What Should I Read Next?

[LemonLinda]

If someone needs something for 15.6 - a former HF group read that you did not get to - I would highly recommend Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn. I just started it Wednesday night and will finish tonight. I have had a hard time putting it down. I am so glad that my husband went to the local high school football game tonight. I took a short break because I had been reading non-stop. Well, back to finish. Again, I highly recommend this one for task 15.6 -

[Tasha]

Maude wrote: "Tasha, I love A Town Like Alice and I highly recommend that you read it!!!"

Thanks Maude!

[Jackie]

Evelina wrote: "A NORTHERN LIGHT has been on my TBR list for a very long time. I've read THE TEA ROSE and THE WINTER ROSE and think they're great(isn't a third book in the offing?). I think I'll take your recommendation for a Challenge #4 task. What do you think? "

Yes, I think it comes out next year.

[Maude]

Southpaw, Why don't you substitute A Town Like Alice for The Reader. It is post WWII.

[southpaw285]

Maude wrote: "Southpaw, Why don't you substitute A Town Like Alice for The Reader. It is post WWII."

Maude, that is a great idea! Can I move it again though? I already moved it once to 10.5 - Book to Movie (see message #80 in Challenge #4 thread). If it is okay to do so, I will move it again to 25.5.

Thanks for the help.

[Maude]

That is fine Southpaw!

[DARK ROMANCE]

Hi there. :) I've finished A Clockwork Orange and I'm looking for the next thing to read.

I'm stuck between Feed, White Fang, V for Vendetta, Watchmen, The Sheep Look Up, Incarceron, Roman Blood

Any ideas which to go for next?

[Terri]

Well, I personally would go for Roman Blood. Steven Saylor is good and I like ancient Rome. That makes it a winner for me. :-)

[DARK ROMANCE]

Terri wrote: "Well, I personally would go for Roman Blood. Steven Saylor is good and I like ancient Rome. That makes it a winner for me. :-)"

I've been leaning towards that one, too. :)

[southpaw285]

Maude wrote: "That is fine Southpaw!"

Thanks, Maude. I will do that.

[Jamie]

Risa wrote: "Jamie wrote: "There's always Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, too. I've read part of it and thought it was pretty good, but it is extremely long and the footnotes are bothersome."

I..."


I've thought about trying to read this book again, as I think I was just not really in the mood for it at the time. I generally like footnotes, but those in Jonathan Strange got to be SO long that I found it difficult to switch back over to the story sometimes. The small print of the footnotes made the size of the book seem very daunting to me, even though I enjoyed what I read of the story.

[southpaw285]

To my dear and wonderful, enabling, book addict, danger-to-my-TBR pile friends...

I would like to read a HF book on Robin Hood. Any suggestions?

Yours truly,
Southpaw

[Amy]

southpaw285 wrote: "To my dear and wonderful, enabling, book addict, danger-to-my-TBR pile friends...

When it comes to books, I wear all those labels with pride. :)

[southpaw285]

Maude wrote: "Southpaw, Why don't you substitute A Town Like Alice for The Reader. It is post WWII."

Maude, I got to thinking about this. I need a HF for 25.5 and A Town Like Alice isn't considered HF, right? If not, I need to leave it where it is at Task #10.5.

What do you think?

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

southpaw285 wrote: "To my dear and wonderful, enabling, book addict, danger-to-my-TBR pile friends...

I would like to read a HF book on Robin Hood. Any suggestions?

Yours truly,
Southpaw"

I just read one, "Sherwood" by Parke Godwin and may you like it more than I did.

[Maude]

Southpaw, I did answer and agreed with you but I apparently posted it elsewhere!

[southpaw285]

Thank you, Jayme.

[Terri]

Dear southpaw285,
I'll tell you what I won't recommend. Hood by Stephen R Lawhead. Of course, there are plenty here who would do the opposite, but it was too YA for me.
warmest regards,
Terri

P.S Hood

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

I think I prefer the YA Hood over Sherwood.

[Shomeret]

I loved Sherwood by Parke Godwin. It's my favorite Robin Hood novel. I can't read Stephen Lawhead's version. I don't see the point of a Welsh "Robin Hood" with a different name and a totally different cultural background. What makes it Robin Hood? I think a Robin Hood historical fiction needs to take place in England. But that's just me.

If you want to read a YA Robin Hood novel, Robin McKinley's The Outlaws of Sherwood is very good.

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

I agree, I just didn't like the pace of the book.

[Naomi]

What about the book Honolulu?

[Kristi]

Wow...you ladies gave me some awesome suggestions! I have already read The Book Thief (and loved it it's what sparked this WWII reading obsession) and I am making my way through The Winds of War. Thanks for all the great suggestions, I can't wait to see what I'll end up picking!

BTW, if anyone is interested in weapons, I'm reading Apache by Ed Macy right now and I couldn't recommend it highly enough! I'm listening to WAR at the same time, and they compliment each other wonderfully, one is from the air viewpoint and one from the ground infantry. Both are great books!

[Donna]

southpaw285 wrote: "To my dear and wonderful, enabling, book addict, danger-to-my-TBR pile friends...

I would like to read a HF book on Robin Hood. Any suggestions?

Yours truly,
Southpaw"

Hi, Southpaw. You've already gotten a few suggestions for Robin Hood. Sorry, Terri, I LOVED the Stephen Lawhead trilogy starting with . I've also read Parke Godwin's 2 books and and enjoyed them.


If you would like a different point-of-view (Lady Marion), then you may want to check out Jennifer Roberson' and .

[southpaw285]

Thank you, Donna. More for me to add to my TBR pile. lol. And thanks for the ones about Lady Marion too. I had thought of her only briefly, but would like to read about her as well.

[Terri]

Oh, that's okay Donna (Re: you liking Hood and me not liking it). Everyone having different likes and dislikes is what makes the world go round. Besides, we have enough books in common. ;-)

Hope you find a Robin Hood book to enjoy, southpaw285.
If you're ever interested in recommendations for books about King Arthur...I can help you there. Robin Hood? Mah, not so much.

[Donna]

I'm into Arthurian books, too! I'll bet we could find lots of those in common, Terri...

Southpaw, I don't know if you ever watch TV shows, but a great Robin Hood series was on BBC America. It is out on DVD, or you can get it through Itunes, etc. You may want to check it out...

PS I think my Robin Hood facination started with Errol Flynn ;) -and, no, I'm not THAT old!!!

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

I didn't like the BBC series. I watched the first season.

[Holly]

Giveaway!
Don't know what book to read next?
Crestmont
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http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
"Wannabe singer leaves home to pursue career in 1920s. Stops at bustling summer inn and has life changing experiences."

[Shomeret]

Heather wrote: "It definitely had some corny moments and some of the special effects and fight scenes were kind of hokey, but overall we thought it was a pretty fun and entertaining series."

Yes, it was an entertaining series, but I thought Marion was a stronger and more interesting character than Robin which is actually kind of sad for a Robin Hood series. I preferred an earlier BBC Robin Hood series that starred Michael Praed in the first season and Jason Connery in the second season.

[Ti]

Hello everyone, I'm kind of new in this group, and I'm starting the Challenge #4, for which I need a book recomendation, so please, could you tell me what do you think I should (could) read? Thanks!

[Terri]

What are you into Ti?

Tudor, modern war (eg WW1 and 2,) Romans, Ancient Greece etc etc? Something with a storng female character, strong male characters? With or without some romance?
Give us some hints. :-)

[Ti]

Terri wrote: "What are you into Ti?

Tudor, modern war (eg WW1 and 2,) Romans, Ancient Greece etc etc? Something with a storng female character, strong male characters? With or without some romance?
Give us some..."

Hello Terri, thanks for asking, mmm is hard to say... but if I have to choose I would say I love Tudor or Renaiscense, with strong characters (female and male) and with some romance but not all romance ;)

[Terri]

Ah. That helps a bit, Ti. :-)
Check out these authors for Tudor
Alison Weir I hear Innocent Traitor is fairly good. I have only read her non fiction, but she is a very popular historical fiction author too.
Philippa Gregory author of the Other Boleyn Girl, also does other Tudor books too.

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

I suggest reading Philippa Gregory with a grain of salt. She isn't exactly known for being historical accurate in her HF.

[Ti]

Terri wrote: "Ah. That helps a bit, Ti. :-)
Check out these authors for Tudor
Alison Weir I hear Innocent Traitor is fairly good. I have only read her non fiction, but she is a very p..."

Thanks Terri, I'll read Philippa Gregory... I must admit that I haven't yet, so this' a good time to do it ;)

[Holly P]

I am in need of an awesome read for the challenge. Can anyone recommend me a book off this shelf?

http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...

[Evelina A.]

Holly, what a great list! I could pick so many, but I'll say these recent reads were both fabulous:

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. I listened to it on audiobook.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

[Terri]

Holly,
I'd recommend The Greatest Knight from your list.

[Naomi]

Holly wrote: "I am in need of an awesome read for the challenge. Can anyone recommend me a book off this shelf?

Holly...I would recommend My Cousin Rachel however I am a fan of Daphne du Maurier and her style of writing. It was a great read. I also saw you had on your list. I would def. recommend that one as well. I call it a warped and wicked Sarah, Plain and Tall!!!

[Jeane]

What would you suggst for me for he challenge? Some now already what I like but here are some things I like: detectives, Italy, different time periods,historical epcially Rome, hosorical books that are also informative ... maybe authors say more: Nicholas evans, patricia cornwell, agatha christie, Katherine Neville, jostein gaarder, mario puzzo, cornelia funke. Favourite books are The fire(K Neville), The loop (N Evans), everything patricia cornwell, Io uccido, the library of shadows, three views of crystal water, Inkspeel, whale rider, people of the book....
oh and of my to read list (long) would be great but not necessary.
Thanks and sorry for the not short post.

[Jamie]

Jeane - How about The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, The Sheen on the Silk: A Novel, or The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane?

[Terri]

Hi Jeane,

I know it is 19th century Philadelphia, but have you read;

The Anatomy of Deception by Lawrence Goldstone

It is a crime/serial killer thriller along the lines of Jack the Ripper...sort of. Figured if you like Patricia Cornwell and detectives this may be a book of interest to you.

[Luckngrace]

Terri wrote: "Try and get to Clan of the Cave Bear. It has been a long, LONG time since I read them, but I remember really liking the series."

Terri, I heard the long-awaited finale to this series will be out in March of 2011. I hope to be one of the first readers.

[Terri]

Seriously, Luckngrace? I had no idea. Thank you very much for the info!! :-) Terrific news.

[Luckngrace]

Holly wrote: "I am in need of an awesome read for the challenge. Can anyone recommend me a book off this shelf?

http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/..."

Holly, I recommend The Widow of the South. Civil War is my favorite and, if you're from the South, every word of this one is true and expect to cry and to be proud of your own.

[Naomi]

Terri wrote: "Hi Jeane,

I know it is 19th century Philadelphia, but have you read;

The Anatomy of Deception by Lawrence Goldstone

It is a crime/serial killer thriller along the ..."

OK, Terri...I know your post was to Jeane, but I picked it up instead because that does look like a great read...You know I really do need to stay off these threads. My TBR list is growing quickly!

[Jill]

I second or . Another favorite of mine is .

[Jeane]

Jamie wrote: "Jeane - How about The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, The Sheen on the Silk: A Novel, or The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane?"

The sweetness at the bottom of the pie sounds great! Same for the sheen on the silk! Thanks

[Jeane]

Terri wrote: "Hi Jeane,

I know it is 19th century Philadelphia, but have you read;

The Anatomy of Deception by Lawrence Goldstone

It is a crime/serial killer thriller along the ..."

Thanks Terri. Any other suggestions because this one doens't seem to grab my attention already.