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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1770 on: December 16, 2008, 02:31:15 PM »
Quote from: swelch2 on December 16, 2008, 07:17:02 AM
The Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir...I am FINALLY getting through my library books! :D

I really liked that one.  For a historian, she makes an excellent novelist! 

Currently rereading Herodotus. 
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1771 on: December 16, 2008, 10:27:32 PM »
I have two sitting in front of me and can't decide which to start on first: J.K. Rowling's The Tales of Beedle the Bard or Amy Sedaris's I Like You.
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1772 on: December 16, 2008, 10:33:58 PM »
Definitely Amy Sedaris!
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1773 on: December 16, 2008, 11:36:08 PM »
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1774 on: December 17, 2008, 08:11:44 AM »
Quote from: Elliejean on December 16, 2008, 02:31:15 PM
I really liked that one.  For a historian, she makes an excellent novelist! 

I haven't read any of her historical works yet.  That will be my next selection once I get through my other books :)  I read The Lady Elizabeth and I really enjoyed it. 

Can anyone suggest a good historical Alison Weir book to read?

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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1775 on: December 17, 2008, 09:10:00 AM »
I'm reading The Story of Britain by Rebecca Fraser.  Interesting, "Big Men in History" perspective on the history mostly of England, but some peripheral Welsh and Scottish events, from the Roman times through to Maggie Thatcher.  I'm only up to Richard II, even though I've been reading for what seems like forever.  That's almost 1300 years of history right there!

On the plus side, figuring out all the kings and eras is going to make me a menace on Quiz Night!
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1776 on: December 17, 2008, 10:08:00 AM »
Quote from: swelch2 on December 17, 2008, 08:11:44 AM
I haven't read any of her historical works yet.  That will be my next selection once I get through my other books :)  I read The Lady Elizabeth and I really enjoyed it. 

Can anyone suggest a good historical Alison Weir book to read?



Of her historical books, I have read Children of Henry VIII, The Princes in the Tower, and The Six Wives of Henry VIII - I would recommend all of them.  I'm hoping to read Eleanor of Aquitaine next.  Her site is http://alisonweir.org.uk/books/index.asp
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1777 on: December 17, 2008, 10:11:46 AM »
Quote from: mirrajay on December 16, 2008, 10:33:58 PM
Definitely Amy Sedaris!

Quote from: Mort on December 16, 2008, 11:36:08 PM
Seconded.

I took your advice! It's very rare that I actually laugh out loud when reading something, but this book is making me do just that! My bf thinks I'm going mad!  ;D
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1778 on: December 17, 2008, 02:30:17 PM »
Quote from: swelch2 on December 17, 2008, 08:11:44 AM
I haven't read any of her historical works yet.  That will be my next selection once I get through my other books :)  I read The Lady Elizabeth and I really enjoyed it. 

Can anyone suggest a good historical Alison Weir book to read?



The Children of Henry VIII is my favorite, although The Six Wives... is a close second.

Quote from: Elliejean on December 16, 2008, 02:31:15 PM
I really liked that one.  For a historian, she makes an excellent novelist! 

You didn't find it a bit Harlequin-y?  It was an entertaining read, but it got a bit too bodice-ripper for my taste. :-\\\\
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1779 on: December 17, 2008, 05:07:28 PM »
Quote from: Elliejean on December 17, 2008, 10:08:00 AM
Of her historical books, I have read Children of Henry VIII, The Princes in the Tower, and The Six Wives of Henry VIII - I would recommend all of them.  I'm hoping to read Eleanor of Aquitaine next.  Her site is http://alisonweir.org.uk/books/index.asp

Once my library reopens I shall find them!   Thanks!!

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The Children of Henry VIII is my favorite, although The Six Wives... is a close second.

You didn't find it a bit Harlequin-y?  It was an entertaining read, but it got a bit too bodice-ripper for my taste. :-\\\\

I have just started it so we shall see...It is entertaining so far...
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1780 on: December 18, 2008, 01:18:16 AM »
I absolutely love Alison Weir. I've not read her novels, but her historical stuff is great.
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1781 on: December 19, 2008, 04:29:29 PM »
I'm about to start reading Watching the English (just collected it from the library last night) - really looking forward to it!!  :D
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1782 on: December 19, 2008, 09:56:05 PM »
Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1783 on: December 22, 2008, 10:38:52 AM »
To Kill a Mockingbird
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Re: What ya reading
« Reply #1784 on: December 22, 2008, 10:41:52 AM »
I've just finished Someone at a Distance by Dorothy Whipple - it was so good, it had me literally sobbing last night. Now it's onto Alas, Poor Lady by Rachel Ferguson. (I love my Persephones!)
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