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[Mark]

Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues finished. Started Hitler's War

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Jane wrote: "Just started A Proper Education for Girls Delightful so far--Victorian England and colonial India."


I have been curious about this book for a long time.

[Jane]

I'll let you know when I finish or at least get into it further.

[Darcy]

Still working through Rebellion (or Renegade for some) and am starting The Killer Angels

[Dawn]

Started both poll losers last night, Child of Vengeance and Men of Bronze

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

How does Child of Vengeance read?

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Jane wrote: "I'll let you know when I finish or at least get into it further."

thanks!

[[deleted user]]

Getting ready to start The Iron King & I'm definitely going to read Pride of Carthage next since my library has that one.

[C.P.]

I've been reading (and writing) like a demon the last few days, which is why I haven't been around as much. I finished A Bride for the Tsar: Bride-Shows and Marriage Politics in Early Modern Russia, preparatory to come up with my 1,000 words of review, and am revisiting River of Dust, which I loved, so that I can chat with the author.

I also read Silent in the Sanctuary, supposedly for fun, but it turned out to be the least appealing of the three—perhaps because the hero filled me with the urge to find a large hatpin and attack him with it.

Nat sure what I will tackle next, but I did promise to read and review The Charter and Behind Closed Doors. And I do like the look of Men of Bronze, even though it lost the group poll.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Derek wrote: "Getting ready to start The Iron King & I'm definitely going to read Pride of Carthage next since my library has that one."

Glad your library has it!

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

C.P
If you do decide to read Men of Bronze, I know a couple people will be sharing their comments on it in the Poll Losers thread.
I also sent the author a message about it, so he may drop by that discussion too.

[[deleted user]]

Terri wrote: "Derek wrote: "Getting ready to start The Iron King & I'm definitely going to read Pride of Carthage next since my library has that one."

Glad your library has it!"

Me too! It was a very pleasant surprise:)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

might be because he is an American author. Perhaps easier to find in US libraries?

[Linda]

Starting AZTEC by Colin Falconer. Can't get it up on Goodreads to add to my book.
9-16-13

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I think it has another name, Linda.
Feathered Serpent: A Novel of the Mexican Conquest

[[deleted user]]

I didn't even know he was American, but I'll bet that has something to do with it.

[Dawn]

Terri wrote: "How does Child of Vengeance read?"

Hmmm, good story, good writing. Not mind blowing. Starts with the kid and sets up his story, I'm not sure how the rest of the book will be.
Easy and fast read. If it was more of a light subject matter I'd call it a good beach read. I think it will be a solid 3 star based on being a third of the way through.

[Jane]

Terri wrote: "Jane wrote: "Just started A Proper Education for Girls Delightful so far--Victorian England and colonial India."


I have been curious about this ..."

I've read about 11 chapters now; it's absolutely delightful. Two sisters that are absolutely NOT your stereotypical Victorian ladies--think Bronte sisters-- and their adventures, one in England with a whimsical father and his collection of curios from all over the world, their guests, staying to help with the Collection [shades of -- [bookcover:You Can't Take it With You|170599] and one in India, married to a dour stick of a missionary and scandalizing the English. I can't decide if it's a comedy [I chuckle sometimes; the writings and dialogue are clever] or a satire or maybe both. I'm enjoying it--quite off-beat.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

That's what I had hoped it might be like. Thanks, Jane. I don't know if I'll ever get to it, but if I do, that is what i wanted it to be.

[Jane]

I hope it will be as good for the remainder of the book!! Oh, I got my copy of Strategos: Rise of the Golden Heart today in the mail. That's on my list next, and there are two others: Storyteller

and A Thing Done

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I have finished 4 stars

I have started which is so far a lot of fun!

[C.P.]

Terri wrote: "C.P
If you do decide to read Men of Bronze, I know a couple people will be sharing their comments on it in the Poll Losers thread.
I also sent the author a message about it, so he may drop by that ..."

Thanks, Terri. I'll keep watch for the thread. I like books about Egypt, but I'm not sure about adding another book that needs to be read on a schedule—right at the moment, that is.

[happy]

finished - pretty good - It was rather long, but a good solid read, 4 stars

Currently reading the latest Ethan Gage adventure byWilliam Dietrich



In this one Ethan is back in France spying for both the British and the French. This edition of his adventures is set against Napoleon's corination and the battle of trafalgar- light escapest fair.

[Judith]

I just started The Golden Dice - A Tale of Ancient Rome. I enjoyed Elisabeth Storrs's The Wedding Shroud - A Tale of Ancient Rome and am looking forward to finding out what came next.

[Mark]

[Dawn]

Is this bad?? I'm reading some really girly historical fiction right now. I just started Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Dawn wrote: "Is this bad?? I'm reading some really girly historical fiction right now. I just started Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Re..."


What's gotten into you! ;)

[happy]

Finished



Quick fun read - flashmanesque. I liked this entry in the series a little more than the previous two. The novel starts just before Napoleon's coronation, Ethan has a role and ends with the Battle of Trafalgar. It is quite a ride getting there:)

Currently reading #18 of Susanna Gregory;s Matthew Bartholomew series





#19 in the series also came in from the library at the same time, so it is sitting on the shelf also

[Dawn]

Terri wrote: "What's gotten into you! ;)"

I was thinking of next. It looks very popular. :)

[Bobby]

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Dawn wrote: "Terri wrote: "What's gotten into you! ;)"

I was thinking of next. It looks very popular. :)"

Who are you and what have you done with our Dawn????

[Dawn]

Maybe I've got multiple personalities and I haven't noticed until now?? lol

[Jane]

No, just moods. You're branching out--more eclectic! :)

[Dawn]

It would be better to be branching out into something more edifying. :D

I need a serious study in the classics to counteract the drivel in the romances!!

[Jane]

Sometimes it's good to switch: classics are good, but some take too much thinking for my mood at particular times. :)

[Dawn]

Bobby wrote: ""

Is this one as good as it's supposed to be Bobby??

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

You don't need more romance in your life Dawn, you have that beautiful new car! Is the romance over already?;)

(p.s she has a beautiful new car, folks...:)..)

[Dawn]

Oh no, the romance is just beginning!! I'm just getting over my resentment at having to get a new car. The real relationship is just starting. :)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Good to hear. :)

[Cynthia]

Terri wrote: "Ireney wrote: "On the subject of sharing current reads, please do not hesitate to add any relevant historical fiction you are in the process of enjoying (or not) to the group's "Currently Reading" ..."

Ireney: I read The Merchant's Partner by Michael Jecks. I thought the mystery was well plotted and the story had a satisfying ending. It is a Knight's Templar Mystery; so if you favor this time period, you may really like it.

[Paula]

I've finished Carol McGrath'sThe Handfasted Wife and will post up s review shortly. Its a great book. One thing though, I read with a re-enactor's eye anything written in the time period I re-enact and I did raise a few eyebrows, but on the whole, very well crafted and exciting towards the end.

[Cynthia]

Hi all:

I just finished Helen of Troy by Margaret George. This is beautifully written and the story is lush and true to Homer's tale. I'm now reading Catilina's Riddle by Steven Saylor. I'm a huge Saylor fan. However, I want to read Islands of Ghosts I've heard so much about.

[Dawn]

Cynthia, just an FYI. Ireney isn't a member anymore so he won't be replying. :)

Oh, and I also need to mention that we request everyone uses the add book/author feature when mentioning books in your posts. The links make it easy for everyone to check out what books or author you are mentioning. Thanks!

[Cynthia]

Sorry. I'm going to list them now.
Helen of Troy by Margaret George and an excellent book.
Roman Blood and Catilina's Riddle by Steven Saylor. Books in his series featuring Gordianus the Finder a detective in Ancient Rome.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Cynthia wrote: "Sorry. I'm going to list them now.
Helen of Troy by Margaret George and an excellent book.
Roman Blood and Catilina's Riddle by Steven Saylor. Books in his series featuring Gordianus the Finder a ..."

Thanks for the links, Cynthia. :)

[happy]

Are you reading the Unabridged Version of Les Miz?

[Jane]

Just started by Umberto Eco--an odd one--and by Pauline Gedge, except mine's under the alternate title: Mirage.

Just a chapter or two into each one. I'm enjoying both.

[C.P.]

Back to Varanger, while chugging forward on Beowulf: A New Verse Translation.

[Jane]

Just added Varanger to my TBR list.

[Scott]

Splitting time between The Vinland Sagas and a bit of the ole ultraviolence Sabbat Worlds Anthology