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[Jane]

am reading Storyteller . If the other two in the trilogy about Gwernin the Bard are as good as this one is so far, I'll be reading them too.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I am nearly finished
What a fun book it has been.

[Chris]

Terri wrote: "I am nearly finished
What a fun book it has been."

I'm about half way through it. Took me a while to get fully into it, but now fully engrossed.

[Bryn]

Just finished Hadji Murad, a short, knockout novel by Tolstoy about a Chechen fighter against the Russians.
It's put me in the mood for The Horsemen which I've been scared to read again because I loved it so, so much in the Reader's Digest Condensed Books my parents had. Translated by Patrick O'Brian, I notice.

[Gary]

Treasure Island
Somehow I have never read it. Am enjoying it immensely.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Chris F wrote: "

I'm about half way through it. Took me a while to get fully into it, but now fully engrossed."

I can't remember...did you read Killer of Men?

[happy]

Finished Murder by the Book - not bad slightly less than 4 star so it is rounded up for Good Reads. This mystery is set against the opening of a common library for all the colleges in the University and the search for a lamp fuel. The Battle of Poitiers also figures into the plot

currently reading by Allan W. Eckert. While this is not fiction it is written like a novel.

[Nate]

Started The Long Ships earlier tonight. This is some of the most vikingest vikingery I've encountered, spiced with great names like Sven Rat-Nose and Red Serpent.

[Jane]

Nate wrote: "Started The Long Ships earlier tonight. This is some of the most vikingest vikingery I've encountered, spiced with great names like Sven Rat-Nose and Red Serpent."

This is the 'granddaddy' of all the viking novels!

[Eileen]

I am reading/listening to by Lindsay Davis. So far it is wonderful, even though she does sometimes use modern terms, which I don't generally approve of. The writing is brash and energetic, and learning about Romans other than the ever-popular Julio-Claudians is refreshing.

[Linda]

Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield. Started at 4 am today.

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Linda wrote: "Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield. Started at 4 am today."

That's a favorite of mine, Linda. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[Darcy]

Do feel free to add your thoughts to the group read thread Linda for Gates of Fire.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[Jane]

Eileen wrote: "I am reading/listening to by Lindsay Davis. So far it is wonderful, even though she does sometimes use modern terms, which I don't generally approve of. The wr..."

That's precisely why I prefer reading about other dynasties; I think the Julio-Claudians have been practically done to death.

[Eileen]

Jane wrote: "Eileen wrote: "I am reading/listening to by Lindsay Davis. So far it is wonderful, even though she does sometimes use modern terms, which I don't generally appr..."

Them and the Tudors - enough already! I love to read new books that do not involve (well maybe a little on the edges) those two families. Anyway, Lindsay Davis wrote another book about Vespasian which I loved - The Course of Honor.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Nate wrote: "Started The Long Ships earlier tonight. This is some of the most vikingest vikingery I've encountered, spiced with great names like Sven Rat-Nose and Red Serpent."

If only I could get my hands on that damn book. It is one I wanted to read for years.

[Jane]

Eileen wrote: "Jane wrote: "Eileen wrote: "I am reading/listening to by Lindsay Davis. So far it is wonderful, even though she does sometimes use modern terms, which I don't g..."

The Course of Honor is one of my favorites. Earlier Falco turned me on, but the later ones became formulaic. I also liked Master and God. I had checked it out from the library; a year or so after I read it, I wanted to reread, and someone had swiped it in the meantime.

[Jane]

Terri wrote: "Nate wrote: "Started The Long Ships earlier tonight. This is some of the most vikingest vikingery I've encountered, spiced with great names like Sven Rat-Nose and Red Serpent."

If only I could get..."

Terri, Is this any help or do these folks charge an arm and a leg?

http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/10555505...

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I had not asked for an inter library loan before. I am thinking I searched and could not find a library that had it nearby. (As i always feel guilty asking my library to get a book in from a long way away).

But it is too late now. I can't get to the library anymore. It is too far away and I used be able to get books there because my hubby used to drive passed on his way to work. With his new job. He doesn't go passed the library anymore. The party is over. :(

[Nate]

Terri wrote: "Nate wrote: "Started The Long Ships earlier tonight. This is some of the most vikingest vikingery I've encountered, spiced with great names like Sven Rat-Nose and Red Serpent."

If only I could get..."

I've had it on my to-read for like two years and I just kept checking the secondhand store I frequent. Eventually it popped up! I got lucky.

[Mark]

very good so far.

[Jane]

Started The Afghan Campaign this morning. So far I like it as well or better than the author's Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae. There's plenty of 'action', but to my mind, it's a more thoughtful book.

[Paula]

This is not an historical novel - its alternative, fast paced and exciting

[C.P.]

Finished The Blue Sky, which I had rated before based on the beginning but had not actually finished. It's a wonderful book about nomads in Tuva in the Soviet period and beautifully written. In the end, (view spoiler)[a dog dies, (hide spoiler)] which I hate, being a marshmallow where animals are concerned. But even I have to admit that the ending is crucial to the story.

I am now giving my full attention to The Pet Hawk of the House of Abbas. More on that soon.

[Bryn]

C.P. wrote: "Finished The Blue Sky..."

The next of his three autobiographical books The Gray Earth, is tougher material and the kid's a bit older. Third is The White Mountain: A Novel -- I think this is out or out shortly.

[C.P.]

Yes, I got that impression from the back of the first book. I don't know if I will read the second, as it was the nomadic experience I wanted to capture. Did you like "The Gray Earth," Bryn?

[Bryn]

I did. I was a bit more impressed than with the first; although I know what you mean, I almost avoided because we're in a Soviet school. Um, if you want to read about the eradication of the nomadic experience in the kids' heads??

[C.P.]

Well, maybe. I do like the way he writes, very simple yet powerful. Or perhaps that's the translator. Lots of other books on the TBR pile, though.

Thanks for the assessment, either way.

[Lisa]

I've finished with Insurrection and tentatively started A History of Scotland, by Neil Oliver. I cannot find a link for this book, sorry.

[Andy]

I saw the tv show that accompanied the book Lisa some whilst back, quite good actually despite it's bias at times, i did spend 5 years North of the wall so there history of certain subjects is maybe a tad thistle-tinted at times :)

[Darcy]

Here's the link to the book Lisa A History Of Scotland

I think there's a link to the shows on the Insurrection group discussion. If not on the first page, then on the second.

[Lisa]

Thanks Andy and Darcy. I have seen the show he did on Ancient Britain, and enjoyed that. I missed the Scotland one. I have all 3 of his books. What I like is his passion for history and it translates well in his book. You can hear the passion rather than a history lesson . I prefer his style over Brian Schamas, who is too much like a school lesson for me.

Interesting note on the bias Andy. How do you think it effects the story? Is it the narrative or factual?? Just curious.

Thanks for the link Darcy it must be past my bed time, haha.

[Andy]

Bias (the narrative element at times) was said tongue in cheek a little, having lived up there with the sweaties they're version of history (I did scots history as a child!) is slightly... different from the actual.... more passionate & romanticised at times & they tended to highlight their wins over England & skirt over the rest :)

It's actually quite a good series as I recollect & rightly from a Scots standpoint, it's jus Scots history always brings a wry smile to me face..... 5 years is a longtime as a nipper! lol

[Linda]

Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae by Steven Pressfield. I am finding this book hard to get into. The author's lists of people, ranks, items in a mess kit, etc., are long. I think the author is laying a foundation for the battle to come. I read his Killing Rommel awhile back and it was a slow starter. It is one of those books that gets better mid-way and even after the reading is done. The present book reminds me of Azincourt by BC in its meticulous attention to detail.

[Paula]

This ones for Darcy .
And theres also one by Magnus Magnusson which strangely I cannot find

[Nick]

Andy wrote: "Bias (the narrative element at times) was said tongue in cheek a little, having lived up there with the sweaties they're version of history (I did scots history as a child!) is slightly... differen..."

So Neville's Cross doesn't feature heavily then?

[Darcy]

Is this the one you're looking for Paula Scotland: The Story of a Nation?

Love me some Neil Oliver :D

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Neil Oliver is very intense. :)

[Lisa]

Andy wrote: "Bias (the narrative element at times) was said tongue in cheek a little, having lived up there with the sweaties they're version of history (I did scots history as a child!) is slightly... differen..."

Aaahhhh Andy, as they say never let the facts get in the way of a good story!! Lol, I will bear that in mind. I've read one review that was pretty damning so hopefully it won't be too bad.

[Lisa]

Terri wrote: "Neil Oliver is very intense. :)"

Hopefully not too intense!! Haha! I can hear his voice and accent as I read, which is funny!

[Andy]

Nick wrote: "Andy wrote: "Bias (the narrative element at times) was said tongue in cheek a little, having lived up there with the sweaties they're version of history (I did scots history as a child!) is slightl..."

Nay laddie, jus lashings of Bannockburn for sure! Och Aye the noo

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Lisa wrote: "Terri wrote: "Neil Oliver is very intense. :)"

Hopefully not too intense!! Haha! I can hear his voice and accent as I read, which is funny!"

He has such a strong presence that I can hear his voice in my head whenever I see his name too. :)

[Paul]

Empires at War: The French and Indian War and the Struggle for North America, 1754-1763
Looking for background material for possible histfic novel :-)

[Harold]

I've started "At Drake's Command" by David Wesley Hill, a fictional account -- the first of a series, it appears -- of Francis Drake's trip around the world.

[Mark]

picked this up at a carboot sale.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I'm not sure if I mentioned this anywhere...I am reading
;D

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Mark wrote: "picked this up at a carboot sale."

Good find.

[Mark]

Terri wrote: "I'm not sure if I mentioned this anywhere...I am reading
;D"

I dont how you have managed to keep that quiet Terri for so long.; 0)

[Mark]

Terri wrote: "Mark wrote: "picked this up at a carboot sale."
..."

Yes, it was a bargain.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Neither do I. ;)