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[Henry]

Just finished Roman Blood. Saylor does a good job of depicting the Roman world of the first century BC, though at times the dialogue strikes me as being a bit too contemporary. The mystery also is very well constructed. I'll be reading more of his work. Also just finished Heart of the World by Cecelia Holland (not on Goodreads). She has remarkable skill at plausibly depicting the mind-set of ancient and medieval characters far removed from us culturally and psychologically.

[Mike]

May wrote: "Reading A YEAR OF WONDERS by Geraldine Brooks"

I loved that book. I read it after reading Minette Walters two book series on the Black Death, The Last Hours and The Turn of Midnight which are excellent.

[Mike]

I just finished The Sicilian Method which is part of one of the best detective series around. Now I'm reading Conspiracy by S. J. Parris S.J. Parris

[May]

THE OTHER WOMAN by Daniel Silva

[Jerry]

Have just finished “A Dish of Spurs” by Robert Low. A good, atmospheric story set in the Scottish border country in Tudor times. Worth four stars in my opinion. I found it particularly fascinating as it was set in countryside that I know well and he really captured the feel of the area. Looking forward to the next in the series.

[Bobby]

The Doomsday Book by Connie Willis

[A.R.]

Bobby wrote: "The Doomsday Book by Connie Willis"

I really like these time-travel books by Connie Willis. One thing I've noticed is that she doesn't necessarily write them all using the same style. "The Doomsday Book," for example, is pretty dark, but "To Say Nothing of the Dog" is rather comic.

Roy K.

[J.A.]

J.A. wrote: "Mike wrote: "May wrote: "Reading A YEAR OF WONDERS by Geraldine Brooks"

I loved that book. I read it after reading Minette Walters two book series on the Black Death, [bookcover:The Last Hours|354..."

[J.A.]

I Liked Year of Wonders, too. I'll have to try to find Walters' books, they sound great. Thanks for mentioning them, Mike.

[J.A.]

A. Roy wrote: "Bobby wrote: "The Doomsday Book by Connie Willis"

I really like these time-travel books by Connie Willis. One thing I've noticed is that she doesn't necessarily write them all using the same style..."

Connie Willis's book, The Doomsday Book - one of my all-time favorites (There are, admittedly, a lot of books in this group, but Doomsday Book is definitely in there!)

[May]

So, I bought GRANT by Ron Chernow for Bill’s birthday. The book is literally 4” thick. It sits on the bookshelf daring us to take it on... maybe this winter??

[Marilyn]

Yes, it’s well worth reading. I read the Kindle version. Much easier for me to handle.

[May]

If only he would!! Bill will only read printed books. Thus, any author or novel we both want to read is a paperback. :( I'll let you know how we do!!
Be well! Stay safe!!

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I haven't been reading the last few months. I left Michael Connelly's The Night Fire half way through in September even though I was quite liking it.
Picked it up again last night.

[Jane]

Terri wrote: "I haven't been reading the last few months. I left Michael Connelly's The Night Fire half way through in September even though I was quite liking it.
Picked it up again last night."

I've been taking forever to read another one in German about the Romans in Germania: Marcus - Tribun Roms. Schicksal an Mosel und Rhein.: Band II: Schicksal an Mosel und Rhein 2 set at the time of the future Emperor Julian, middle 4th century. I can only read so much at one time but it's getting a little easier.

[happy]

May wrote: "So, I bought GRANT by Ron Chernow for Bill’s birthday. The book is literally 4” thick. It sits on the bookshelf daring us to take it on... maybe this winter??"

I loved Grant. It really gave me a new appriation of his presidency. I think Chernow is one of the best biographers writing right now.

I recently finished Thomas Penn's recent book on the Brother's York



This is more than just a recounting of the "Wars of the Roses". :Penn looks at the relationship between the three brothers, Edward, George and Richard. Two who became kings and the other who thought he should be. The way Edward played Burgandy and France against each other is also gone in to in depth. I tought it was a solid 4 star read by not as good as the authors previous book, a biography of Henry VII

[Jane]

happy wrote: "May wrote: "So, I bought GRANT by Ron Chernow for Bill’s birthday. The book is literally 4” thick. It sits on the bookshelf daring us to take it on... maybe this winter??"

I loved [book:Grant|3423..."

Did you see the History Channel's miniseries on Grant, Happy and May? Or should I say the mostly non-History channel!

[happy]

No, I didn't. I rarely watch THC any more, so I'll have to keep an eye out for it when it is reaired :)

[May]

I think we saw some of it. We also caught part of an older interview with Ron Chernow about GRANT on “InDepth”. Between the 2 sources, we realized we knew very little about Grant. Thus, the book.
I agree, Happy, that Ron Chernow is an outstanding author. As I’ve said before, reading his historical biographies always leaves me feeling like I have just completed a PhD!!

[Marilyn]

I agree with you, happy, re Chernow’s GRANT. I had read his autobiography but Chernow really added a lot of nuts and bolts I never knew about. He added a depth that school history never touches nor THC which only skims. I am so glad I read it.

[Jane]

happy wrote: "No, I didn't. I rarely watch THC any more, so I'll have to keep an eye out for it when it is reaired :)"

Goodness, how the mighty have fallen! THC and Bravo both. I don't watch either, as a rule.

[Mark]

Reading a historical fantasy set in the of the first crusade.



It’s self published and it’s well written so far.

[Jaime]

I am finishing up two books for 2020: and .

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I just finished reading a non fiction Glenrowan: The Legend of Ned Kelly and the Siege That Shaped a Nation


Now reading the thriller The Woman in the Window

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Is no-one reading? lol :-)

I am really impressed with The Woman in the Window. Which I am nearly finished. Excellent writing which is refreshing in the crime and thriller genre. I read The Silent Patient a couple books ago and thought it was awful. The writing really basic.

My last read, Glenrowan: The Legend of Ned Kelly and the Siege That Shaped a Nation, I reviewed here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Allison]

Terri wrote: "Is no-one reading? lol :-)

I am really impressed with The Woman in the Window. Which I am nearly finished. Excellent writing which is refreshing in the crime and thriller genre. I ..."

Sadly, not really :(

[May]

I am reading ... 1 non-fiction, a mystery and a new author. I’m just not reading any historical at the moment!!!

[Laura Tenfingers]

I sadly haven't read much historical fiction lately, but I did just get my hands on Ben Kane's latest, Lionheart. I'm really looking forward to it.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I must confess I also was not reading much late last year and the only historical I was reading was non fiction.
But my news years resolution was to read more, so I've a got a stack of books on my shelves ready to go. :-)

Only one historical fiction in them, however, which is War Lord all the rest are crime or thriller (and a non fiction which I've already read this year, Glenrowan)

[Michaela]

I also plan to read more historical fiction, but it would be easier for me to read it with others, the group or as a buddy read. :)

[Jerry]

For the past few months it’s been a case of grabbing a short reading spell whenever I can. All writing has come to a complete stop for the moment Will my workload ease in the coming weeks? I really don’t know. The Black Friday/Christmas period was always the peak season, but it hasn’t relented yet and maybe it won’t. Workloads doubled with the first UK lockdown, and they seem to be going up again with these new restrictions.

Reading has been a welcome escape, albeit nothing too heavy. I have just finished The Dead of Winter by S.J. Parris, and prior to Christmas I caught up with of couple Cato and Macro adventures. I’m currently reading The Poacher's Son by Paul Doiron. I know it’s not historical but I’ve always enjoyed stories set in wilderness America.

I’ve got a wish list a mile long, so I’ll always be able to dip into something. I’m just not switched on enough to handle non-fiction again yet.

[May]

Jerry, Paul Doiron is a “local author” by our standards... he lives just up the road a piece into Maine. My husband & I have thoroughly enjoyed his novels. Hoping you do as well!

[Jerry]

Thanks May. I will certainly be reading more of Paul’s stories. I thought that first one was really good.

[Mark]

Reading my first historical fiction for a few years, apart from a historical fantasy I read last year.



Don’t much about the western side in this period, know more about my side.

[Andy]

Peace Talks by Jim Butcher.... about as far away from hf as you can likely get I'm afraid.

[Bobby]

The mighty oakThe Mighty Oak

[Jitesh]

I am reading valour by John Gwynne

[Jitesh]

it's going good

[Bobby]

Jitesh wrote: "I am reading valour by John Gwynne"

[Jerry]

Hi Mark. That book is currently being revised in my spare time, and there’s not much of that at present. I chose to keep working through the pandemic after seeing the cost of good quality editing, but I hope to complete that revision soon. Future books will be released after they have also been edited, and they certainly contain action from your side of the country, with the shambolic attempt to recapture Berwick in 1319 in the next book.

Like my m.c., I come from Cumbria, and I have long been intrigued by his life and it’s tragic end. The siege of Carlisle was where he first rose to prominence, but later he was active all over the North of England.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I'm reading
Good Girl, Bad Girl
The author, Michael Robotham, is Aussie, I'm pleasantly surprised. Don't know why I didn't try his stuff before. He's very good.

[happy]

I've also been reading a lot, just not HF, mainly regular history

[Marilyn]

Currently, I’m reading about the conflict between Truman and MacArthur. After that I will probably read about Cadfael and his mysteries. Except for the first in the series, I’m finding them very entertaining!

[May]

I’m waiting for Bill to finish GRANT by Ron Chernow. Meanwhile, I’m reading an older Daniel Silva, THE NEW GIRL

[Bobby]

Grant and The New Girl

[happy]

I just started the latest Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Shores novel

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Good luck! But then maybe you won't need it. Maybe its only me who'll be weeping myself to sleep when I close that last Uhtred and put it in my bookcase. lol.

(hence why I'm in no hurry to read it!)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I'm currently reading a one volume book of Peter Carey's short stories. Collected Stories

And I am also reading (but have put it aside for the moment to read the Carey book), Hermit by SR White.

[Bobby]

I'm a Jo Nesbo fan so I'm reading

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I've finished Peter Carey's Collected Stories and I still have Hermit on the go. But because Hermit isn't even remotely interesting to me, I am starting something else.

I said in the Random Thoughts thread a month or so ago that I would never read by Tara June Winch because I don't like reading novels that make me too sad. But my Auntie gave it to me as a present and now I feel I must read it.
It won all the major literary awards here in Australia, so I probably should read it. Give it the respect it deserves.