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[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I don't think I have read any Grisham. If I did it was so long ago I can't remember. It is probably because I have seen most.John Grisham movies and I rarely read books after I have seen the movie, or see the movie once I have read the book.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Myta wrote: "Currently reading "The Lady and The Unicorn" by Tracy Chevalier. There's something about art-related historical fiction that captures my soul."

Hi Myta, have not read that one. The only one I actually know anything about of hers is Girl with a Pearl Earring, although I have not read it.

[Tasha]

Myta wrote: "Currently reading "The Lady and The Unicorn" by Tracy Chevalier. There's something about art-related historical fiction that captures my soul."

I enjoyed this one. My first Tracy Chevalier but I have more on my shelf to read.

[Myta]

Tasha wrote: "Myta wrote: "Currently reading "The Lady and The Unicorn" by Tracy Chevalier. There's something about art-related historical fiction that captures my soul."

I enjoyed this one. My first Tracy Chev..."

Just finished it as of midnight today (Jan. 5). Moving on to The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco. My mom will lend me "The Name of the Rose" afterwards.

[happy]

This one just came in for me from the library



It's a touch late, but it looks like a quick read.

[Darcy]

I've moved on to 1066: Year Of Three Battles. I'm only 20 pages in, but I must say there are some cracking good examples of archaic terms for humour.

[D.L.]

Anne wrote: "Finally started "Agincourt" last night. Since I had finished another book before it, I only got about 50 pages read."

I'm waiting for my Kindle Paperwhite to get smuggled over the border by my American friend. In Canada you can only get the original Kindle for some reason so I've been holding off until now. Adds a bit of excitement knowing I have an illicit Kindle!

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

That's strange D.L. I wonder what Amazon is thinking by not offering any but the original Kindle.
The idea of getting one smuggled into Canada via the 'Kindle Underground Railroad' amuses me. :-)

[Simona]

Amazon.it also doesn't sell the new Kindle Paperwhite. I can't imagine why. Is this some strange way to make something more appealing making it not available? Just like Kelly Bag by Hermes? Or diamonds?

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Haha. I like the theory, Simona.

[Anne]

Terri wrote: "That's strange D.L. I wonder what Amazon is thinking by not offering any but the original Kindle.
The idea of getting one smuggled into Canada via the 'Kindle Underground Railroad' amuses me. :-)"

Terri, You crack me up. I'll bet you are a ball at parties.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Hahaha! Only if my fellow guests have a sense of humour. Otherwise I can fall flat on my face. :D

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Marina wrote: "Finished .
Will do a review later. I'll just say that I gave it 5 stars and it's quite the most wonderful book I've read in a while.
Later today will start [boo..."


Marina, that's rather funny that there is a Medieval Knight jousting on the front cover of that Gates of Fire translation. :-)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Gave me a bit of a giggle. :D

[D.L.]

Terri wrote: "It is a quiet achiever that book. A lot going for it and I feel it should not be forgotten. So many HF books focusing on high adventure, over described violence and obnoxious, low quality dialogue,..."

I thought I recognized that name - Tom Holland wrote Rubicon as well, a terrific book on Roman history around the transition from Republic to dictatorship. And if my computer let me add book links, I would!

Okay, I attribute Amazon not allowing new Kindles over the border to one of two reasons: sound financial or stupid administrative. Either way, only one more sleep until I get my paperwhite so I can see for myself what all the fuss is about. Now if we could only find a way to bring running water and that internet thingy up here...

[Simona]

And central hating. I'd definitely suggest central heating for Canada.

[Monica]

D.L. wrote: Okay, I attribute Amazon not allowing new Kindles over the border to one of two reasons: sound financial or stupid administrative."

D.L. Here's one explanation I got from Kindle discussions about why Paperwhite will not be released in Canada until 2013..."The Kindle Paperwhite’s current firmware directs customers to the USA store to purchase newspapers, magazines, and other content. Amazon would have to program different iterations to tap into its various ecosystems and multi-language support for its key markets. Don’t expect to see this being sold until 2013 when the American holiday launch is over."

Let us know if yours works when you get it!

[D.L.]

Simona wrote: "And central hating. I'd definitely suggest central heating for Canada."

Wouldn't work - central heating plays havoc on our igloos

Thanks Monica - I figured it was something like that. Hopefully the Amazon cops don't come after me

[Monica]

D.L. wrote: Thanks Monica - I figured it was something like t..."

Hope your Paperwhite works for you, otherwise it will be an awfully expensive "paper weight".

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

D.L. wrote: "Simona wrote: "And central hating. I'd definitely suggest central heating for Canada."

Wouldn't work - central heating plays havoc on our igloos

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Haha! Nice one!

[Elaine]

I joined this group hoping to discover authors I've not read--I've tended to read more nonfiction than fiction. So now I'm reading Agincourt and really enjoying it.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Hi Elaine,
We hope to have inspired you and introduced some new authors to you through our discussions.
As a non fiction reader myself, I understand how it can sometimes be hard to find the right historical fiction books. Ones that feel as real as a non fiction.

[Bryn]

Beginning God of War, Christian Cameron's Alexander

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Read Chris' thoughts on it when he finished the other day. Be interesting to see what yours are too.

[Deb]

I have just started

Which is not fiction, but I have just finished the chapter about the Sutton Hoo burial mounds and remembered how fascinating they are!

So I know it is kind of a random, niche question but if anyone could answer it would be this group: does anyone know a good HF book that derives from Sutton Hoo or Raedwald, king of the Anglo-Saxons?

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Sutton Hoo is so fascinating! The 'finds' they pulled out of that were simply stunning.

Um. I don't think I have read a HF set around Raewald or the burial mound.

[Mark]

http://www.suttonhoonovels.co.uk/html...

she is on here. one book http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Well spotted, Mark.


Brightfire: A Tale of Sutton Hoo

[Mark]

theres another book 1 in the series, availible on amazon

[Mark]

then theres this lady who wrote this one.
http://carlanayland.blogspot.co.uk/20...

it ebook only not paper.

she just had a book published this year, have a look at her goodreads page, http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I have seen her books around GR.

[Bobby]

I'm reading ....unbelievable!

[Tasha]

I was going to give that one a try, Bobby but I think it might be too much for me. I'll be looking to see your review!

[Bryn]

I was on the skeptical side but I'm having a fine time with God of War.

[George]

1356 Two thirds of the way though. I find Bernard Cornwell's writing style makes for a fast read.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Hi George,
He sure does know how to keep the ball rolling so the reader doesn't lose interest too often.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

I'm reading some weird Vampire thing at the moment.

Thicker Than Water

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I have nearly finished;

Traitor's Blood

Once I finish I will probably read;

The Secret War Against Hanoi: The Untold Story of Spies, Saboteurs, and Covert Warriors in North Vietnam

While I wait for our group read book Eaters of the Dead to arrive in the mail.
Eaters of the Dead

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Margaret wrote: "I'm reading some weird Vampire thing at the moment.

Thicker Than Water"

No good?
I see in the blurb that it has twisted orgies of sex.....sounds there will be a few pages to skip over.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Terri wrote: "Margaret wrote: "I'm reading some weird Vampire thing at the moment.

Thicker Than Water"

No good?
I see in the blurb that it has twisted orgies of sex.....sounds there will be a few pages to sk..."

Well, the book is certainly twisted... this is starting to seriously look like a speed read. Zoom through looking for something of interest. I've got the shape of the novel. It's an interesting Vampire universe but a little too much wallowing in blood and sex for my taste. I do like my Vampires to have a little style.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Me too. I like the stylish Anne Rice vamps. :-)

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Terri wrote: "Me too. I like the stylish Anne Rice vamps. :-)"

Mercedes Lackey created a rather stylish vampire called Andre in the book Children of the Night

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Is he your vamp benchmark now?

[D.L.]

For those of you who are interested, my guest post "Carl Jung's Detectives" was published today on OmniMystery, about the elements of classic mythology that lie at the core of mystery novels. Hope you enjoy it.

http://www.omnimysterynews.com/2013/0...

[happy]

I was checking the library for some other books I want and noticed 1356 is in transit for me - YES! (best Marv Albert imatation:D)

[Simona]

Me, I'm NOT reading. I'm spending my time trying to organize my kindle ebooks in collections, epic undertaking that I suspended too many times obtaining the present complete mess.
I hope to start soon Eaters of the Dead, and I could borrow from a friend Sea Lord: anybody read that one?

[Monica]

Simona wrote: "Me, I'm NOT reading. I'm spending my time trying to organize my kindle ebooks in collections, epic undertaking..."

My Kindle doesn't have the collections feature, so I've decided to stop downloading samples and spend time reading those already on my device...several dozen at last count!

[Marilee]

Monica wrote: "Simona wrote: "Me, I'm NOT reading. I'm spending my time trying to organize my kindle ebooks in collections, epic undertaking..."

My Kindle doesn't have the collections feature, so I've decided to..."

Just a few dozen? Oh my dear... that's a mere sprinkling. I have about 150 samples loaded on mine... not that I'm proud of it, but it was all done with the best of intentions... they just sort of got away from me.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Terri wrote: "Is he your vamp benchmark now?"

More or less. He is a polite, French revolution era vampire. Charming, urbane, a tad on the sexy side.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Simona wrote: "Me, I'm NOT reading. I'm spending my time trying to organize my kindle ebooks in collections, epic undertaking that I suspended too many times obtaining the present complete mess.
I hope to start s..."
I figured when I got my Kindle that I would need the collection feature so set mine up from the word go. It's a bit haphazard. Some are by genre, some by author, so by topic.