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What Are You Reading? November 2011
- boswellbaxter
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What Are You Reading? November 2011
I'm reading Thomas Cromwell: The Rise and Fall of Henry VIII's Most Faithful Servant by John Schofield. I'm still reading Lionheart on my Kindle.
Susan Higginbotham
Coming in October: The Woodvilles
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Coming in October: The Woodvilles
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Finished my research books The Gods of the Celts by Miranda Green and The Boudican Revolt Against Rome by Paul R. Sealey and moving on to those timeless epics Ancient Farming and Architecture in Roman Britain.
Faith L. Justice, Author Website
The Prince of Eden by Marilyn Harris. Dang,this is one seriously disfunctional family. Already had cameo appearances from Charles Dickens and Jane Bronte.
At home with a good book and the cat...
...is the only place I want to be
...is the only place I want to be
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[quote=""fljustice""]Finished my research books The Gods of the Celts by Miranda Green and The Boudican Revolt Against Rome by Paul R. Sealey and moving on to those timeless epics Ancient Farming and Architecture in Roman Britain.[/quote]
Do you find yourself agreeing with Green's theories/conclusions about the Celts? I'm researching them as well and I haven't read her yet.
For this thread: I'm reading Quiver by Stephanie Spinner. Love her writing.
Do you find yourself agreeing with Green's theories/conclusions about the Celts? I'm researching them as well and I haven't read her yet.
For this thread: I'm reading Quiver by Stephanie Spinner. Love her writing.
- princess garnet
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- Berengaria
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I'm re-reading BB's Stolen CrownI am now on a War of Roses kick after reading a series of EC's books about Norman England.
My 4 girls!
No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting. She will not want new fashions nor regret the loss of expensive diversions or variety of company if she can be amused with an author in her closet. ~Lady Montagu
No entertainment is so cheap as reading, nor any pleasure so lasting. She will not want new fashions nor regret the loss of expensive diversions or variety of company if she can be amused with an author in her closet. ~Lady Montagu
[quote=""Alisha Marie Klapheke""]Do you find yourself agreeing with Green's theories/conclusions about the Celts? I'm researching them as well and I haven't read her yet.[/quote]
I found her writing very conservative, which is a good thing in history. She stuck very close to describing the archaeology/artifacts/place names, giving less credence to the primary sources (all Roman and some not contemporary), and even less to the Irish and Welsh folklore. She doesn't extrapolate much beyond the data and refuses to speculate on ritual. The tone of the writing is dense and dull, but the information solid.
I found her writing very conservative, which is a good thing in history. She stuck very close to describing the archaeology/artifacts/place names, giving less credence to the primary sources (all Roman and some not contemporary), and even less to the Irish and Welsh folklore. She doesn't extrapolate much beyond the data and refuses to speculate on ritual. The tone of the writing is dense and dull, but the information solid.
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The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
This book was highly recommended by Sharon Kay Penman at her recent reading and book signing that I attended. It's about the events at Masada told from the point of view of four women. I read a small bit so far and the writing is exquisite.
This book was highly recommended by Sharon Kay Penman at her recent reading and book signing that I attended. It's about the events at Masada told from the point of view of four women. I read a small bit so far and the writing is exquisite.
~Susan~
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