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I may have finally made friends with Tapatalk. Maybe.Hey, Dawn. :seeya: Good to see you popping in!
I'm reading another dusty from my stacks... Sjón's The Whispering Muse. With its mix/retelling of the story of Jason & the Argonauts, I can already say that this is definitely a book Rose would enjoy reading.
And, I picked up a pile of books from the library today, so hopefully some good stuff lined up next....
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When I read Wolf Hall, I posited that it was purposeful on Mantel's part. Now I don't remember why. Let me find my review. Ah, yes, here it is: http://ladydusk.blogspot.com/2013/12/book-review-wolf-hall-by-hilary-mantel.htmlThe pronoun usage (ambiguous 'he') drove me nuts in Wolf Hall. Not sure if I was accustomed to it or if the writing changed in the second book. Your post reminds me though that a third volume is due. Anyone know when to expect that?
Cromwell's antecedents were obscure too.
I should read Bring up the Bodies. Hmmmm.
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I'm a big fan of Nigella Lawson's book How to Eat. Part memoir, part cookbook, part menu making instruction, I found it a fascinating read a number of years ago - 10 maybe. I still make baked chicken her way. I love her writing style, though.Happy Sunday dear hearts! This is the beginning of week 48 in our quest to read 52 books. Welcome back to all our readers, to those just joining in and all who are following our progress. Mr. Linky is all set up on the 52 Books blog to link to your reviews. The link is also below in my signature.
52 Books blog - foodie books: Thanksgiving is over and even though our tummies are stuffed with turkey and more, we're heading into the season of food. All kinds of Christmas and Hanukkah and winter celebrations on the horizon so figured I'd present a mini challenge. Pick a book with food in the title or about food. It can't be a straight forward cookbook because that's just too easy. You have several ways to go with ingredients, seasoning, artistic creations, sensations, and other gastronomical delights. There are plenty of fun non fiction titles - Cravings, Fresh off the Boat, Relish, In Defense of Food, The Man Who Ate Food, Relish and Salt, as well as plenty of fiction titles such as
Or one of my favorite series which you can argue isn't food, but talks about food and provides recipes at the end of the book - The Coffeehouse Mysteries by Cleo Coyle.
Or how about this delightful book full of magical realism and yummy recipes
I'm getting hungrier by the minute. *grin* Find all kinds of interesting books searching on Goodreads for Foodie Books, Popular Food Fiction, Food in Book Titles as well as Bustle's 13 Books All Food Lovers Should Read, plus Bon Appetit's 20 New Food Books to Read.
~cheers~
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History of the Renaissance World - Chapters 85 and 86
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What are you reading this week?
Link to week 47
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I finished Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix last night. This is my first time through the Potter universe, so that's pretty exciting. I liked it a lot, although I haven't processed my review yet and writing about it helps me to do that.
I started the newest kindle-available Joan Smith It Takes a Lady ... I'm not very far into it, but it seems to be one of the better ones than recently. Did I mention that I think I've read all of the Joan Smith titles available for Kindle in the last two years?
Ahem.
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I miss her too. I don't know if she stopped homeschooling or what happened to her. I'm glad to see that she's at least still reading and active on Goodreads.
Aw, I'm still actively homeschooling but left the WTM fold for AmblesideOnline/Charlotte Mason and have needed support more directly from those groups. I was sad to lose track of this group but I so rarely venture to the Hive anymore that it's hard to keep up with ... I actively blog (ladydusk.blogspot.com) and am active on other social media.
I'm reading Harry Potter for the first time, finished Goblet of Fire last night and that's about as spooky as I can hack, does that count as my spooky read?
I've read all of the kindle-available Joan Smith titles. I'm still stumping for Susan Howatch - in fact shared on my blog's facebook page yesterday that The Rich are Different was on sale (might still be ... )
I'll try to swing in more regularly. Part of the problem is I'm on mobile most of the time and I hate Tapatalk :/ But I'm working a few hours a week for Pam Barnhill so am on my laptop more, so that will make it more viable.
Thanks for remembering me <3
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As I have noted before, I am fan of Susan Howatch, preferring her later books to her earlier Gothic romance books. The latter though are often compared to books by Victoria Holt. Months ago I grabbed a Holt novel from the Wee Free box and placed it in my dusty stacks. Over the weekend I cracked open The Legend of the Seventh Virgin and felt as if I had started a Mary Stewart novel. I'm rather fond of Stewart's smart and independent heroines. I know there are a number of Victoria Holt fans here and I think I can see why.
Hi Friend. Some favorites. :) Hope you are well <3 I liked Victoria Holt before I liked Susan Howatch ... In fact, as I recall, I found Howatch by looking a couple of shelves below Holt and wondering what she was about with titles like Cashelmara and Penmarric.
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Yes it does....
Me too [ew]
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Giving it a try.
It was OK. The plot wasn't very complicated. The characters were not all that witty. I don't know that the characters behaved within Regency mores; they needed another chaperone and someone who knew London at the least. The resolution scene was clever but a little confusing with using flowers to have a conversation and the other puzzling it out.
But it was a nice story and free. So thanks!
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Regency readers who own Kindles might be interested in this free Kindle book. I haven't read the book but saw a post elsewhere by someone who likes this author.
The Trellised Lane by Fiona Hill
"...considerably more wit and pizazz than the legendary Georgette [Heyer] herself.†—Kirkus Reviews
High praise from Kirkus Reviews!
"Living the charmed life seems easy for Julia. Edgely Hall is a lovely estate, after all, but Julia wants to see beyond its gardens, to venture out and see the world for herself. She wants a life full of adventure! And so she induces her brother Fitz to accompany her on an extended visit to London, where she might discover her heart’s destiny. But romance turns out to be a complicated matter, and Julia finds herself the center of a circle of suitors, duelists, and intrigue!"
Regards,
Kareni
Giving it a try.
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I found a Joan Smith like author, Anne Barbour. She has 14 kindle titles at the reasonable price of $.99. I've read 2, A Talent for Trouble and A Pressing Engagemeny. I enjoyed both.
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I see that Mothersweets mentioned it (first?) over a year ago. I read it fairly recently and enjoyed it, too.
Regards,
Kareni
I enjoyed it too based on Kareni's rec, but didn't read the sequels because of Amazon's plot summaries. They looked awful.
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L'Engle is one of my favorite authors. I liked the Austins better than the Murrays. Her adult books are great (A Severed Wasp is one of my favorites) A Ring of Endless Light has long been my favorite YA novel, I don't know how many times I've read it. She is amazing at linking the humanities and the sciences (including math) and faith (she was a devout Christian who often comes across as a universalist). I don't always agree but she always makes me think. I, personally, think her Crosswick Journals are some of the best memoirs out there.
I havent made it very far in the Ivy Tree. I read all of Rhonda Woodward's regencies on kindle. They were really good, even though all of the heroes start as rakes. Start with The Wagered Heart. Kisses only.
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Kareni, Rated PG?Fans of historical romances might enjoy this free Kindle book by a favorite author of mine:
The Duchess War (The Brothers Sinister Book Book 1) by Courtney Milan
ETA I saw your response to Angel :)
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I took the plunge and started Kristin Lavransdatter. Enjoying it so far!
Have this on kindle but have yet to plunge ...
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I read Elena Greene's Three Disgraces series. It was pretty well done, I liked the characters and the plots were interesting (if occasionally stretched too long). R rated.
I'm going back to The Ivy Tree.
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I read a bunch of Kristin Vayden (OK, but a little more explicit than I like) and Elizabeth Bailey (Georgian Era and pretty good. Believable plots but some characters are not as loveable as others.)
I went and dug out my copy of The Ivy Tree last night. I'm only 50 pages in, but it is much more challenging reading than the other and I love how Stewart gives so many clues to the truth of story but keeps the reader off balance so you are never really sure. Even as early as I am, and knowing the resolution, I question what is true and what isn't. Masterfully done.
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I read two Anna Elliott regencies: Susanna and the Spy (free for kindle) and London Calling (not free for kindle) they were decent, clean, but the heroine was kinda foolish.
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This is a good reminder that I have not read Cashelmara, a sweeping Howatch saga based on Edward Longshanks.
I found Cashelmara incredibly disturbing. Penmarric excellent.
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I finished Georgette Heyer's Charity Girl and it was sweet.
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I know I posted about this book, Death in Elysium, when I discovered it but I just read it and absolutely loved it!http://classicmystery.wordpress.com/2014/07/11/death-in-elysium-by-judith-cutler/ Have to admit that I totally agree with that review, the mystery was not great but everything else about the book was.
The descriptions of the inner workings of the village church and organizations were spot on. Same for the social commentary imo. Loved the main character.
Ladydusk, pretty sure you already have it on hold and am pretty sure you will enjoy it.
I actually have it right now and am having a hard time getting past the first few pages. I'll work at it some more ...
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The only one one the list I've never heard of is Wind Off the Small Isles. Has anyone read that?
My introduction to Mary Stewart was Airs Above the Ground. It is still one of my favorites.
I've not read either of those ...
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I'm going to have to find my copy of The Ivy Tree ... I don't recall struggling with it. Fantastical, unrealistic plots are so much a part of Gothic romances. It has been a long, long time since I read it, though.
I also like Wildfire at Midnight and Madame Will You Talk ... There are a whole lot of Gothic romances I haven't read on the bibliography on her Wiki (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Stewart_(novelist) ) page. I also didn't know she was Lady Stewart. Cool.
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I finished The Weaver Takes a Wife that Karen recommended and it was as sweet and charming as she said.
I also finished Heyer's The Reluctant Widow which Amy had asked about weeks ago. It was fun and exciting, although not as romantic and had a pretty unbelievable plot line as many Heyer books. I read a Joan Smith with a similar plot device, Delsie.
Also, today is the day on my blog where I host a link in for words that have been meaningful in your previous week's reading (http://ladydusk.blogspot.com/2014/10/wednesdays-with-words-such-twisted.html), any of you are welcome (encouraged) to share.
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I finished St Cyr #9 last night. Very good. Thanks to mum and Amy for introducing me. #10 comes out in March ...
Next to try The Weaver Takes a Wife.
Book a Week 2016 - BW 49: Delectable December
in The Chat Board
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I'm a bit of a cookbook junkie. I love beautiful cookbooks with easy, yet elegant recipes. I loved Martha Stewart's Everyday Food magazine and the coordinated cookbooks. Nigella Lawson and Ina Garden take up a lot of room on my shelves (yes, plural).
My go-to cookbook is America's Test Kitchen 1000 Best Recipes. They're good recipes, and I like the explanations as to how they came together. I've learned much from that cookbook.
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