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Like everyone else on this site, I love to read. My favourite genre is historical fiction, but I also enjoy thrillers, mysteries,... more »
  • Ottawa, Canada
  • member since December 20 2006

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  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    Terrific! Thanks so much! I'll let you know...

    posted 6 hours ago. ( send a note )
  • Marisa

    Marisa says

    Would you believe, I was just at Barnes and Noble on friday, and I finally picked up a copy of The Moonstone ! Yes, I would love to read it at the same time. When were you thinking of starting ?

    posted 11 hours ago. ( send a note )
  • Ari

    Ari says

    Ah, smart woman. I would've done that, but that's like tempting a child with candy. Already having the book in my hands, at my disposal, I just couldn't go through the torture of giving it up again, lol.

    posted 13 hours ago. ( send a note )
  • Cindy R

    Cindy R says

    Yes it is Warwick...my mother grew up not far from there. I see you are from Canada; I am probably related to half of Quebec Province! I do have the Hidden Diary; I didn't think it was that bad, it sort of captured the Queen's personality. The problem is, I read Antonia Fraser's biographies and am ruined for "alternate realities" as I believe that truth really is stanger than fiction! I'm sure I've read the George book...there are very few Tudor-period books that I haven't read. As I recall it was one of the better ones...didn't it take the angle that she did love Bothwell and was considered a Catholic martyr?

    posted 14 hours ago. ( send a note )
  • Ari

    Ari says

    Update: Amazon has 'The Betrayal of the Blood Lily' at January 12th for its release date :D

    posted yesterday. ( send a note )
  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    hmmm, would it be o.k. if we aimed for after Christmas? I, too, am planning to read The Secret Bride for the Tudor group (yay! One that is available at my library!). Plus I try to read for at least three other groups each month. If it happens to fit into one of my other group reads for December, though, can I let you know and we can do it sooner?

    posted yesterday. ( send a note )
  • Ari

    Ari says

    Yea, the novella's on her website, under the 'Diversions' section. I LOVED 'The Temptation of the Night Jasmine.' Fantastic book, really--quite well written, and although the Pink Carnation did not play as obvious a role in this one, it was a subtle performance one might say. I can't wait 'til Penelope's book comes out in January...the cliffhanger really is driving me crazy. My least favorite was also Richard and Amy's book, despite the fact that I gave that one 4 stars and Mary's/Vaughn's 3 stars. The difference was that despite book #2 being the least favorite, I highly enjoyed how the story began. And in book #4, despite it being quite a good book, I really really could not bring myself to like Mary. Quite the conundrum.

    I read Willig's FAQs and she was asked how many books she'll write. Apparently, she gave an estimate before and went over it, so now she refuses to say how many they'll be. Apparently, as long as we keep reading, she'll keep writing, which makes me more than happy. Penelope's book will be released at the tentative date of January 2010...specific date not given.

    posted yesterday. ( send a note )
  • Alicia

    Alicia says

    Oooohhh, I hear you about decorating for Christmas! I started playing Christmas music this week & have begun to put up a few wee things...*grinning* We have big plans for our Thanksgiving. My niece (the mom of Emily, my avatar here) is coming Wed. w/ her hubby, Emily & the new baby girl, born in Aug. I'm so excited!! I'm trying to get most of the prep & cooking done before they arrive so I can play w/ the girls. We have the usual crowd coming & I invited a few more this year, too, so I have to check my notes as to how many exactly...I think it's about 20, so far. =)

    If you think about it & have time, send pix of your new house!! Goodness, I remember looking at the plans all those many months ago when it was just a dream for you.

    I did watch True Blood a few times & then started to read the books, but found (as do so many of us who read) that I liked the books so much more than the show. I stopped watching it because they changed so much of the books' plots & characters it PO me. You know we book purists think the shows/movies should reflect the books. ;p

    I still haven't watched Twilight although it's on my Netflix list, so no, I won't be seeing New Moon anytime soon. I know it's quite the big deal here & they're predicting huge crowds w/ lots of screaming teens. Have fun!!

    Have you had snow yet? I'm still putting in spring & summer bulbs. Did I tell you we're having a wedding here in May? I've tried to spruce up the yard w/ lots of late spring bulbs so it will look pretty for the event. I've put in 200 so far - yes, I'm obsessed - & have about another 100 more to go. I think I may have carpal tunnel once I'm through. LOL

    Have a great weekend!!

    posted yesterday. ( send a note )
  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    I just looked up The Tenderness of Wolves at my library, and it doesn't look like it will be a problem to get it. Let me know when you want to read it.

    Along similar lines, I was going to contact you to find out if you were interested in attempting another group read in the group. Maybe think about that and we can discuss via email...

    posted 2 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Ari

    Ari says

    I have checked it out! I've also done her quizzes for the first 3 books (couldn't resist). But I haven't read too much, because I don't want to accidentally strand into any spoilers. I'm almost done with 'The Temptation of the Night Jasmine' though (which, by the way, is by far THE best book in the series for me--though Miles and Henrietta's story is still my favorite one), so as soon as that happens I'll really dig into her info on the site. I did see however, where she mentioned that she's currently writing book 7, which made me immensely happy! Oh, and I'll be reading her free novella 'Ivy and Intrigue: A Very Selwick Christmas'.

    posted 2 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Alicia

    Alicia says

    Hey Melissa! How are you? How's the family? Ooooohhh, enjoying the new house? =D No apologies, please. I'm just as bad. Have you read anything great lately? I think the best books I've read lately were Gabaldon's Echo in the Bone & Mieville's Perdito Street Station. Oh!! And I've become a huge fan of the Sookie Stackhouse books. Good to hear from you!!!

    posted 2 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Ari

    Ari says

    Hey there :) Yea I absolutely love this series, plus, it's made me become quite interested in French history during the period of time being discussed. I only just begin 'The Temptation of the Night Jasmine' today but so far it's quite good. I've already requested a copy of book 6 from the library in advance and I'm first in line to get it.

    posted 3 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Marisa

    Marisa says

    I finished The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane. I agree with your assessment that it was good, but did not live up to all the hype. I think The Heretic's Daughter was very similar, but much better. I am about 200 pages into The Lost Symbol. I am finding it tedious, probably because of all the scientific crap, which does not interest me in the least. The historical and symbolic stuff is interesting so far, though. The Hunger Games sounds too mature for my daughter. She did love The Lightning Thief. I plan on reading that at some point. Salem is really cool, and quirky at the same time because of all of the touristy witchy stuff. You really should go to Boston someday. It is an awesome city. So much history and lots to do. My youngest sister went to the University of New Hampshire. It is nice up there. I love Portland ME too. I do not ski, but do love VT. New England is great. SO much to do and see, and for us, driving distance. I have not read anything by Gaskell. I am sure I will love it. I will start Cranford when I am done with my Dan Brown. I heard good things about Wives and Daughters as well. I'll keep you posted ! Have a great weekend.

    posted 9 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    Hip, hip!

    posted 10 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Lord Manleigh

    Lord Manleigh says

    Yes, you've been such a horrible Lurker this year, that's just the place for you. Where have you been?

    posted 11 days ago. ( send a note )
  • bookwormerin

    bookwormerin says

    It has but I have only seen the first 3 episodes. I got behind. It seems ok so far without Marion. I am more than halfway through Sunne iN Splendour. I really like this book a lot but I find that I have less and less time to read. Tanamera I read years ago but love the book a lot. If you have read others then I am sure you will like this one. It is a great love story. Glad you stopped by to drop me a line. Keep in touch
    erin

    posted 12 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Marisa

    Marisa says

    Hi ! Bonfire was fun. It was the perfect night for it. Not too cold, and no breeze. It was 70 degrees yesterday ! This weather is crazy. That's New England. I felt the same way abotu Dracula. I had wanted to read it forever. So glad I did, because I loved it. I have never heard of the Hunger Games. Is is too mature for a 10 year old? My daughter is always looking for something good to read. I read Whose Body with AA, but have not read any other of the series. I did enjoy it though. I have so much on my immediate TBR pile ! Deliverance Dane is good. I agree that the hype has been tremendous, and so far it is not living up to it. I am 3/4 through it now. After this, The Lost Symbol, then Cranford, then Diana Gabaldon's latest. Then I will re-group ! Have you ever been to Salem? If you are ever in Massachusetts, it is worth the trip. A little too touristy, but just seeing Nathaniel Hawthorne's house was worth the trip !

    posted 13 days ago. ( send a note )
  • Verna Lee

    Verna Lee says

    I write historical, Biblical, romance.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • Marisa

    Marisa says

    Snow ! Oh, I am not ready for that yet ! We are having a nice, mild weekend for a change. This is the first Saturday without rain in weeks. We are actually going to a Guy Fawkes Bonfire party tonight. It will be a bit chilly, but dry. I felt the same as you towards the end of Dracula. There is a lull, but then it picks up again. Actually, there were several dull stretches, but overall, I loved it. I am reading The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane. I really like it so far. I am a New Englander so I enjoy reading about places I have been. I think you read it, didn't you?

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • LibraryCin

    LibraryCin says

    Thank you! PEI is gorgeous!!! Cavendish Beach was one of the highlights for me on this trip. That and Quebec City.

    You don't even have to be an admin of a group to remove a book from the shelf. To be honest, I probably won't even know for half the books if it really is a Canadian author or not. Not only that, something set in Canada would probably be fine, even if the author isn't Canadian. I think I'll go ahead and remove the Gaiman book, though. That one really doesn't belong there. Oh, to add or remove a book from a group shelf, go to the book page. On the left side underneath the picture of the book, there should be a link to "Add/Remove from a group" or something along those lines. All your groups will be listed, select the proper selection and make sure to click Save at the bottom.

    I'll look into The Day the Falls Stood Still. Thanks! I wasn't a big fan of the Ondaatje book I read, so I just can't see myself reading another. I read In the Skin of a Lion after it won the first Canada Reds.

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )


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