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[Darcy]

Mark wrote: "DMargery Allingham I think"

This is what happens when you have them side by side on the shelf. Yes, you're right, it's Allingham that writes Albert Campion, Margaret Millar isn't at all the same thing haha

[Mark]

Darcy wrote: "Mark wrote: "DMargery Allingham I think"

This is what happens when you have them side by side on the shelf. Yes, you're right, it's Allingham that writes Albert Campion, Margaret Millar isn't at a..."

Lols it happens

[Jane]

Marius' Mules: Conspiracy of Eagles / S.J.A. Turney.

[Haydn]

HHhH/ Laurent Binet

and The Testament of Mary /Colm Tóibín

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A Land More Kind Than Home

[happy]

Finished Sidebottom's latest Ballista novel


If partial stars were allowed - I would give it slightly less than 4 stars, since they are not I rounded up to 4 - I really hope this is not the last one. I will post a more complete review in the proper thread.

Currently reading Susan Higginbotham's first attempt at non-fiction



This is the story of Edward IV's queen's family's rise to power starting with her fathers very fortunate marriage to Henry V's brother's widow the Doweger Duchess of Bedford

[Scott]

Finished the Plantagenets :) Really good book, even if (as I think I said before) the author was often slightly biased in favour of one viewpoint or another.

Changed my mind about reading the Liveship Traders Trilogy right now- started Daughter of the Empire first. About a quarter of the way through- really interesting so far!

[Allison]

I have a ton of Susan Higginbotham in my tbr, including that one. How is it so far?

[Darcy]

I'm finally reading The Whale Road and wonder why it took me so long.

[happy]

Allie wrote: "I have a ton of Susan Higginbotham in my tbr, including that one. How is it so far?"

Not bad - about 100 pgs in, very well researched, doesn't read like a novel at all.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Darcy wrote: "I'm finally reading The Whale Road and wonder why it took me so long."

Amen!

[Darcy]

Terri wrote: "Darcy wrote: "I'm finally reading The Whale Road and wonder why it took me so long."

Amen!"

That made me laugh :)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Someone needs to pop some champagne. I thought it was never going to happen. :D

[Darcy]

*giggles*

[Shell]

Just started the Pale Horseman by Bernard Cornwell... I've read the next one already (for some silly reason) but I'll read it again... I can't get enough of Uhtred.

[Scott]

Michelle wrote: "Just started the Pale Horseman by Bernard Cornwell... I've read the next one already (for some silly reason) but I'll read it again... I can't get enough of Uhtred."

I love that series so much! (well, pretty much everything I've read of Bernard Cornwell's). Keep thinking about re-reading that or the Warlord Chronicles (Arthurian) but never seem to get around to it- too many other things on the list :P

[Dawn]

More Agatha Christie for me, starting The Tuesday Club Murders today in audiobook.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Haven't read any Agatha Christie in ages.

[Dawn]

They are really good for the commute. Short, interesting and plentiful!

[Bobby]

[Jane]

The Doctor of Thessaly / Anne Zouroudi

[Bobby]

[happy]

Allie wrote: "I have a ton of Susan Higginbotham in my tbr, including that one. How is it so far?"

Finished The Woodvilles: The Wars of the Roses and England's Most Infamous Family

I gave it 4 stars - very well researched, almost academic feel to it. The basic premise is that the Woodvilles weren't any worse or better than any of the other "great" families of England - their only sin was being late to the party

Currently reading the sequal to Hawk Quest, which was a Feb '14 group read

[Victor]

Just finished Joseph Boyden
It's one of the best books I have read this year, if not the best. Gave it 5 stars. It is very well reseached, and you can tellt he author put a lot of heart into it.

Now I'm starting Lyndsay Faye

[happy]

I finished Imperial Fire. I thought the first 2/3ds was excellent - I didn't particularly care for the ending. It takes place about 7 yrs after the first one ends and Vallion and his cohorts are sent by the Byzintines on a mission to China to obtain and Alliance against the Muslims and if possible obtain the secret of gunpowder.

Currently reading

The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend

This the story behind arguably the best Western Movie ever made. The author covers both the making of the movie and the real life story of Cynthia Anne Parker and her uncle that inspired it.

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Thanks happy for letting us know about The Searchers. I definitely want to read that one. I'll have to look into the movie as well.

[happy]

If you like Westerns, it is a must see. I think is is John Wayne's finest performance - much better that his Rooster Cogburn in True Grit, where he won his Academy Award.

[Jane]

The Oracle of Stamboul / Michael David Lukas

[Darcy]

I've got a few on the go, but mainly I'm focusing on The Pale Horseman and Lady of the Glen

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

I'm devouring my first vegetarian cook book. River Cottage Veg Every Day!- getting some fantastic ideas. :)

[Haydn]

Hugh Fearnley - Whittingstall, he'll cook and eat anything!

[Haydn]

Derek, if you like westerns try The Sisters Brothers. I'm not into
Westerns but loved this book.

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Thanks Haydn. I'm not a huge Western fan, but I have read some good ones. As for The Sisters Brothers, the ratings & reviews by my friends & people that I follow are all over the board. People seem to love it or hate it, but I'll give it a try sooner or later. Added it. Thank you for the suggestion! :)

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Haydn wrote: "Hugh Fearnley - Whittingstall, he'll cook and eat anything!"

LOL. In this book, it's purely vegetarian recipes. :D

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Haydn wrote: "Hugh Fearnley - Whittingstall, he'll cook and eat anything!"

He sure will. *spew*

[Darcy]

Derek wrote: "Thanks Haydn. I'm not a huge Western fan, but I have read some good ones. As for The Sisters Brothers, the ratings & reviews by my friends & people that I follow are all over the boa..."

I didn't dislike Sisters Brothers but I didn't feel it was a true western. Now, if someone is feeling like nothing is going right in their life, might want to give it a go to feel a bit better. Those brothers can't win for losing.

[Jane]

Trying another Robert Goddard:
Hand In Glove. I was impressed with him as a mystery writer with the other one of his I read In Pale Battalions, so I'm trying to read as much of his historical mystery oeuvre as I can.

[Andy]

Back to h/f for me after some dabbling with fantasy & thrillers & crime too, with a coupla trilogies to finish of Birth of the Kingdom. Jan Guillou & King's Man . both series have been rich in detail so maybe i'll sneak anotehr or two inbetween them as there likely heavier reads then norm (but still enjoyable!)

[Bobby]

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[Mark]

Bobby wrote: " and "

Very interested in hearing your thoughts on Wyvern Bobby.

[Haydn]

Darcy wrote: "Derek wrote: "Thanks Haydn. I'm not a huge Western fan, but I have read some good ones. As for The Sisters Brothers, the ratings & reviews by my friends & people that I follow are al..."


Ha ha I don't think I would have got out of bed if I'd had that sort of luck.

[C.]

I just finished "The Beggar King" by Oliver Potzsch. It gave me good detail on 17th Century Bavaria, something off the beaten path of common historical fiction. Also gave me good background for my next book.

[Darcy]

The link for the book mentioned by C. The Beggar King

[Dawn]

We read the first one in that series last May for a group read. It was quite popular I believe.

[Matt]

I didn't really know where to post this or if it has already been discussed, but there is an online magazine dedicated to Historical Fiction that just came out. Anyhow, Bernard Cornwell is interviewed in the first issue. I found out about it on his website. Here is the link for those interested:

http://histfictionist.tumblr.com/

[Allison]

About to start tonight or tomorrow. I'm only two years behind in group reads :P

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Wow. Can't believe it has been that long since we read Martyr! the years do fly.
well, as always, the thread stays open and happy to see your thoughts on the book if you wanted to post them as you read it..:)
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Jane]

The Horse Goddess / Morgan Llywelyn

[Dawn]

The Hollow by Agatha Christie

It's a good thing I can get these done during my commute or I'd be freaking out about how little reading I'm getting done right now!

[Allison]

Terri wrote: "Wow. Can't believe it has been that long since we read Martyr! the years do fly.
well, as always, the thread stays open and happy to see your thoughts on the book if you wanted to post them as you..."

Will do!!