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[Dawn]

Oh right, I meant to ask. Suggestions for the next book on religion?? :)

[Lisa]

I just downloaded this. It's only cheap on iBooks. Definitely not religious Dawn, but hopefully an interesting read. The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin

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Dawn wrote: "Oh right, I meant to ask. Suggestions for the next book on religion?? :)"

A Thousand Lives: The Untold Story of Hope, Deception, and Survival at Jonestown

[Portia]

Holy Intense Read, Derek! I am looking forward to reading your review of this book.

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Portia wrote: "Holy Intense Read, Derek! I am looking forward to reading your review of this book."

I haven't been able to track it down yet. I was hoping Dawn would be my guinea pig. ;) I guess it goes without saying that religious cults interest me.

[Dawn]

I've added both. Though I'm not sure I want to read about another cult right now. Especially one with such a brutal tragic ending. I think I'll go with something on a traditional religion first.
Putin is an interesting topic though.....

[Linda]

The Reluctant General: A Novel about Ancient Israel by Herb Sennett is the book I just finished. Review posted on Goodreads, and later will be on Amazon. The Answer To Your Question by Paulette Bates Alden is book I am now reading. It is based on the Ted Bundy story (USA serial killer). I saw the movie based on Mr. Bundy's killing spree which began in Washington state and ended in Florida or thereabouts. Every time he picked up a girl, I would scream to the TV, "Girl, don't get in the car with that man! He'll kill you!" They never listened. LL

[Jane]

Started some of Land of the Sacred Fire
/ Gordon Doherty: enjoying it but am reading slowly as I want to finish up the one I'm reading now: How Rome Fell: Death of a Superpower.

[Portia]

Derek, have you read Jon Krakauer's (sp:() about the Mormons?

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Portia wrote: "Derek, have you read Jon Krakauer's (sp:() about the Mormons?"

This one Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith? I haven't. Is it interesting?

Into the Wild is the only book that I've read by that author, but I did like it.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Have finished Hannibal: Clouds of War
3 1/2 stars. Better than the book before it, but only just. I gave the book before it 3 stars, so i felt I had to give this book more than that one. Officially I gave it 4 GR stars, but it is really only 3.5 to me.

Starting Iscariot: A Novel of Judas

[Linda]

THE ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION final page. I recommend the book. It is an eight hour read.

[Jesse]

Linda wrote: "No, you don't sound crazy. Well you might, just a little; but if you are, then I am too. I would wager that ALL of us have stashes of books in the most unusual places. Do you keep booklights too?..."

My wife makes fun of me by calling me the flashlight king. Sometimes you just need to read while being courteous to those who would rather not have a lot of light on. I am reading The Devil Colonyby James Rollins and part 2 of a short series Purity of Blood by Arturo Perez-Reverte.

[Haydn]

Three books on the go at the moment. Not many pages and flick from one to another, work, rest and play.
Different subject matter this time around too, just to get the mind onto a bit of something out of the ordinary for me. So far I'm loving Expo58

Jonathan Coe

Primo Levi

Peter Ackroyd

[Betty]

Finished Of Battles Past by Bryn Hammond over the weekend. I enjoyed it very much and posted a review here (at least, I think I did).

Have started reading The Reluctant General: A Novel about Ancient Israel for Herb Sennett. I'm about 2/3 of the way through, and so far the technical aspect of editing is superb (grammar, syntax, punctuation - all the stuff beyond just spelling that drives me crazy). Seems pretty accurate and well-researched, although maybe a bit of a "rosy" slant toward the Israelites. Otherwise a good read, well worth the time.

[Danielle]

Currently reading The Virtues of War: A Novel of Alexander the Great! First book by the author and liking it so far.

[Portia]

Derek wrote: "Portia wrote: "Derek, have you read Jon Krakauer's (sp:() about the Mormons?"

This one Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith? I haven't. Is it interesting?

[book:Into ..."

Yes, Derek, I think it is. I recommend it for you. I'd love to compare notes when you are finished.

Hope you are doing all right. Good probably isn't yet, but all right, I hope, works for now.

[Jane]

Started Galore Michael Crummey.

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Avoid Empress of the Night: A Novel of Catherine the Great like it's HIV and the Black Death mutated into one mega-virus. Here's my review.

I'm going to finish off The Fell Sword now, it's a great book so far and I haven't exactly been doing it justice.

And then, I'll finally begin God of Vengeance!!

[happy]

Finally finished Sansom's



Interesting premise - Halifax becomes Prime Minister when Chamberlin falls and negoiates a peace treaty when France falls in June 1940. The novel is set in 1952 and is somewhat of a spy thriller. It is long - almost 600 pages and could of used some editing - 3.25 stars.

Currently reading Halperin's book on the 2012 election

[Bobby]

Flying through this fascinating story.

[Nancy]

Reading The Forever Queen and A conspiracy of Paper, but had to abandon Queen for now as it is set about 100 years after Uthred and no fun trying to keep the Aethlereds,Aethfleds, and yes even Uthreds sorted out. About to start listening to Hard Times narrated by my favorite, Frederick Davidson. He narrated a lot of the Sharpe series, and he does such a good job with voices: Irish, French, Scottish, American, male female, young, old, and of course the default English. His artistry is really amazing, so to all out there in goodreads land, goodnight (but not really, just snuggling in with old Frederick).

[Victor]

I just started The Princes of Ireland
I haven't read Edward Rutherfurdyet, but I have read James A. Michener. I'm hoping he is a little more entertaining then Michener.

[Jane]

Started last night The Horse Coin / David Wishart. Quite a departure from his mysteries. Set at the time of Boudicca.

[Simona]

Marina wrote: "Started "

oh, I love Vimes and the Night Watch. Pratchett at his best.
I'm really under my reading schedule because March is for gardening, and that's what I'm doing in every spare moment. I haven't been able to follow the group read of Heresy, either. I hope I'll be able to catch up in April.. ;)

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

About to start a new book by Sabrina Zbasnik. It's not on GR yet. The author has given me an ARC copy to read and review.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Reading King's Gold by Michael Jecks

[Dawn]

I've finished The Mapping of Love and Death, Cold Steel & Murder in the Mews

I'm currently reading by Bruce Alexander & by Agatha Christie

And because for some reason all my ILL's came in at the same time, I will be reading these books next....Illuminations: A Novel of Hildegard von Bingen, Crowner's Quest, Silk Road, Solace for a Sinner and Welcome to the Monkey House

[Nancy]

I am really enjoying A Conspiracy of Paper. It's a mystery of sorts, but not your usual cookie-cutter type with the murder, the clues, and the solution--it's much more subtle than that. And I love the hero: not a Uthred, but a fighter (pugalist) just the same. Intelligent, great character development, well-constructed storyline, And lots of stuff about Jewish life in 18th c. London. And I'm only 27% of the way through!

[Carlos]

Sorry, the movie is in so It is time for me to read . See ya all on April 1st for the read of the month.

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The Son

[Bobby]

[Erica]

I just started my ARC of Spartans at the Gates: A Novel by Noble Smith.

[Allison]

Victor wrote: "I just started The Princes of Ireland
I haven't read Edward Rutherfurdyet, but I have read James A. Michener. I'm hoping he is a little more entertaining ..."

Eek! You started with the wrong Rutherfurd my friend. Good luck.

[Allison]

Carlos wrote: "Sorry, the movie is in so It is time for me to read . See ya all on April 1st for the read of the month."

I just bought that for $4. Yippee!! But its not going to be read in time. Some how I always manage to watch the movie first.

[Victor]

Allie wrote: "Victor wrote: "I just started The Princes of Ireland
I haven't read Edward Rutherfurdyet, but I have read James A. Michener. I'm hoping he is a little mor..."

So far it hasn't been too bad. Maybe because my hopes were so low for it heh heh.

[Allison]

Victor wrote: "Allie wrote: "Victor wrote: "I just started The Princes of Ireland
I haven't read Edward Rutherfurdyet, but I have read James A. Michener. I'm hoping he i..."

If you get thru this one and want to read another of his, Sarum: The Novel of England seems to be the preferred choice of every fan I've chatted with. I have yet to read it but I did like his London and I'm trying to track down his París. I gave up on the one you're reading at about 400 pages. Just couldn't do the rest and don't know how I made it that far :(

[Andy]

Truth Dare Kill about a ways throu already. It's setting appealed to me, post WWII a SOE agent back in civvy street trying to put his life together after demob via hospital & now making a living as a PI. Various folk come in & out of his life. finding my reading time a tad bitty so not really getting into the read which in all honesty is prolly better than im making out.

[Jane]

Anna of Byzantium Tracy Barrett: about Anna Comnena, the famous woman historian. Now I'm curious to read her The Alexiad of Anna Comnena, about her father, the emperor Alexius Comnenus.

[Mark]

interesting start to this, not sure which way this is going, BUT its going a fun read finding out. ;)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Allie wrote: "If you get thru this one and want to read another of his, Sarum: The Novel of England seems to be the preferred choice of every fan I've chatted with ..."

Hated Sarum. :)
But then I am not a fan.

[Jane]

Terri wrote: "Allie wrote: "If you get thru this one and want to read another of his, Sarum: The Novel of England seems to be the preferred choice of every fan I've chatted with ..."

Hated Sarum. :)
But then I ..."

Russka: The Novel of Russia by the same author I really enjoyed until Peter the Great's time.

Farewell Britannia: A Family Saga Of Roman Britain / Simon Young is on the same order as the two by Rutherfurd : though different place and times.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Mark wrote: " interesting start to this, not sure which way this is going, BUT its going a fun read finding out. ;)"

I hope you enjoy it Mark. I loved it.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Wasn't in the mood for medieval politics, and have paused for Meadowland: A Novel of the Viking Discovery of America

[happy]

With some of his later Templar books - I thought the politics of Edward II's court became more important to the story than the mystery.

I still enjoyed them though

[Bobby]

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

happy wrote: "With some of his later Templar books - I thought the politics of Edward II's court became more important to the story than the mystery.

I still enjoyed them though"

That is the position I have found myself in. Too much court politics, not enough mystery. I picked it up because I thought I was in the mood for a good mystery. Then after I started I remembered that these ones late in the series don't really have any mystery in them.

I'll definitely still get to it, but for now, I need to find something else to read.

[Simona]

Mark wrote: " interesting start to this, not sure which way this is going, BUT its going a fun read finding out. ;)"

I've begun this same book. Sounds good. (tks Margaret!)

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Simona wrote: "Mark wrote: " interesting start to this, not sure which way this is going, BUT its going a fun read finding out. ;)"

I've begun this same book. Sounds good. (tks..."

Welcome :)

[C.P.]

I am finishing The Crook and Flail, which I liked a lot—even more than its predecessor, The Sekhmet Bed—but will not review because I now know the author. I'm still working on The Whooper Swan, which is a perfect example of its type and full of fascinating information (and pictures!) but not, ahem, the kind of book one rips right through.

I think I will start Raiders from the North next, since I have three group reads for April as well as two other books, so I may as well get started on this one.