2011-04 - Medieval - What will you Read in April?

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

I am looking forward to the Brother Cadfael books, myself.

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Lauren wrote: "I am going to tackle (finally) The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. It's one I've been putting off for a while."

Love that book, Lauren. One of my all time top ten!

[Tina]

I've got tons of the books just sitting on my TBR already! Which ones to choose to read this month?
When Christ and His Saints Slept by Sharon Kay Penman
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (I can't believe I haven't read this already!)
The Wars of the Roses by Alison Weir

[Tina]

Lauren wrote: "I am going to tackle (finally) The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. It's one I've been putting off for a while."

Me too Lauren!

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

YAY, Tina. Have you looked at the SKP book yet? Bigger than I thought it was going to be, but supposed to be great. I can't wait.

[Arlene]

onarock wrote: "Lyn M wrote: "onarock wrote: "Lyn M wrote: "I hate when that happens, onarock. It is the most frustrating thing about the library, but the variety makes up for it, I think."

i do love my library...."

I was picturing something out there in the Pacific when I googled Haida Gwaii (it does look like Hawaii! lol) then I saw that it really is close in - in the Pacific. I have cousins in Ladysmith on your neighboring island and that is really a beautiful place. I have always wanted to take the ferry up the "inland waterway" to Alaska.

[Rosanna]

I'm going with The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter. I've been casting it aside for more interesting reads lately, but this group provides good motivation for reading it. :)

[Lauren]

The Pillars of the Earth sounds like a good choice! I'm really looking forward to reading it now that I see so many others have enjoyed it :)

[Tina]

Lyn M wrote: "YAY, Tina. Have you looked at the SKP book yet? Bigger than I thought it was going to be, but supposed to be great. I can't wait."

Lyn, it Is BIG! I've got some massive reads up this April--I'm also attempting The Count of Monte Cristo for the 10000, time this month for another group read (I'm determined to read it this time, it's my bday present to myself ;)). Back on subject, the SKP looks Fan-tas-tic! Can't wait to read it too!

[Lyn (Readinghearts)]

Tina wrote: "Lyn M wrote: "YAY, Tina. Have you looked at the SKP book yet? Bigger than I thought it was going to be, but supposed to be great. I can't wait."

Lyn, it Is BIG! I've got some massive reads up ..."

Wow, that is a lot, The SKP buddy read is going from mid April to mid May, so that should help. BTW - the Count is one of my top ten faves! A great book.

[Lynne]

Lyn M wrote: "YAY, Tina. Have you looked at the SKP book yet? Bigger than I thought it was going to be, but supposed to be great. I can't wait."

I'll way in too. A few years ago a group of friends and I were talking about our 5 favorite books, Pillars was the only book on everyone's list! Enjoy! :)

[Teresa Jo]

Pick-a-Shelf Challenge

April: Medieval
Untamed by Elizabeth Lowell 4/1/11
Forbidden by Elizabeth Lowell 4/2/11
Enchanted by Elizabeth Lowell 4/2/11

[KarenF]

This is my first month reading with this group and I'm excited that so many people are reading Pillars of the Earth. I really hope you all enjoy it; it's one of my favorite books.

For the Medieval shelf I'm going to try:

A Morbid Taste for Bones by by Ellis Peters (I've been meaning to try this mystery series for ages)
The Prize by Julie Garwood
Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin

[onarock]

so many choices........i love this place.........

k

[Slayermel]

Welcome KarenF

I'm also attempting Mistress of the Art of Death this month :0)

[Amy]

I'm going to try:

Timeline and Outlander

I'm adding my recommendation for Pillars of the Earth and World Without End. Both of these Ken Follett books are among my favorites.

[Tara]

I just finished Hush: An Irish Princess' Tale. I hope to read one more.
Maybe Bedded By Her Lord or Song of the Sparrow.
I have not been getting through as many books as I usually have in the past so I am going to see if I can get them in.

[Starbubbles]

Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "hmm, i'm going to try for
World Without End - Ken Follett
Graceling - Kristin Cashore
The Prince - Machiavelli

I also found a few romances that I have o..."
I loved reading The Prince! That might have been because I found Machiavelli to be as bitter and cynical about human behavior as I am.

[D.G.]

Slayermel wrote: "Welcome KarenF

I'm also attempting Mistress of the Art of Death this month :0)"

Mistress of the Art of Death is fantastic. My library has the second book in the series in audiobook and I'm planning to listen to it soon...

[Lynne]

Starbubbles wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "hmm, i'm going to try for
World Without End - Ken Follett
Graceling - Kristin Cashore
The Prince - Machiavelli
..."

You are bitter and cynical about humanity and your name is "STARBUBBLES"? Interesting. I think there may be a closet optimist in there somewhere.

[Dee]

haha! i'm reading the Prince right now...i vaguely remember reading excerpts in one of my philosophy classes wayy back when...(or maybe it was humanities)...

Starbubbles wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "hmm, i'm going to try for
World Without End - Ken Follett
Graceling - Kristin Cashore
The Prince - Machiavelli
..."

[Luann]

I've had A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters on my TBR for a long time now, so I'll pick it up next time I'm at my library. Hopefully this time I'll finish at least one book for the monthly shelf while we're still in that month! :)

[Ingrid]

I have picked The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follete. Many of you have said it was good and I haven't read much in this area so i'm trusting you guys. When i'm done I might pick another but unsure what it will be yet.

[Nurture]

Quick question: Does it have to be the exact edition that is listed?

[onarock]

nope, whatever edition suits u best........

k

[Cathy]

Was planning to read by Bernard Cornwell, but I've just found out it is the 3rd in a trilogy - groan! I picked it up at the school fete and was hoping to reduce my bedside pile - does anyone know if it can be read in isolation?

[Sarah]

I'm going to be brave and attempt The Canterbury Tales this month.

[Cathy]

Sarah wrote: "I'm going to be brave and attempt The Canterbury Tales this month."

Are you tackling it in original Middle English? There used to be a Chaucer glossary available - maybe there's stuff on the internet now - but it was a help back when I studied it at Uni. The humour can be pretty ribald! Great character studies too in the prologue.

[Sarah]

Cathy wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I'm going to be brave and attempt The Canterbury Tales this month."

Are you tackling it in original Middle English? There used to be a Chaucer glossary available - mayb..."

My copy has the Middle English and the modern translation side by side - and it has been pretty interesting to compare the two. I'm still working through the prologue; but I agree, the character studies are good.

[Ali]

I think I'll try The Once and Future King. I've always been fascinated with King Arthur. I would also like to try The Pillars of the Earth because the mini series was fascinating. Here's hoping I have time to read.

[Liz]

I read The Pillars of the Earth in December, & I loved it!!! It's one of my favorite books.
I've also been wanting to read The Once & Future King - I have the same fascination with King Arthur.

[Liz]

If I have time this month, I plan to read one of the following off my shelf at home:

Mistress of the Art of Death
Here be Dragons
A Rose for the Crown
The Goose Girl
Queen of Camelot
Fire

[Liz]

Does Daughter of the Forest count for medieval? It was listed under "medieval times" on its top shelves, & when I clicked on that shelf, it took me to the plain old "medieval" shelf.

[Arlene]

Sarah wrote: "Cathy wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I'm going to be brave and attempt The Canterbury Tales this month."

Are you tackling it in original Middle English? There used to be a Chaucer glossary av..."

This ambitious! My bff has a Master's Degree in Chaucer!

[Lynne]

Alicia wrote: "I think I'll try The Once and Future King. I've always been fascinated with King Arthur. I would also like to try The Pillars of the Earth because the mini series was fasci..."

Great choices. Both are on my top 10 books of all time. I collect King Arthur books and "Once and Future King" is my all time favorite. Don't get discouraged by the beginning when Arthur is a child.

[Luann]

Liz wrote: "Does Daughter of the Forest count for medieval? It was listed under "medieval times" on its top shelves, & when I clicked on that shelf, it took me to the plain old "medieval" shelf."

You're fine to count it for the Medieval shelf, Liz. One person has shelved it on just the plain "medieval" shelf.

[Ingrid]

Just finished The Pillars of the Earth so I thought I would try a book that would be easier on the brain. I picked The Traitor's Wife for my next book.