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[quote=""Kasthu""]I received a copy of that earlier this week and I've been anxiously waiting to read it since August. How on earth did your coworker get ahold of an ARC (I had to write about five e-mails before I received mine)? And how did they know what you would like?[/quote]
It's pretty much a joke in the office at how much I read. We could be going to a meeting in cross town traffic and I'll pull out a book. Travel together I bring several. Now I'm sort of the book guru (their words -- I think book pimp might be more accurate) to a few who like to read but seem to think it should be a closed deal before going in; they think reading a book that wasn't brilliant is a waste of time and feel cheated.
As to where it came from? I still haven't figured out who got it for me. That blasted secret part of the whole Secret Santa . Though it narrows it down considerably as I know of only about a half dozen who are huge Raybourn fans. I was reading the book during a convention half the office attended and it surprised many that a guy was reading something so "girlie". Since I'm pretty arrogant it didn't bother me in the least. However I would never have brought it let alone let myself be seen reading it if I knew that it would lead to constant questions about who writes just like Deanna. And what they should read next. Truly 'It is Hard Out Here' for a book pimp!
Got home from obligatory family doings and found Natasha Mostert's new book (arc in the mail) and might start that next since this weekend looks busy and I exerted tremendous will power and have Silent on the Moor nestled snuggly for Sunday when I get to sleep in and not have anyone to play host to or guest to at all!
It's pretty much a joke in the office at how much I read. We could be going to a meeting in cross town traffic and I'll pull out a book. Travel together I bring several. Now I'm sort of the book guru (their words -- I think book pimp might be more accurate) to a few who like to read but seem to think it should be a closed deal before going in; they think reading a book that wasn't brilliant is a waste of time and feel cheated.
As to where it came from? I still haven't figured out who got it for me. That blasted secret part of the whole Secret Santa . Though it narrows it down considerably as I know of only about a half dozen who are huge Raybourn fans. I was reading the book during a convention half the office attended and it surprised many that a guy was reading something so "girlie". Since I'm pretty arrogant it didn't bother me in the least. However I would never have brought it let alone let myself be seen reading it if I knew that it would lead to constant questions about who writes just like Deanna. And what they should read next. Truly 'It is Hard Out Here' for a book pimp!
Got home from obligatory family doings and found Natasha Mostert's new book (arc in the mail) and might start that next since this weekend looks busy and I exerted tremendous will power and have Silent on the Moor nestled snuggly for Sunday when I get to sleep in and not have anyone to play host to or guest to at all!
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I've finished "The Medici Conspiracy The Illicit Journey of Looted Antiquities From Italy's Tomb Raiders to the World's Greatest Museums" by Peter Watson & Cecilia Todeschini.
This is a fascinating book, very easy to read and understand though does have a lot of information to take in. It's also very sad in that these tomb raiders, dealers, collectors, auction houses and museums, are all contributing to the rape of the history of the past. But with the publication of this book and trials of some of the biggest people who are doing this raping things seems to be changing for the better, at least one would hope so!
SM
This is a fascinating book, very easy to read and understand though does have a lot of information to take in. It's also very sad in that these tomb raiders, dealers, collectors, auction houses and museums, are all contributing to the rape of the history of the past. But with the publication of this book and trials of some of the biggest people who are doing this raping things seems to be changing for the better, at least one would hope so!
SM
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I finished The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski while on a family skiing vacation this past week. It was a very interesting story set in the early 70's and worth a read if you're in the mood for something different. Check it out from your local library. http://www.amazon.com/Story-Edgar-Sawte ... 546&sr=1-1
I'm on page 124 of The Terror by Dan Simmons and am seriously enjoying this story set in 1845-47 during the British expedition to explore and chart the Northwest Passage.
I'm on page 124 of The Terror by Dan Simmons and am seriously enjoying this story set in 1845-47 during the British expedition to explore and chart the Northwest Passage.
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I am currently reading the 12th book in that series Carine, called He Shall Thunder in the Sky.
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Yep! 18 at this point in time!
Amelia is a very lucky woman!
Amelia is a very lucky woman!
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There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
Edith Wharton
All things Historical Fiction - Historical Tapestry
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
Edith Wharton