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Bennnc63

Bennnc63

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Hello,

My Name is Ben, and I am from North Carolina, USA. I am now semi-retired, having served 10 years in the Army, and the remaining years in management. I have no idea as to how many books I have read, many were forgetable, many were wonderful. Some of those books are on my shelve.

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  • Stanley, NC, USA
  • member since October 9, 2007

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  • winterslights

    winterslights says

    great, if you look at my FB page, you will see my pictures of my cats, dog, & spouse & me as vampires. winterslights = gayle moskowitz

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • winterslights

    winterslights says

    cool, i'll send a friend request. that way we can link up. i don't think your pic is soo bad!!!

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • AvidReader

    AvidReader says

    Hi Ben. Just read your review of The Conquest. I had a little bit of a higher opinion of it then you did (I gave it four stars). Just thought I should warn you that The Conquest is more reflective of Chadwick's novels than The Greatest Knight is, especially her earlier works. Her historical detail is fantastic, especially when it comes to how people lived, what they ate and wore, etc, but most of her works only feature the political-type history of the time period in the background rather than the forefront like The Greatest Knight did. I enjoy her stuff because I like her characters and their storylines, and because Chadwick does a fabulous job of creating a strong sense of time and place, but if you're looking for novels that feature more detail on historical events Chadwick is probably not the best choice. Stick with Penman :-)

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • winterslights

    winterslights says

    Ben, I found a Larry L. Benfield on FB who is from NC and worked at Carillon Assisted Living of NC. Is that you??

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • winterslights

    winterslights says

    Ben, if you're on FB I'll find you there.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sabina E

    Sabina E says

    It's great so far, thanks! :)

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • dave p

    dave p says

    I haven't tried the Saxon stories but I made the switch to the iPad and wife got a Kindle and we both love them.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • BookwormErin

    BookwormErin says

    i think you will enjoy The Physick Book

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • dave p

    dave p says

    Thanks for the note. I've been a reader of his Sharp series for years. I'm reading the Fort currently and really enjoying the multimedia files attached to the Kindle version on my iPad.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Denizen

    Denizen says

    Throroughly enjoying Dances. I'd put my name on the waiting list at the library and my moment came. I happily put aside everything else. I confess to reading all of the names at the start of the chapters and being a little dismayed by the fact that some names aren't showing up. Just not in this book? Dead? You never know with Martin.

    I like but don't love Brooks' books. I definitely think I'll read People of the Book. (Missed your answer to my post a month ago so am belated responding to it and will seek out your blip.)

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • larry b

    larry b says

    Yes been a while. Need to come here more often as much as I read. I have been reading alot more these past few months. I had almost forgotten how much I love a good written story.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Will

    Will says

    Bennnc63 MISCHIEF is my book. Will McIlroy.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Bluejay

    Bluejay says

    I quite liked it, because it was set in an area I like. It's been a while since I've read it though.

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  • BookwormErin

    BookwormErin says

    I see you are reading Doc. I can't imagine you not liking this one. I loved it. One of the best reads this year.

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Denizen

    Denizen says

    Interested in seeing what you think of People of the Book. A lot of people think it's Brooks' best work.

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  • BookwormErin

    BookwormErin says

    I see you have added Pale Rose of England. I was in the minority with my rating of 4.5 stars. I really enjoyed the book but others found it too romantic which I didn't. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts when you read it.

    I saw your rating of 3 stars for Mists of Avalon. I loved that book. I do know most men aren't real fond of that story. I'd be curious to hear your thoughts.

    keep in touch
    erin

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Judith M

    Judith M says

    Ben, y ou might be interested in a Civil War book (I confess written by my cousin John Corley, a retired career army soldier) called A House Divided. It is a time-travel book: a contemporary man finds himself in pre-CW Virginia, with the ability to change history AND a killer on his heels. My cuz love Robert E Lee, and tell the tale from a Confederate point of view. It's his first novel, but he knows his military history and everything about RE Lee.

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  • Riccardo V

    Riccardo V says

    I thought it could have been because of it being very expensive quite a few years ago.
    Luckily now university is way more accessible. Also because nowadays if you haven't got a degree, you won't really do anything! But that's good.

    Hehe yeah, I like series too. Although I am trying to get out of it and just read books that sound interesting. I'm having quite a good success with that so far :)

    I am on my summer break, yes. I got the results of my third year exams today (they were really good as everyone but one expected :D) and I am enjoying a good amount of laziness. Then on the 13th of July I'll start a placement at another university - it's Astronomy-related, so it should be good fun. And a good way to get some contacts in a new environment.
    You are just working, I suppose? If so, what do you work as?

    Have a good weekend,
    Rick.

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Riccardo V

    Riccardo V says

    Hey Ben,
    So how come you had to give up your dream of studying Astronomy? (if I may ask, of course)
    The mood definitely affects what I want to read, too.
    And if I have started thinking about reading a book, I *have to* read it, otherwise I will read other books whilst thinking about that one, which isn't good :D

    Rick.

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • AvidReader

    AvidReader says

    Hi Ben! It's great to hear from you. George R.R. Martin and I actually go way back :-), so I'm not reading the series for the first time. I'm getting ready for the release of A Dance with Dragons so I figured I better re-read the first four books to brush up on everything - and it's a good thing I'm doing so because there are lots of things I've forgotten in the years since I read the A Feast For Crows. I certainly hope Martin already has book six and seven well in hand, but somehow I think that is just wishful thinking. I'll gladly wait if the product is worth it, however, and so far A Song of Ice and Fire is definitely worth waiting for.

    Melissa

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )

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