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 agree 100%. Jeff Bridges did a newer version (at the time)
of a J. Wayne movie, "True Grit." IIRC his character overused
his horse and the horse died of exhaustion, dehydration
and exposure to the elements.
HR-ML wrote: "Cath---I agree 100%. Jeff Bridges did a newer version (at the time)
of a J. Wayne movie, "True Grit." IIRC his character overused
his horse and the horse died of exhaustion, dehydration
and ex..."
I can handle an animal dying of old age, but I don't like anything where animals are abused.
HR-ML wrote: "Cath---I agree 100%. Jeff Bridges did a newer version (at the time)
of a J. Wayne movie, "True Grit." IIRC his character overused
his horse and the horse died of exhaustion, dehydration
and ex..."
well if Jeff Bridge's character was supposed to be the hero of the movie, you can bet I would have hated him for treating his horse so horribly, and I would have turned that movie right off! Never saw "True Grit" but thanks to this warning, now never will, for sure!
HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "Carol wrote: "I'm reading The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies. I think someone must have recommended it. I'm about halfway through and I'm really enjoying it, so I'm posti..."I meant to reply but forgot. I loved Flowers.
I was unpleasantly surprised to see that most of Elizabeth Peters/Barbara Michaels books are out of print. :( Just a few of them are still available to buy as Kindle books. Ditto on Mary Stewart which is just *wrong*.
I loved Lessons in Chemistry. I had to push through at the beginning because of what happened to him. I cried there.Flowers from the Storm is a favorite. I also loved Kinsale's For My Lady's Heart. I wish she had written more books.
In our family, we love the not so stellar movies where the dog doesn't die. I'm thinking of Dante's Peak with Pierce Brosnan and Independence Day with Will Smith to name a couple.
HappyBookWorm, I didn't realize those books were out of print. I read many of both of those authors years and years ago.
I am reading the Lucinda Brant Alex Hasley books. I've read the first 2 and am getting a bit annoyed with his love interest. Hopefully, she doesn't irritate me as much in the next book.
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Just read and really enjoyed this CR. A kisses only slow-burn.
No insta-sex or insta-love and had real convos. Please don't
judge this book by it's cover.
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Read this true crime on evil/ chilling murderer, the "Zodiac Killer."
I have just read Roxton Foundation series my Lucinda Brant. Enjoyable reads. Age gap romance.
Happy Halloween to everyone who celebrated! I ate some chocolate. Phil bought several packages of Kit Kats, and alas, we only had three trick-or-treaters. I just got this book because it had me laughing by the second page. It's free.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057P6FNO?...
I also finished listening to Flowers from the Storm and now I want to listen to it all over again. Marvelous book and so was the narration. That ending. :shakes head: Perfect for Halloween. :spoiler: When the duchess becomes pregnant with a new heir, the ghost of a large hound can be seen by one of the fireplaces in the castle.
Maddy wanted to know who the strange dog was. Jervaulx told her he had been around for a long time. (centuries, in fact)
I am enjoying Mary Lancaster's series that begins with Petteril's Thief. They are fluffy and short. Just what I want right now.
I'm reading Dragonwyck by Anya Seton, for a local book discussion group I participate in. I love the title in particular, and thought I'd really enjoy the book. But I'm about halfway through and unfortunately I'm not liking it that much :( Oh well (currently I really can't stand the heroine, so I guess one thing that will keep me busy is hoping something - well, "bad" is too strong of a word - but anyway hoping things don't go well for her, lol)
Roberta2 wrote: "I am enjoying Mary Lancaster's series that begins with Petteril's Thief. They are fluffy and short. Just what I want right now."Looks very interesting. Nice and short. My concentration isn't very good right now. The second and third books are audios on hoopla. So even better. I will get to them soon. Thanks.
I'm finally reading Long Legged Meg. So far, so good.
I just finished Governess Penelope and the Duke by Kerri Kastle. I got it from BookFunnel. Enjoyable and I will read the next in the series when I get KU again.
Carol, I remember really liking that title by Fresina. Let me know what you think. I don't remember it all that well now. Maybe it's time for a reread.
Now that I think about it, has Fresina published anything lately?
Roberta2 wrote: "Now that I think about it, has Fresina published anything lately?"Her last publish date was 1/28/2022.
Roberta2 wrote: "Now that I think about it, has Fresina published anything lately?"According to Twisted E-Publishing and also Fresina's blog, we are supposed to be getting The Tempests of Little Doings sometime. Unfortunately, it has been "coming soon" for far too long.
Roberta2 wrote: "I loved Lessons in Chemistry. I had to push through at the beginning because of what happened to him. I cried there.Flowers from the Storm is a favorite. I also loved Kinsale's [book:For My Lady'..."
I'll get the audiobook (For my Lady's Heart) with my next Audible credit.
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We want to make it better if we can.
Anyone can also be another moderator here if that fits your needs.
Thanks in advance, HR-ML/ Cheryl
HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "Roberta2 wrote: "I loved Lessons in Chemistry. I had to push through at the beginning because of what happened to him. I cried there.Flowers from the Storm is a favorite. I also loved Kinsale's [..."
I quite reading Chemistry after the rape scene, which I though was handled to casually. A friend convinced me to continue reading it, so I did, and I loved it.
Flowers in the Storm was a big fav.
I think I'll skip Lady's Heart unless you give it raves. Not my favorite era.
HR-ML wrote: "Hi All--Please let us know anytime how we can improve this thread.
We want to make it better if we can.
Anyone can also be another moderator here if that fits your needs.
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Best thread in all of Goodreads in my opinion. You do a marvelous job.
Carol wrote: "HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "Roberta2 wrote: "I loved Lessons in Chemistry. I had to push through at the beginning because of what happened to him. I cried there.Flowers from the Storm is a favorite..."
I read the opening part of Lessons in Chemistry, and unfortunately, can't read that book. It brings out my homicidal tendencies.
Cheryl, I think you do a great job. This is my go to thread for HR recs and discussion.
Same for me, Cheryl. I thoroughly enjoy coming to this thread and also to the politics one. Good suggestions for reading here and a safe place to vent at the other. Kudos to you.
I agree, I really like it here. Hmm, maybe do a section for more modern romance.
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Thanks, Cheryl
PS to find "free or nearly free" hit the lower right hand "more discussions"
on home page for this thread & it pops up. I did not change this. But I noticed this yesterday.
I have been reading, The BlueStocking War series by Eva Devon. 14 books in all. Just starting book 12 The Beast Bliss.
I always come to this thread, and enjoy all your comments. I do look in the political thread. But don’t always know what you are discussing, As I don’t follow all American politics.
Must say most of your politician sound as useless as ours.
Every day I begin by reading this thread - with coffee and toast, You do an amazing job and I hope you continue as long as possible.
I am Aussie and enjoy your talk about politics, please continue as it feels like everyday conversations with friends.
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We enjoy your observations. And I'm trying to store up wisdom from what members share here. I'm not super-religious, but I think God gives us many opportunities to meet in-person and on-line etc. So all here enrich each other. We were meant to 'meet.'
Did you have any suggestions RE the thread? I added a modern
romance & romance mystery thread today.
Shaz we DO have useless politicians here. 3 in Congress recently
announced they plan to retire. No doubt there will be more.
thanks, Cheryl
This is my happy place. Thank you, Cheryl.
How about Not Romance But Really Good just for the heck of it? It would be for dealing with coming of aging and aging; NF science, bios, history; fantasy stuff, etc. Maybe person should specify what type of book it is when posting the title???
We can’t have a different thread for each genre. How about not-historical/contemporary?
OLT wrote: "We can’t have a different thread for each genre. How about not-historical/contemporary?"That's what I was trying to do with Not Romance But Really Good. It would be one thread encompassing other stuff which readers liked. Naming the genre of each post on that thread would be a help to those interested.
HBW should be happy with that. She reads all across the spectrum of genres, I think. Fantasy, dystopian, etc. Am I right, HBW?
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Happy place- like the sound of this.
OLT wrote: "HBW should be happy with that. She reads all across the spectrum of genres, I think. Fantasy, dystopian, etc. Am I right, HBW?"Guilty as charged. I think I read more thriller/mystery than any other genre now. Author is more important to me than genre, although I try books by authors that are new to me also.
I'll read anything by Jodi Taylor who also writes under another name (fantasy and romance), Grace Burrowes (historical romance/mysteries), and Catherine Ryan Hyde (contemporary fiction). Seanan McGuire has two series out that I pre-order but her longest running series I just can't get into. :(
ETA I even read a little non-fiction. One of the most memorable books I've read in the last few years was this one: The Talk.
Sorry, I can talk books all day.
The Talk was my first graphic novel. Worth the read. I've read a lot of Hyde's books. They are usually 4 or 5 stars for me. I tried Forster twice and just could not get into her books.
For those that like Westerns, try Silver Lining. It was good enough for me to struggle with a review. I'm going to read The Promise of Jenny Jones soon. Has anyone read it?
I read The Promise of Jenny Jones years ago and remember liking it. I think I put it in the really liked it category, but I could be wrong. Well, that wasn't much help to you Carol. lol
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Struggle w/ a review? But you are so articulate!!!
HR-ML wrote: "Carol---Struggle w/ a review? But you are so articulate!!!"
I have trouble finding the words I want to use. Spellcheck helps with spelling. Commas are a big problem. :-( OLT is really great at reviews. Love reading them.
I've been enjoying Sofi Laporte's novels. She has two series. They're modern regency, but not too modern. Her writing is good and original. Some are silly, some serious. At least when I pick up one of her novels, I don't ask myself if I've already read this. Try the Merry Spinsters, Charming Rogues series. I think it's the best. KU
Carol wrote: "For those that like Westerns, try Silver Lining. It was good enough for me to struggle with a review. I'm going to read The Promise of Jenny Jones soon. Has anyone read it?"I read Silver Lining many years ago. I'd like to re-read it.
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Thanks! I almost always dread any movie or book with a pet/animal in it b/c they are so often included as a device for upping the emotional intensity by killing them off. I skip scenes in movies or book passages, or even just give the entire movie/book a pass, for this reason.