July, although healing improperly and out of alignment, no longer hurt me when I walked but I opted for surgery in August to avoid issues down the road as I age.
Forgot to mention my book find of the day on Amazon. I have never read anything by this author but the idea of the book caught my fancy some time ago but I didn't get it because it was ten or eleven dollars at the time. Today it is $1.99 and I can't resist a bargain.The Matchmaker's Lonely Heart
I saw it was getting good reviews. I have it marked to read from hoopla. Might do audio instead. I've been watching cooking shows on Roku and now ice skating. Think I needed a break.
OLT wrote: "Roberta2 wrote: "Thanks, OLT. A nice lift.How are you doing?"
The foot is being recalcitrant and slow to heal. It has been 12 weeks since the surgery and only in the past few days am I able to w..."
Does your doctor think that you are healing as you should? I've been lucky enough to have no broken bones (so far) but it seems like it should be better by now. I did dislocate my elbow and that was very painful.
OLT wrote: "Forgot to mention my book find of the day on Amazon. I have never read anything by this author but the idea of the book caught my fancy some time ago but I didn't get it because it was ten or eleve..."That does sound good.
HBW, no I’m not healing as rapidly as we would like, but I do have arthritis and osteoporosis that slow down the process. I’m supposed to have treatment with a bone growth stimulator in addition to the PT, but my copay for that is over $600 so I’m not too enthused about a treatment that may only help minimally. Time and physical therapy will eventually improve the foot. I just need to have patience.
OLT wrote: "Forgot to mention my book find of the day on Amazon. I have never read anything by this author but the idea of the book caught my fancy some time ago but I didn't get it because it was ten or eleve..."Dang it, like I need another unread book in my Amazon library. The last book by the author I read was okay but not a re-read. This one sounded more interesting so I got it - it's not a bad price. When I read physical books from the library, I paid more than that for late fees.
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Free on Kindle. A late baron's dtr (low on funds) dresses as a man to become the 'male' secretary for an earl. He notices her shapely backside. I'm about 1/4 in and enjoying it. The H was injured during his time in the calvary. His right hip on down hurts esp in rainy or cold weather. Thus far both MCs are mature- good for a change.
HR-ML wrote: "What an Earl WantsFree on Kindle. A late baron's dtr (low on funds) dresses as a man to become the 'male' secretary for an earl. He notices her shapely backside. I'm about 1/4 in and..."
Thanks! Just got it.
I started reading this yesterday, I have the book 📖. Hope you like it. I am enjoying it up to now.
I downloaded both books. The second title was free. I am sorry you are still in pain, OLT. I hope the physical therapy helps. I have found in the past that it did. I didn't have any broken bones but terrible joint pain.
Shaz wrote: "I started reading this yesterday, I have the book 📖. Hope you like it. I am enjoying it up to now."Shaz, what book is that? I clicked on the little book icon on your post but it didn't take me anywhere. Or do you mean that same book HR-ML mentioned? I'm slow on the uptake nowadays.
Sorry I should have put the title. What n Earl Wants by Shirley Karr.
I like it when there is humour in books, which this book has .
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A Query to you and Happy Bookworm- I notice that you both read Nancy Campbell Allen’s To Capture His Heart. When I saw the reviews, I went to buy it but couldn’t bring myself to pay $23.95 for a Kindle HR. I notice that her steampunk books cost about $3.95 in Kindle, so this is a radical price rise. Do you think it may be an error?