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November 2010: What Are You Reading?
- Alisha Marie Klapheke
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[quote=""Lauryn""]Just finished Russian Winter, by Daphne Kalotay. Her first, from the promotional copy on the cover. A "now-vs-then" novel, "now" being the preparation for the auction of a famous ballerina's fabulous-sounding jewelry collection (I actually wished it was a picture-book at times), and "then" being the early years of that ballerina's career in Soviet Russia. I absolutely loved it, it was a well-written window into ballet life and Soviet life. I also really had to respect the author's handling of the ending. Very sophisticated, for a debut novel.[/quote]
I almost bought that book last week. So glad to hear it's good. I'll pick it up next time. Thanks! BTW I am rereading Diana Gabaldon's Dragonfly in Amber. Her blend of fiction and fact, myth and science--it's all so fun.
I almost bought that book last week. So glad to hear it's good. I'll pick it up next time. Thanks! BTW I am rereading Diana Gabaldon's Dragonfly in Amber. Her blend of fiction and fact, myth and science--it's all so fun.
- boswellbaxter
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[quote=""Alisha Marie Klapheke""]I almost bought that book last week. So glad to hear it's good. I'll pick it up next time. Thanks! BTW I am rereading Diana Gabaldon's Dragonfly in Amber. Her blend of fiction and fact, myth and science--it's all so fun.[/quote]
Welcome to the forum, Alisha!
I started The Courtiers by Lucy Worsley (NF) over Thanksgiving.
Welcome to the forum, Alisha!
I started The Courtiers by Lucy Worsley (NF) over Thanksgiving.
Susan Higginbotham
Coming in October: The Woodvilles
http://www.susanhigginbotham.com/
http://www.susanhigginbotham.com/blog/
Coming in October: The Woodvilles
http://www.susanhigginbotham.com/
http://www.susanhigginbotham.com/blog/
[quote=""Alisha Marie Klapheke""]I almost bought that book last week. So glad to hear it's good. I'll pick it up next time. Thanks! BTW I am rereading Diana Gabaldon's Dragonfly in Amber. Her blend of fiction and fact, myth and science--it's all so fun.[/quote]
I liked Russian Winter as well. Almot done with Outback Station and then cracking open North and South by John Jakes for a buddy read at Goodreads. This should be fun with all those thoughts of Patrick Swayze buzzing 'round our heads
And welcome aboard Alisha, glad to have you here.
I liked Russian Winter as well. Almot done with Outback Station and then cracking open North and South by John Jakes for a buddy read at Goodreads. This should be fun with all those thoughts of Patrick Swayze buzzing 'round our heads
And welcome aboard Alisha, glad to have you here.
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
Started off my holiday with 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' by Katherine Howe, a book written by a descendant of two accused Salem women and promising a different twist on the witch trials. Sadly, I gave up after page 60, I found the main character terribly dry and it took ages to get going - a shame really as I'd been looking forward to this one. Now on 'Angelique and the Sultan' by Sergeanne Golon, and Angelique is beginning her search for her lost love, the Comte de Peyrac
- Miss Moppet
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[quote=""Misfit""]I liked Russian Winter as well. Almot done with Outback Station and then cracking open North and South by John Jakes for a buddy read at Goodreads. [/quote]
I've never read North and South but I certainly do recall the TV series. Wish I could join you but I've got too much on my plate at the moment.
I've never read North and South but I certainly do recall the TV series. Wish I could join you but I've got too much on my plate at the moment.
- Alisha Marie Klapheke
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[quote=""LoobyG""]Started off my holiday with 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' by Katherine Howe, a book written by a descendant of two accused Salem women and promising a different twist on the witch trials. Sadly, I gave up after page 60, I found the main character terribly dry and it took ages to get going - a shame really as I'd been looking forward to this one. Now on 'Angelique and the Sultan' by Sergeanne Golon, and Angelique is beginning her search for her lost love, the Comte de Peyrac [/quote]
I enjoyed The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane in spite of its dull protagonist and slow start--I do agree with your comments. But when authors combine history and paranormal elements in their story, I cannot resist the mismash.
I enjoyed The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane in spite of its dull protagonist and slow start--I do agree with your comments. But when authors combine history and paranormal elements in their story, I cannot resist the mismash.
- Alisha Marie Klapheke
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[quote=""Miss Moppet""]I've never read North and South but I certainly do recall the TV series. Wish I could join you but I've got too much on my plate at the moment.[/quote]
For the life of me I can't recall if I read it or just watched the series.
For the life of me I can't recall if I read it or just watched the series.
Absolutely.And thank you for the kind welcomes!
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