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Cindy R

Cindy R

So many books...so little time (or shelf space).
I read a large variety of genres. I especially like history, historical fiction (especially English and anything set in New England), biographies, and anything that will challenge me and make me think. I also enjoy brain-candy escapist books (yes that would be bodice-rippers!). more »
  • Concord, NH, USA
  • member since November 4 2009

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  • AvidReader

    AvidReader says

    Hi Cindy. I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. We celebrate Thanksgiving in October, so it isn't a holiday up here.

    I tend to read across many genres also, but I do gravitate towards historical fiction. I've become a big fan of fantasy over the last year, and have been reading several enjoyable series. I also like YA lit - I'm a big Harry Potter fan, and have just read the first two books in Suzanne Collins Hunger Games trilogy. My to be read pile (and wish list) has grown immensely since I joined Shelfari, this is definitely a great place to get recommendations.

    I visited Warwick once about 12 years ago. I loved it. I didn't get the chance to visit Kenilworth...guess I'll have to put that on my to see list for my next trip over. I was last in the UK a little over a year ago, and had the chance to visit Windsor Castle and the Tower of London (as you can see by my avatar), as well as Cardiff and Caerphilly Castles in Wales. I also went to Bath, which I most definitely want to visit again. I can't wait to go back!

    Are you a member of the Tudor History group? We are doing a group read in Dec and Jan. Dec's book is The Secret Bride (I forget the name of the author, which is about one of Henry VIII's sisters, and Jan's book is Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel. You should join the group if interested (maybe you already are a member? I didn't look at your group list).

    Take care.

    posted 5 days ago. ( send a note )
  • AvidReader

    AvidReader says

    Hi Cindy. Warwick is an incredible castle! Have you visited?

    I'm a fan of Tudor era books also. Although I'm interested in pretty much every period of British history, so I'll read almost any work of historical fiction set in the British Isles. I do, however, strongly prefer works that stick as close to historical fact as possible. I tend not to be too much of a fan of novels that deviate too far from the truth, especially if they have historical characters acting in ways that don't seem to mesh with historical record.

    I think you're assessment of the Margaret George Mary Queen of Scots books is correct, but I read it back when it first came out so I don't remember much except that I really enjoyed it.

    What are you reading right now? I just started Jamaica Inn by Daphne DuMaurier.

    posted 7 days ago. ( send a note )


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