momma aimee Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 any one with reading suggestion for me -- i like historical fiction, not too much war and not too much sex. I loved the Red Tent. I do not want anything to deep and complex it is like home work -- i am reading other stuff that is deep (educational or faith related) I need a fun book -- easy to put down and pick up as life allows. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 If you enjoy Historical fiction that is wrapped up in a mystery then I enjoy the Gil Cunningham mystery series. Set in 1400's Glasgow. They're enjoyable without been total fluff - no war and no sex. There is a budding romance- but not too sappy - I hate romance in novels and this isn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 My go-to books are the Merlin books by Mary Stewart (and the Lord of the Rings books, but I think that's not what you're looking for). I also love The Name of the Rose, by Umberto Eco. I'm currently reading Enchantment by Orson Scott Card, and that's been interesting. And I really enjoyed listening to the Brother Cadfael stories on audio--very quick, easy "reads," with both mystery and historical elements. I loved The Red Tent too, couldn't put it down :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma aimee Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 My go-to books are the Merlin books by Mary Stewart (and the Lord of the Rings books, but I think that's not what you're looking for). I also love The Name of the Rose, by Umberto Eco. I'm currently reading Enchantment by Orson Scott Card, and that's been interesting. And I really enjoyed listening to the Brother Cadfael stories on audio--very quick, easy "reads," with both mystery and historical elements. I loved The Red Tent too, couldn't put it down :D i just ordered The Name of the Rose off paperbackswap -- it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 i just ordered The Name of the Rose off paperbackswap -- it looks great. Oh, I hope you like it! The movie didn't do it justice, of course, but you might enjoy watching it afterward. Sean Connery is always fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 i just ordered The Name of the Rose off paperbackswap -- it looks great. I've read the Name of the Rose 2x... loved it. but, I would not call it an easy read. I agree... the movie was a travesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I loved Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. It is set in WW2 era, and talks about the Japanese concentration camps here in the US. No sex and no war. It is a nice relaxing read and Jamie's writing makes you feel like you are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb44 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Read this thread! http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/showthread.php?p=4228409#post4228409 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I loved Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. It is set in WW2 era, and talks about the Japanese concentration camps here in the US. No sex and no war. It is a nice relaxing read and Jamie's writing makes you feel like you are there. That was a lovely book. I adore historical fiction. I have a thing for England and specifically the Tudors and their ilk. Some good ones I have enjoyed recently: The Illuminator Portrait of and Unknown Woman Innocent Traitor Wolf Hall by Mantel Have not yet read but recently rec by Randy Alcorn: Byzantium by Lawhead You may want to do a search because there have been a number of great threads with historical fiction mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I really enjoyed These Is My Words by Nancy Turner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I find the Elm Creek Quilt books to be pleasant distractions when I have other heavy reading. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Chiaverini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 i just ordered The Name of the Rose off paperbackswap -- it looks great. You said not deep and complex. :svengo: Let us know how it goes for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I'm loving Jayber Crow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I enjoyed Michelle Moran's historical fiction set in ancient Egypt. I also loved Philippa Gregory's Bolyn series, but they probably have too much sex in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I've read the Name of the Rose 2x... loved it. but, I would not call it an easy read. I agree... the movie was a travesty. You said not deep and complex. :svengo: Let us know how it goes for you. Really? I didn't find it that difficult at all. I read it the first time while traveling and zipped right through it! Huh, I'll have to look at it from a fresh perspective now. Sorry Aimee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakim Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I just finished a nice fat novel from the library "lucky day" shelf. Do all libraries have those? The shelf is for copies of books that you'd otherwise be #38574 on the hold list for. Anyway, good read, references to teA are general (rather than graphic), set in the early 1900s, not in any danger of becoming a classic but a fun late summer engaging novel. The Shoemaker's Wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) I like Geraldine Brooks novels. (In fact, when I write the library a giant check for my overdue books today, I may check out March). I've also enjoyed the Maisie Dobbs mystery series. And don't forget that Anita Diamant has written several other books. Edited August 22, 2012 by MyCrazyHouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma aimee Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 You said not deep and complex. :svengo: Let us know how it goes for you. :lol: I will do my best. if it is too much i will just put it back an the shelves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poke Salad Annie Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I loved The Magic of Ordinary Days, by Ann Howard Creel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma aimee Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 also ordered Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Innocent Traitor: A Novel of Lady Jane Grey I love paperbackswap.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I'm really enjoying Julia Child's "My Life in France." She's a delightful lady! I also enjoyed "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Laurie King's, "Mary Russell" novels. Start with, "The Beekeeper's Apprentice". Or, there is always Dorothy Sayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwesternMom Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Katharine McMahon's "The Crimson Rooms" was a really enjoyable suspenseful kind of mystery/detective story (without a detective in it) set in London after WWI. I really liked it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 also ordered Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Innocent Traitor: A Novel of Lady Jane Grey I love paperbackswap.com I really liked Year of Wonders, and People of the Book, too. I heard her on Diane Rhem talking about Caleb's Crossing, too. I'm subscribing so I can keep coming back for new titles. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma aimee Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Laurie King's, "Mary Russell" novels. Start with, "The Beekeeper's Apprentice". Or, there is always Dorothy Sayer. i have read and like the Bee Keep Apprentice is this order correct for the next 2: A Monstrous Regiment of Women A Letter of Mary the moor ??? I HATE with an OVD passion getting books out of order :glare: sorry i know it is OCD but it is me :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 The Pink Carnations series books are total fluff, but fun, easy reads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischerl Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Are you avoiding classics for this request? If not, I'm enjoying The Three Musketeers for the first time. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma aimee Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Are you avoiding classics for this request? If not, I'm enjoying The Three Musketeers for the first time. :001_smile: i have never read that, i should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 People of the Book Are you avoiding classics for this request? If not, I'm enjoying The Three Musketeers for the first time. :001_smile: :iagree: Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie (a wonderful delight & treat of a book -- a book for book lovers) The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje (gorgeous) And, surprisingly, I'll also suggest a steampunk book, The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack by Mark Hodder. It's filled with historical characters (Sir Richard Burton is the main character) & a lot of historical detail. Fabulously done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahf. Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Coming out of lurkdoom to reaffirm why we are friends, these are a few of my favorite books! Now if I could just find time to read...... I really liked Year of Wonders, and People of the Book, too. I heard her on Diane Rhem talking about Caleb's Crossing, too. I'm subscribing so I can keep coming back for new titles. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Have you read anything set in Amish country?? It's not historical fiction per se, as most are set in present day, but it has that feel due to the lifestyle. Many deal with faith or staying in the church/community. Wanda Brunstetter is a good author, here's a series of hers I like: http://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Lancaster-County-The-Series/dp/1616266600/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345871258&sr=8-1&keywords=wanda+brunstetter+daughters+of+lancaster+county Beverly Lewis has also written many titles. I also loved The Red Tent. Good Harbor by the same author was also enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma aimee Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 i ordered some more off paperbackswap.com thanks ladies i love these threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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