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[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I must say, something about that one intrigues me, Linda.

[Bryn]

I'm intrigued by others of hers, on Khalid ibn al-Walid, who was my hero back when I read about the Arab conquests. I read through the sample of the 1st but couldn't make up my mind to buy. Maybe too set in the women's quarters and not enough of Khalid (We Want Khalid). But I'll have to sooner or later. If anyone's read them?
The Woman at the Well
The Sword of God

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

They sound very alluring. Probably too focused on harems and women for me too though. (we DO want more Khalid..:-) ..)

[Bryn]

I think there might be more Khalid, Terri, that's the thing -- except the sample happened to remain mostly in the harem, so you just can't be sure. I need to be sure to pay up.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

You go first then...:)

[Bobby]

Just started Might be tough reading this while reading Agincourt at the same time.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Good luck with that. :-)

[happy]

This is completely off the topic of Agincourt - but I just started



It is the third volume of their trilogy on the American Revolution

And yes the co-author is "that" Gingrich

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I saw that one being promoted on Kobo website recently.

[Linda]

Lucretia by David Krae. I finished it this morning. I will start Pressfield's book next or one of those bodice rippers or bust dusters that none of us like.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Linda wrote: " or one of those bodice rippers or bust dusters that none of us like."

Bust Dusters?? LOL!!!!!

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I am now reading our group read book Azincourt.

[Crystal]

I'm reading the 3rd in the Arthur series by Stephen Lawhead Arthur I really enjoyed the 1st 2 but this one I feel like I'm forcing my way through. It's Fantasy, BTW.

[David]

Bust dusters!!! :) Learn something new every day!

Re-reading:
Ernest Hemingway

as part of the 'Banned Books' group read.

nighttime read:
James A. Michener

bathroom read:
Dori Carter

and just started

spare time/waiting for stuff/take it with me, read:
Jack Whyte

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Coincidentally, some friends and I have been talking about Hemingway on Gr these last few days.
The only one I have read, from memory, is For Whom the Bell Tolls and I liked it.
My friends are going to do a buddy read of A Farewell to Arms next year.

[Tasha]

Ha, that friend would be me so I am really interested in what you think of The Sun Also Rises, David. That James Michener book sounds interesting too, never heard of it.

[David]

An interesting book about Hemingway is
William Burrill.

It's a great companion to Hemingway's life and writing, especially in terms of his development as a writer.

Also worth a read is the following:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/02/opi...

...which is part of the inspiration for a Hemingway story I'm working on -- still in the research and outline stage though, so a while yet before any reveals.

Just started the James Michener book. As for The Sun Also Rises it's my second read, though the first was forever ago so it might as well be a first read, and I'm enjoying the tension that is being created both through the language and the social dynamics between the characters.

[Tasha]

I'm really looking forward to The Sun Also Rises as it seems to have been written during the time of the ficitonalized story of The Paris Wife which I am finishing up today. I think this may end up being my first Hemingway.

[Tasha]

Wow, that is an interesting article, David. Thanks for the link! Looking forward to what you might have in store after reading that article. :)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Tasha wrote: "Ha, that friend would be me so I am really interested in what you think of The Sun Also Rises, David. That James Michener book sounds interesting too, never heard of it."

How do you know for sure? Maybe I have other friends talking about Hemingway...
I don't, its Tasha. :-)

[Bryn]

I'm on hols with nothing to do but read. Getting stuck into non-fic, latest Rulers from the Steppe: State Formation on the Eurasian Periphery which I tried to find at a fair price for years. And Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings which I need to know a lot better. I hope this translation is the one to do. It says 'the most complete in English'.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

You are down the coast? How's your Mum's computer going for you? Is it prehistoric?

[Bryn]

I'm back home now. Yes, I swore as much at her computer as I do at mine, only it had different ways to frustrate.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Old computers give me heart palpatations. :-)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Fresh off my catastrophic Azincourt outing. I am wondering what I will read next..

I might read the 3rd Shardlake book. Sovereign.

[Bryn]

Tonight, Stonehenge as a substitute for Azincourt. On page 40, it promises to be quite magical.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I decided not to read a fiction next and have gone with some non fiction.

Soldiers Without Borders - Beyond the SAS - a Global Network of Brothers-In-Arms

[Linda]

A Dangerous Inheritance by Alison Weir. I am nearly to page 100 in a 400+ page book. This book, so far, is about Richard III. Ms. Weir, I have read, is a meticulous researcher. I am enjoying comparing her book to Sharon Kay Penman's book on the same subject.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

What did you think of Harlequin, Marina?

[Monica]

Terri wrote: "Fresh off my catastrophic Azincourt outing. I am wondering what I will read next..

I might read the 3rd Shardlake book. Sovereign.
"

Terri, having watched the "Tudor" series on cable some time ago, this book sounds interesting. Have you read the first 2 books of this series? Did you like them? Which is first, second (by title)?

[Dawn]

Well, I know I'm not Terri but I can tell you that the series goes in this order

I also know that this is the one Tudor series that Terri loves. :)

[Monica]

Dawn wrote: "Well, I know I'm not Terri but I can tell you that the series goes in this order
[bookcover:Revelation|82048..."

Oh, thanks, Dawn! Did you read these? Like or no?

[Anne]

Last night I started by William Dietrich. I have read several of his books and liked them, and although this did not win the poll it got my interest.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Thanks Dawn for getting back to Monica for me. :-)

Dawn has it right. I don't like much Tudor stuff, but I do really like that Sansom series. I had read the first two. Own all the series. I am not usually great with readi'ng series books too close together, so I stagger the Sansom books. Read one, leave it a while, read the next.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Anne wrote: "Last night I started by William Dietrich. I have read several of his books and liked them, and although this did not win the poll it got my interest."

I am really interested in what you think of this one, Anne.

[Monica]

Terri wrote: "Thanks Dawn for getting back to Monica for me. :-)

Dawn has it right. I don't like much Tudor stuff, but I do really like that Sansom series. I had read the first two. Own all the series. I am no..."

Thanks, Terri! I've downloaded samples to try.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I find the books filled with ambiance. That is the main reason I enjoy them so much. I always feel like I am there.

[Dawn]

Monica wrote: "Oh, thanks, Dawn! Did you read these? Like or no? ..."

I only read the first one and I didn't like it at all, despite liking Tudor history. I thought it was wordy and boring. It is one of the series Terri and I don't agree on. :)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Bronwen wrote: "At the moment I am reading Gates of Fire for the Monthly Book Club. Gates of Fire

I also travel a lot so I like to listen to podcasts and audio books. My current audio book is Heart of the World b..."

I have never read Haggard. But he has such a cult following doesn't he.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Dawn wrote: " It is one of the series Terri and I don't agree on. :)

..."

It is true. :) Some we are totally on the same page with, and then when we disagree we are usualyl at extreme ends of the scale. As in, me giving 4 or 5 stars, Dawn giving 1 or 2...and vica versa.

[Bryn]

I remember him fondly from youth and have his Works on my Kindle, to rediscover in an idle moment. I bet he's still groovy. For starters he has a cool name.

H. Rider Haggard

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Bryn wrote: "I remember him fondly from youth and have his Works on my Kindle, to rediscover in an idle moment. I bet he's still groovy. For starters he has a cool name.

H. Rider Haggard"

I loved both "She" and "Ayesha" :D

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

It is a cool name. :)

[happy]

Our mini schnauzer doesn't howl, but he sure does sing when someone he knows comes to the door:D. If he doesn't know the person, he barks.

[Kate]

I love mini-schnauzers - I've had three in my life. Little bundles of character, every one.

[happy]

Kate wrote: "I love mini-schnauzers - I've had three in my life. Little bundles of character, every one."

He really is a joy. If I don't immediately change clothes and take him for his walk when I get home from work - he wants to know why!

I guess I ought to mention that I just started


which is neither history nor fiction:D

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

happy wrote: "Our mini schnauzer doesn't howl, but he sure does sing when someone he knows comes to the door:D. If he doesn't know the person, he barks."

happy..did you mean to post that in the Meet & greet thread where people are talking howling dogs? lol!

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I am still reading Soldiers Without Borders - Beyond the SAS - a Global Network of Brothers-In-Arms. It will probably take me through the festive season as I am lacking solid reading time.

[happy]

Terri wrote: "happy wrote: "Our mini schnauzer doesn't howl, but he sure does sing when someone he knows comes to the door:D. If he doesn't know the person, he barks."

happy..did you mean to post that in the M..."

woops - I really need to pay more attention to what I am doing.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

You have never been one to 'random post', happy. :D