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[Mark]

in audio.

[Tim]

Monica wrote: "Tim wrote: ...really didn't like the Morgan Llywelyn book about her. Its just cliche."

Tim, could you suggest a better novel? I chose this one because I'm familiar with Morgan Llywelyn's writing s..."

I can't,which is a pity. You'd think she would be such a compelling character there would be more than one book about her.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Mark wrote: "

in audio."

Ah. Lies of Locke Lamora. A popular choice there, Mark.

[Mark]

its ok so far. just getting in to it.

[Linda]

I am readingThe Mongoliad: Book One written by several authors. I like the book but wonder if several authors writing a book together is like several ladies making a friendship quilt.
Not too sure which side the authors are on, but I am on the Mongol side. I have liked the Mongols since reading Conn Iggulden's Conqueror series.

[Simona]

Mark wrote: "its ok so far. just getting in to it."

Hope you like it. It's quite unusual, and I loved the author's talent as a worldbuilder. The second one is just as good.

[Mark]

Also started

[Bobby]

Have looked forward to this one for a while.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I have started the group read:

[Jane]

I've read Part I of

So far I'm enjoying it. It's a page-turner so far.

[Darcy]

I can't wait for this move to be over so that I can get more reading done.

[Chris]

Currently about 2/3rds of the way through . It's good but book two in the series was better than book one and seemed to promise that this one would reach knew heights and so far it hasn't.

[Dawn]

Too bad but at least #2 was really good. :)

[Monica]

Finished Grania. I should have asked the group before I selected that one. Tim, you were kind to call it "cliche". I was disappointed in the portrayal of Grace O'Malley. I may have liked it more had I not first read the nonfiction material on her.

Now I've picked up The Hangman's Daughter.

[Michael]

This will sound a little recent, but for a purely fascinating read, I'm going with "Storm Point" by Rowland White, excellent author of Vulcan 607. He doesn't write fiction - this book is about the Oman battles fought by the SAS in the late 60s and early 70s. Fabulous read, just as his Vulcan 607 was, the story of the bombing of Stanley Airfield during the Falklands conflict.

[Dawn]

Did you mean Storm Front: The Epic True Story of a Secret War, the SAS's Greatest Battle, and the British Pilots who Saved Them by Rowland White Michael??

And here's the link for Vulcan 607 also by Rowland White.

And nice to hear from you again, it's been awhile. :)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Michael wrote: "This will sound a little recent, but for a purely fascinating read, I'm going with "Storm Point" by Rowland White, excellent author of Vulcan 607. He doesn't write fiction - this book is about the ..."


I want to get to Vulcan 607 one day. They are a cool looking bomber the Vulcan.

[Michael]

Terri wrote: "Michael wrote: "This will sound a little recent, but for a purely fascinating read, I'm going with "Storm Point" by Rowland White, excellent author of Vulcan 607. He doesn't write fiction - this bo..."

Brilliant bombers, the Vulcans, but 607 goes through the incredible problems they had trying to find enough entire Vulcans, how they had to have relays of refuelling aircraft (which had to have their own tankers to refuel them in the air so they could support the Vulcans) and the logistical nightmares leading up to the actual flight to Stanley. An amazing story, superbly well told.

Meanwhile, blasted Storm Front kept me up until 2.00 am this morning. Couldn't put it down. Now I'm determined to finish the book early today so I can get back to my own damn book!

Incidentally, good to speak to you again, Terri.

[Michael]

Dawn wrote: "Did you mean Storm Front: The Epic True Story of a Secret War..."

Many thanks for finding the covers, Dawn. I was a bit slow last night while putting up my piece. I'm trying to be more sensible in hunting down covers, now I've seen the comments on idiots not finding the way to include a link! Sorry.

[Dawn]

No problem, it's my specialty. :)

[Melinda]

I am not reading any book at the moment. My favouite books are the Knight Templar series by Michael Jecks. The 32nd book in the series will be published later this year and I am eagerly awaiting it. The books in the series are historically accurate and the characters are so true to life it is almost as if they are real people. Whenever I read them I feel transported back into the 14th Century - the period in which the books are set.

[Eileen]

Melinda wrote: "I am not reading any book at the moment. My favouite books are the Knight Templar series by Michael Jecks. The 32nd book in the series will be published later this year and I am eagerly awaiting it..."

The 32nd book in the series??? I don't think there were that many Nancy Drew books!

I'll have to check these out.

[happy]

you must - excellent series. It is one of the ones that drew me into medieval mysteries.

In addition the books in the series, Sir Baldwin and Simon appear in stories in the Medieval Murders short story collections. These books are an anthology of about 5 medieval mystery writers that use a common theme and then drop their characters into a story line.

[Dawn]

And conveniently, you can chat to the author in this group when he's in between writing. :)

[happy]

That is a big plus -

Thank you Micheal.

[Dawn]

I haven't mentioned the last few I've finished or started in awhile so here goes:

I've finished The King's Spy. Only a few months late on that group read. I also read Traitor's Blood which was that months poll loser. The Deeds of the Disturber was my latest audiobook. All of these were good, solid 3 stars.
The Ft. Larned Incident was the last book in one of my favorite series.
And I finally got to Wounds of Honour which I loved. This is one of the authors walking Hadrian's wall with Ben Kane.

[happy]

Ft Larner looks interesting - It goes on the TBR

[Dawn]

And I am currently reading:


Gulag, Jack, Knave and Fool, Cold Magic, The Fifth Servant, The Gone-Away World and Pardonable Lies

[Dawn]

happy wrote: "Ft Larner looks interesting - It goes on the TBR"

It's a really good series. It's good at telling the story from the native view and I found it quite enlightening as to their way of life before it was destroyed. Mostly, it's really funny though. :)

[happy]

The library actually has a copy - so it will be much easier to get OFF the TBR than some of the others on that blessed list.

[Dawn]

That is the fourth book in the series, just so you know. :)

are the first three.

[happy]

The library only has in the addition to Ft. Larned - Do you need to read them in order?

They also have you read this by her?



Have you had a chance to read it and if so how is it?

Thnx

[Dawn]

You'll miss a little bit by not reading them in order as the characters all continue throughout the series. But I don't think you'll miss anything important, it should just be a few references to the past that won't have any context.

I haven't read the other. I probably will sometime just because it's all I have left of her's and she's such a great writer.

[Michael]

Dawn wrote: "And conveniently, you can chat to the author in this group when he's in between writing. :)"

Very true! I'm always happy to talk about my books - especially now, while proof-reading the first three again! Any displacement activities hastily grabbed just now!

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Michael wrote: "Incidentally, good to speak to you again, Terri.."

yes, you too. It has been too long. Nice to have you back on the scene. :)

The Vulcan. I think there is only one complete, restored and flyable Vulcan left in existence now isn't there? It is in the UK. But I imagine there must be some secreted away in private collections.
maybe not flyable though.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Dawn wrote: "And I am currently reading:


Gulag, Jack, Knave and Fool, Cold Magic, [bookcover:The Fifth Servant|6..."

You're out of control. ;)

[Jane]

Dawn wrote: "I haven't mentioned the last few I've finished or started in awhile so here goes:

I've finished The King's Spy. Only a few months late on that group read. I als..."

With all due respect, I did not like . I didn't like using the English equivalents of the Latin names of the forts although I'm sure the author had his rationale; I had to write the Latin names in my copy to keep them straight. The subplot involving the love interest seemed clumsy. I finally gave the book to a friend's grandson, and he enjoyed it.

[Dawn]

I never find that place names being in old or new terms bothers me in book. I'm not familiar with them in either form so if he'd made up fake names I doubt it would have bothered me.
And I rather liked the romance, it was minimal but kinda sweet.
The battle scene at the end was fantastic and I really liked Marcus, Dubnus and Rufius.

[Jane]

Dawn wrote: "I never find that place names being in old or new terms bothers me in book. I'm not familiar with them in either form so if he'd made up fake names I doubt it would have bothered me.
And I rather ..."

I agree with you wholeheartedly on the battle scene! Since I've read a lot of Roman hf, I prefer the Latin terms but they can be confusing unless someone's familiar with them. The first couple of Roman hf I read, I was constantly referring to a glossary, but the words become second nature after awhile. I did enjoy by the same author. From the first book in the series, I knew what to expect from the author's style. If you haven't read this one, you may enjoy it. I liked the Arab soldier, Qadir, Marcus's sidekick.

[Simona]

Dawn wrote: "That is the fourth book in the series, just so you know. :)

[bookcover:Murder at Medicine Lodge: A Tay-Bodal..."

I can't find this series anywhere. I will have to buy the ebooks blinded...I really prefer to find the first book I read from an author at the library. :(

[Dawn]

I read the first 2 years ago when they were a bit newer and easier to find but I had to get the last 2 by ILL and there is only a couple copies left in the entire province.
Seeing as it's an American West story and not ubber famous, I can understand how they wouldn't be easy to find in Italy. :)

[Chriscal]

currently reading the wolf sea by Robert Low. A nice smooth read. enjoying.

[Dawn]

We are big Robert Low fans around here Chriscal. Good to hear that you're enjoying The Wolf Sea! :)

P.S. Could you put in the links next time you post about a book?? Thanks
Help is here if you need it: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...

[Michael]

Terri wrote: "Michael wrote: "Incidentally, good to speak to you again, Terri.."

yes, you too. It has been too long. Nice to have you back on the scene. :)

The Vulcan. I think there is only one complete, resto..."

Yes, only the one, I think. They had to cannibalise a load to make the flight to Stanley back in the 80s, so it's a miracle there are any left now!

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Chriscal wrote: "currently reading the wolf sea by Robert Low. A nice smooth read. enjoying."

Have you jumped into the series at The Wolf Sea, Chriscal? Or did you start the series at the beginning?

[Kevin]

Mǣnest ðū "Hwelcne bōc rǣdest þū?"? Oþþe, as ðū maðelodest an heāp; "Hwelcne bōc rǣddaþ ġē?" huh (hliehende ut hlud).

Ic rǣdde "An lǣdere tō Ealdum Engliscgereorde" be Brus Miċel ond Frið C. Robinsunu.

:-)

[Dawn]

You are going to have to supply a translation if you want anyone to comment on that. :)

[Simona]

Dawn wrote: "You are going to have to supply a translation if you want anyone to comment on that. :)"

...as she said!

[Dawn]

Yep, I can't get Google to translate anything remotely comprehensible. :)

[Bobby]

Olde English. Or Gaelic.