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[Sunny]

Struggling with Edward VI, The Lost King of England by Chris Skidmore. Christmas gift. Non-fiction, would have preferred fictional account. Henry VIII's son who died very early. The book deals more about his council.

[Darcy]

The book mentiond by Sunny Edward VI: The Lost King of England

[Jon]

Currently reading Heresy by S. J. Parris.


So far, so good. Despite the urge to skim Copernicus and all the theology!

[Benjamin]

Now reading

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I am still stuck reading The 47 Ronin Story
Not an awful book or anything, it has just taken me 11 days to get halfway because I am trying to read it in digital form...which is a pain in my butt (as complained about far too much by me in the 47 Ronin group read thread..:)..)
I hate reading in digital. Now more than ever.

[Portia]

I understand getting stuck. I started a book about The Bright Young People in the Jazz Age and got stuck at 1/3. Too many names and locations and not enough escapades and letters.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I got stuck with 47 Ronin because I keep forgetting to charge my tablet so I am stuck without my book to read. :( This is about the third time that I have made myself read an eBook instead of paper. And it will be my last if I have anything to do with it.

[Linda]

Seeds of Transitionby Carolyn Holland is the book I am reading. It is a fast and good read so far. I started last night and am halfway through the book. Check in the author/reader topics for a good deal on the book.

[happy]

I'm currently reading the latest Matthew Bartholomew mediveal mystery

[Jane]

Started The Water Thief, another Roman mystery--set in Diocletian's time.

[John]

The Sands of Ammon finishing up this one and starting this one The Steel Wave

[Dawn]

Just finished Monster Hunter Legion I think it's the best of the series so far. Next one is out this summer!!

Am currently reading The Jackal of Nar

and will be starting Crossroads of Twilight

[Mark]

Dawn wrote: "Just finished Monster Hunter Legion I think it's the best of the series so far. Next one is out this summer!!

Am currently reading [bookco..."

Very good reads Dawn. Going to read the monsters ones this year.

[John]

John wrote: "The Sands of Ammon finishing up this one and starting this one The Steel Wave"

finished The Sands of Ammon and will be starting The Ends of the Earth

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Finished The 47 Ronin Story. I am not sure what I will read next.
Maybe Odin's Wolves

[Bryn]

I'm going to admit that I've started Of Merchants & Heroes, which is set to be next month's loser. I might be tight for room in Feb.

Finished The Nan Tu. #2 in a 12thC China series. I like these heaps. They're fun. Does have a supernatural element, though most of the time, in this instalment, you can let it go as Taoist magic.

[Marilee]

I'm reading The Son, by Philipp Meyer. It's a big literary western family saga which spans the later part of the 19th century into the present. There's lots of interesting Texas history woven into the novel, which feels very authentic. The McCullough family may be fictional, but many of the events, with a few names changed for story telling, are part of our American western heritage, for better or worse, along with universal themes of family, loss, regrets and the causes and aftermath of violence.

[Darcy]

I have that one sitting in the lounge and hoping to pick it up either later this month or in February. I get the impression that it doesn't hold back.

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That one sounds really good, Marilee. Added it. Thank you.

[Linda]

Isabella: Braveheart of France by Colin Falconer. Finished Seeds of Transitionby Carolyn Holland and posted a preliminary review on Goodreads. The review needs some editing before I post on Amazon. I recommend the book, and you can get a good deal on it right now.

[Allison]

Just added Isabella: Braveheart of France. Thanks Linda :)

[Haydn]

Just starting by James Aitcheson. Having read his previous two I am really looking forward to this one.

[Linda]

Allie wrote: "Just added Isabella: Braveheart of France. Thanks Linda :)"

Anytime!

[Jon]

Just finished Heresy,



it was that good I'm moving straight onto Prophecy.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Haydn wrote: "Just starting by James Aitcheson. Having read his previous two I am really looking forward to this one."


Oh. Cool. Keep us posted on what you think in the Sworn Sword thread (only if you want of course) https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... people still check up on it and I for one would like to know what you make of book three.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Jon wrote: "Just finished Heresy,



it was that good I'm moving straight onto Prophecy.

"

That's interesting. So far feelings on Heresy have been lukewarm. Makes me rethink it to see someone say it was so good they jumped straight to book two.

[Linda]

Isabella: Braveheart of France by Colin Falconer is shaping up to be a good read. Mr. Falconer's books are good reads so whatever the cost, I have not wasted money. This book is not pricey at Amazon/Kindle.

[Allison]

Terri wrote: "Jon wrote: "Just finished Heresy,



it was that good I'm moving straight onto Prophecy.

"

That's interesting. So far feelings on Heresy have..."

Wasn't he the first one to love Stormbird too? Seems like Jon sees the good where everyone else doesn't :)

[C.P.]

Death of Kings. I read 84 pages in one go. And there were so many other things I was supposed to be doing this evening. Too bad for them. ;-)

[Jane]

Started The Green Man / Henry Treece: retelling of folklore source that Shakespere took Hamlet from. This prince is called Amleth and story is violent and earthy. Beowulf of the Geats is a character. Amleth is from Jutland.

[Jon]

Hi Allie/Terri

I think I'll take that as a complement?!? ;-)

I must have missed the Heresy discussion, so I take it I'm on my own with this one? If it's any consolation, even I struggled to find the good in "The Pillars of the Earth" or am I flying solo again?

[Haydn]

Mmmm, I have "the pillars of the earth" plus the other two books in the trilogy in my TBR pile. They are big books and I need the kick to get me started on them. The consensus here seems to be it's not worth the effort.
Did anyone here find them worthy of a couple of weeks reading time?
Saying that I will probably get to them eventually and make up my own mind.

[Lisa]

Haydn, I liked it, but I am a Ken Follet fan. It can drag on a little in some places, but overall I like the story. I wouldn't say it's one of his greatest books, but I was happy to put the effort in. If I had watched the show first I would not have read it, as I don't believe it did it any real justice. :)

[Darcy]

I did see the mini-series before reading the book and then couldn't get into the book. They begin very differently and I became disoriented. I recommend reading them before seeing the series.

[Haydn]

I did not see the mini series so will not be influenced by that. I 've a lot off books on my TBR pile so maybe about July ;)

[Allison]

Jon wrote: "Hi Allie/Terri

I think I'll take that as a complement?!? ;-)

I must have missed the Heresy discussion, so I take it I'm on my own with this one? If it's any consolation, even I struggled to find..."

It was a compliment! You're a good little reader lol. But now that I know you didn't like "pillars", I just think you have opposite syndrome ;)

[Allison]

Haydn wrote: "Mmmm, I have "the pillars of the earth" plus the other two books in the trilogy in my TBR pile. They are big books and I need the kick to get me started on them. The consensus here seems to be it's..."

What? There's a third? I was under the impression that there was only two...The Pillars of the Earth and then World Without End. What's this other book?

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Those are the only two that I know of.

[Haydn]

Oops sorry wrong trilogy, was thinking "winter of the world" for some reason which of course is not the same series. A senior moment.
I have both the century trilogy and the pillars of the earth duo in my TBR.
Doh

[Jon]

Allie wrote: It was a compliment! You're a good little reader lol. But now that I know you didn't like "pillars", I just think you have opposite syndrome ;)

Opposite syndrome or just an independent mind? (It's taken me all night to think of that retort)

[Allison]

Jon wrote: "Allie wrote: It was a compliment! You're a good little reader lol. But now that I know you didn't like "pillars", I just think you have opposite syndrome ;)

Opposite syndrome or just an independe..."

Lol! I haven't read Stormbird or Heresy yet so I can't be sure ;)

[Simona]

Allie wrote: "Wasn't he the first one to love Stormbird too? Seems like Jon sees the good where everyone else doesn't :)"

That's something I really like in a person!

[Bobby]

The Signature of All Things

[Darcy]

The Signature of All Things for Bobby

Me: Robert B. Parker's Bull River

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I'm reading Vlad: The Last Confession

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Jon wrote: "Hi Allie/Terri

I think I'll take that as a complement?!? ;-)

I must have missed the Heresy discussion, so I take it I'm on my own with this one? If it's any consolation, even I struggled to find..."

hell no. You aren't alone there.
I read a little of The Pillars of the Earth and thought it was poor. Never bothered to read the whole book.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Haydn wrote: "Mmmm, I have "the pillars of the earth" plus the other two books in the trilogy in my TBR pile. They are big books and I need the kick to get me started on them. The consensus here seems to be it's..."

Goodness, I would say the opposite. Majority of members rave about Pillars of the Earth. I find only the rare few didn't like it. So who knows where you will land when you get to it.. :)

[Erica]

I liked Pillars of the Earth but he could have done without learning how to build cathedrals. I think I could build one myself now. I got 50 pages into the second book and had to set it aside. I was so sick of reading about monks and cathedrals.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

lol. I can imagine how boring that would get. :)

[Dawn]

OMG and I'd written off Follett but if his book is all about building a cathedral.....I love building and cathedrals are an impressive feat!!