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[Mark]

Yes he did and Robert Jordan's wife helped as well.

[Simona]

I'll have to try it

[Jane]

Right now I'm rereading Ruth Downie's Semper Fidelis, #5 in the Gaius Petreius Ruso series, about the Roman Army doctor (i.e., Medicus) in Legion XX in Britannia during Hadrian's time. It might not fully meet your criteria, but there's a cracking good story, plenty of that wry British humor, but no tearjerking. It's a great read for something lighter. I wouldn't be surprised if the author used the Vindolanda Tablets as an inspiration for the core story.
Also: I'm reading (for the 1st time) Cornwell's Archer's Tale.The Archer's Tale

[Dawn]

Semper Fidelis is most definitely in our prevue. I have book #1 on my TBR and I will get to it sometime. :)

[Jane]

Dawn wrote: " Semper Fidelis is most definitely in our prevue. I have book #1 on my TBR and I will get to it sometime. :)"

Read them all -- in order. I personally have liked best #1, #3, and this new one, #5.

[Benjamin]

Currently reading "The Burning Land" by Bernard Cornwell -- Book #5 in the Saxon Stories. I read the previous 4 in the past month and a half. When I started "Burning Land", I decided I needed a change of pace and bought "Master and Commander" by Patrick O'Brian. Holy shit! Talk about a change of pace. It was really jarring switching to O'Brian's writing. Where Bernard Cornwell is a super easy read in first person, O'Brian is all over the place in third. I find myself re-reading a bunch of pages trying to figure out what just what the fuck he's talking about. Thank god for the Kindle's dictionary. I know nothing about sailing equipment, but I love a good adventure on the high seas, and I've always wanted to read his books. I will probably finish it before I go back to Cornwell.

[Gentian]

The Gaius Petreius Russo books sound fun- I have not come across them before.

[Jane]

Benjamin wrote: "Currently reading "The Burning Land" by Bernard Cornwell -- Book #5 in the Saxon Stories. I read the previous 4 in the past month and a half. When I started "Burning Land", I decided I needed a cha..."

Read your O'Brian book through. Get what you can out of it, then reread, a few pages slowly at a time. I had to do this with both Eagle in the Snow and Legate's Daughter. So much was between the lines.
O'Brian has a lot of nautical stuff. Is there a glossary or other explanation of nautical terms? This dates me, but I read the Forester Hornblower books many years ago, and the nautical stuff threw me until I went slow.

[Jane]

I finished recently Shipway's Imperial Governor. It was quite interesting how Paulinus planned the battle against Boudicca, how he carried it out and its aftermath -- you could call it "ethnic cleansing". Paulinus was quite a hateful, brutal person, but I'd say he was just following the mores of that period.
Imperial Governor is a great read!

[Monica]

I just started this one: Several of us here grabbed it as a freebie ebook, so I'll be interested in what others think about it as well.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Hi Jane and Benjamin,

When posting comments in the threads please try and include links to the book or the author.
This is helpful for other members so they can easily see which books or authors you are talking about. Which not only assists others, but assists in the evolution and momentum of discussions.
People are less likely to use your recommendations in comments if they have to try and find them themselves.

Please include links to a book or an author if you think it may be the first time it is mentioned or it has been a while since the last time it has been posted. Eg if the book or author hasn't been linked in the last 4 or so posts.

Here is a thread to show you how to add book/author links in your posts.

thanks muchly
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...

[Jane]

Thanks, this has been helpful.

[Linda]

Monica wrote: "I just started this one: Several of us here grabbed it as a freebie ebook, so I'll be interested in what others think about it as well."

I loved the two books of that series that I have read so far. The prequel and first book about James Douglas were free. I bought the next book, COUNTENANCE OF WAR, for $4. Sorry, but the book/author feature is not working on ASUS today. I reviewed those books on Amazon and Goodreads (ladylawyer8650@gmail). My profile is messed up, so you might need to use the email address to find me. If you find me, would you tell me where I am.
Just finished HIGHLANDER, Zoe Saadia, author/book won't work, and that review did not post. HIGHLANDER was a free book by a young author and well worth your time to read. I liked that book too. Am I the only one having trouble posting on Goodreads?

[Linda]

Don't You Forget About Me is the book I started yesterday. Notice the book author button worked. It is a discriminating button. The book is not hf but not a bodice ripper either.

[Dawn]

My reading plans for the first couple months of the year seem to include only classics and fantasy. :)

I'm currently reading War and Peace, The Moonstone and Stronghold
I'm finding all of them very good which is a good sign for the start of the new year.

[Jane]

This is on order from Book Depository and is overdue from the date they quoted me, so I've written them.
I've always admired Glyndwr and am eager to read anything on him. He should be better known. Maybe this is a fatuous comparison, but I'd consider him kind of a Welsh Wallace or Bruce. Wales had been under England since Edward I and Glyndwr led a long-running but ultimately unsuccessful rebellion against Henry IV in the 1400s.

[Benjamin]

Terri wrote: "Hi Jane and Benjamin,

When posting comments in the threads please try and include links to the book or the author.
This is helpful for other members so they can easily see which books or authors y..."

Oops! New here. :)

Currently Reading these two.

The Burning Land

Master and Commander

[Mark]

stronghold is part of a great series, was dispointed when it finished.

one of best of the late 8os and early 90s.

[Dawn]

Mark wrote: "stronghold is part of a great series, was dispointed when it finished.

one of best of the late 8os and early 90s."

I read my first Rawn book last year and thought it was great, when I realized I owned this one I thought I better give it a try.

[Monica]

Linda wrote:If you find me, would you tell me where I am.

Thanks, Linda. I found you just fine by clicking on your name in the message line (#1487 above). I read your Goodreads review here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

I'm 20% through the book. It's a fairly quick read, so I should finish it in a few days.

[happy]

I finished - good book! I think it is vintage Cornwell. Lots of fighting, a mild love story and well researched. 4 stars - but on the high side (4 1/2).

It isn't fiction, but staying with the 100 yrs War, I'm reading Ian Mortimer's next.

[Dawn]

With all the good comments on 1356 it makes me wish I liked that series. :)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Benjamin wrote: "oops new here..."

Thanks Benjamin. :-)

[Chris]

happy wrote: "I finished - good book! I think it is vintage Cornwell. Lots of fighting, a mild love story and well researched. 4 stars - but on the high side (4 1/2).

It isn't fiction,..."

I'm about 3/4 of the way through 1356 and agree with your comments on it so far. Have had my eye on 1415: Henry V's Year Of Glory, so please keep us up to date with what you think of it.

[Lia]

hmm... I am reading ; and

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Lia wrote: "hmm... I am reading ; and "

I enjoyed Aztec. Haven't read the others.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

That Aztec has done the rounds. Very popular choice.

[Lia]

Margaret wrote: "Lia wrote: "hmm... I am reading ; and "

I enjoyed Aztec. Haven'..."

This book is huge! Not sure if I'll finished it on my library due date. I am contemplating to stop at used book store and see if they have it... but if I do, I'll exit with two baskets full of books :(

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Yeah, that is the problem with used book stores. Go in for one, come out with ten.

[Chris]

I fail to see that as a problem Terri, unless of course you spend the food money on them.

[Dawn]

Who needs food.... :)

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

I don't have any second hand book stores in my area. :(

[Dawn]

That is tragic. :(

[Marilee]

Margaret wrote: "I don't have any second hand book stores in my area. :("

I'm sorry to hear that. At least you can check out the used books for sale on Amazon. I've had very good luck finding inexpensive volumes in good condition. It costs $3.99 for mailing.

[Anne]

Marilee wrote: "Margaret wrote: "I don't have any second hand book stores in my area. :("

I'm sorry to hear that. At least you can check out the used books for sale on Amazon. I've had very good luck finding inex..."
I have received 1 cent books from Amazon sellers which are in quite goos shape. Still have the covers.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Chris F wrote: "I fail to see that as a problem Terri, unless of course you spend the food money on them."

That's my problem. All my money is keyholed for bills and food before I even get it. Can't often buys books. :(

[Mark]

I don't need cash money at the main second hand bookshop I use the most.

They operate a barter system. They give you a credit note on books you fetch in to them.

[Betty]

Terri wrote: "Chris F wrote: "I fail to see that as a problem Terri, unless of course you spend the food money on them."

That's my problem. All my money is keyholed for bills and food before I even get it. Can'..."

In my case, it's a lack of space in my tiny apartment!

[Sherry]

Jane wrote: "Right now I'm rereading Ruth Downie's Semper Fidelis, #5 in the Gaius Petreius Ruso series, about the Roman Army doctor (i.e., Medicus) in Legion XX in Britannia during Hadrian's time. It might no..."

I just finished "Semper Fidelis" and loved it - the best so far of an excellent series. I admire the way Ruth Downie's characters fully inhabit their world. They're not 21st century people plunked down in a Roman setting. Plus, she has a great sense of humor!

[Betty]

Terri wrote: "Betty wrote: "Please help - I'm technologically challenged. And it seems ya'll are the right group to beg assistance from. I have Kindle for PC that I got from Amazon. I also have Kindle for And..."

Have downloaded. Have a number of my books now set up on it.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Mark wrote: "I don't need cash money at the main second hand bookshop I use the most.

They operate a barter system. They give you a credit note on books you fetch in to them."


They do that at all the used bookstores I could go to (although none of them are very close to where i live so i don't get to them very often).
But I always feel guilty just exchanging books for books. I always wonder how they pay their store rents etc and make a profit if everyone exchanges books for books, so I always try and get some credit and pay half cash.

[Nate]

At my local used book chain there's a lady who sells homemade tamales by the door, so i get to blow my food AND book money in one fell swoop.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Oh, nicely done.
I bet all the books have tamale stains at that library.

[Linda]

Linda wrote: "Don't You Forget About Me is the book I started yesterday. Notice the book author button worked. It is a discriminating button. The book is not hf but not a bodice ripper either."

Don't You Forget About MeDon't You Forget About MeDon't You Forget About Me
Hit the button mor than once. Finished the book yesterday.

[Linda]

Monica, Thank you for finding me on Goodreads net. Goodreads Apps shows no friends or groups. They show four books read and the wrong address. Still, thank you.

[Jane]

I'm still reading Archer's tale The Archer's Tale

but will be starting Uneasy Lies the Crown, A Novel of Owain Glyndwr next. I was glad to see it has a map of Wales of that time period, guide to Welsh pronunciation and also an informative bibliography in the back.
As a former librarian, I always appreciate the last item.:)

[Bobby]

Almost finished with . Not for the faint of heart. Whew!!

[Ncjeffrey]

Hello, group newbie here. Big fan of Cornwell's Saxon series, Ejii Yoshikawa, and Oliver Potzsch. Currently reading his latest, "The Beggar King." About 1/4 way through and it's every bit as good as his first two in the translated hangman series. Hoping to get other ideas here.

[Gentian]

A View of Delft: Vermeer Then and Now Not quite sure what I think of it. Good in parts but decidedly not excellent.

[Deb]

Gentian wrote: "A View of Delft: Vermeer Then and Now Not quite sure what I think of it. Good in parts but decidedly not excellent."

I like books about painters generally but not all are gripping. What is less than excellent about this one?