HSMom2One Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I've got a good question for the Hive, as I know there are many readers here. My dh has voraciously read all of the books by Brock & Bodie Thoene in the past year and was just fascinated by the accuracy of history woven into meaningful stories. Now that he's read ALL of the books by these authors that he could get his hands on, he's at a loss on what to read next. Has anyone read these novels? If so, do you know of any other authors, books or series of books that would be as inspiring and interesting to him as the Thoene books have been? Thanks in advance for your input. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Could you list the full authors' names so I can look them up? Sorry I don't have any recommendations for that age group. I read a lot of historical fiction myself but wouldn't consider letting under 15 read them. I hope someone else can give some good recs. I'm always on the prowl for good books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 Could you list the full authors' names so I can look them up?Sorry I don't have any recommendations for that age group. I read a lot of historical fiction myself but wouldn't consider letting under 15 read them. I hope someone else can give some good recs. I'm always on the prowl for good books. The authors are a married couple by the names of Brock and Bodie Thoene (pronounced Tay-nee). Here is a link to their website with a list of all the books. They are just amazing stories, and like I said, very accurate in their account of history. The question is for my husband, not my dd. I'm looking for good books suggestions for him. Thanks! Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 Anybody read these books and know the authors enough to make a recommendation? Thanks, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 Maybe The Last Disciple and The Last Sacrifice by Sigmund Brouwer and Hank Hanegraaff. If he doesn't want only Christian fiction he might like Jeff and Michael Shaara--they write very good war/historical novels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 Maybe The Last Disciple and The Last Sacrifice by Sigmund Brouwer and Hank Hanegraaff. If he doesn't want only Christian fiction he might like Jeff and Michael Shaara--they write very good war/historical novels. We'll give these a try. Thank you! I'm scratching my head over the idea of Hank H. (The Bible Answer Man) being an author of historical novels because he is such a character, but what the hay. :D Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I love the Thoenes... I like BJ. Hoff as well. And Gilbert Morris has good books too. I can't remember though if they are more "romancy" than a man would prefer. I did think that The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey was good too. But yes, the Thoene's are my favorite authors. I've learned more history from reading their books than any history class I've ever been in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Jo Graham has 3 really good historical fiction books Black Ships, Hand of Isis and Stealing Fire. The last is about life for Alexander's men after he suddenly died. I just finished it and learned so much about military life in that time period. Thanks for letting me know about the Thoene books. I look forward to reading them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Try Micheal Phillips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 Wow! Thanks for all the suggestions, fellow Hive members! I will head over to Amazon and take a peak. We have the entire Thoene collection and both dh and my mom have read every single one. They LOVE these books. I will have to read them myself, but I think I'll hold off until winter. Blessings to all, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyT Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Here is a website I like for good book ideas. You tell them (run by Amazon I think) what book you just read and they suggest another one. http://www.yournextread.com/us/# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisN in NY Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 The Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers. My oldest son loved them when he was in high school...and he'd read all the Thoenes' books as well. I do recommend the Zion Covenent, Zion Chronicles and Zion Legacy series for 14 or 15yo and up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 Here is a website I like for good book ideas. You tell them (run by Amazon I think) what book you just read and they suggest another one. http://www.yournextread.com/us/# This is perfect! I've tried to find book recommendations through Amazon, but could never get these types of results! Thanks so much for sharing the link. You made my day! Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 I forgot Michael Phillips...he's great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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