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I love Brooks. March sparked my interest in finding out about the real Alcott family. They were an amazing group.

Renee wrote: "I love Brooks. March sparked my interest in finding out about the real Alcott family. They were an amazing group."

In total agreement Peggy Z and Renee. The Alcott's were a bundle of controversial, nuanced people. Brooks did a good job with "dad" in March.

Finished: Anna Finished and the French Kiss
Starting: Elementary by Mercedes Lackey

Finished The Heretic Queen which I enjoyed. Starting Life After Life.

Judith wrote: "Tammy wrote: "Just finished The Queen's Lover it was more a historical novel than the Historical fiction that I enjoy."

Interesting distinction, Tammy. What do you see as the diffe..."

sorry for taking so long to answer. When I wrote that what I meant historical novel- leaning on the nonfiction verses historical fiction having more of a story element.

I have just started reading The Venetian Bargain . So far loving it.

Affinity - I haven't ever read Sarah Waters, have been meaning to get The Paying Guest. And I picked this signed copy up at a library book sale for $2.00. One word: Creepy. But I can't stop reading it. Set in a women's prison in the 1870s, one of the main characters is a spiritualist.

Sheila wrote: "Affinity - I haven't ever read Sarah Waters, have been meaning to get The Paying Guest. And I picked this signed copy up at a library book sale for $2.00. One word: Creepy. But I ca..."

Nice bargain! I love Sarah Waters.

Tammy wrote: "I have just started reading The Venetian Bargain. So far loving it."


Great choice! Have you read The Glassblower of Murano? It is one of my favorites.

Just started listening to Saints by Orson Scott Card. Not sure what I think yet. I didn't realize the back story in England was going to go on so long.

Sheila wrote: "Affinity - I haven't ever read Sarah Waters, have been meaning to get The Paying Guest. And I picked this signed copy up at a library book sale for $2.00. One word: Creepy. But I ca..."

I have only read Fingersmithby Waters and it was excellent!!! Had a Dickens feel r/t time period and atmosphere but with more surprises.

"The Dynamite Room." WWII, young English girl returns home to her deserted English village and that night a German soldier breaks into her house. Loved this book! Here's my review.

I'm reading The Water Thief by Ben Pastor. It's an historical fiction, mystery about Hadrian and Antinous investigated by one of the possible authors of Historia Augustus named Aelius Spartianus. It takes place during Diocletian's reign, about 150 years after the tragic events on the nile.

Found the audiobook of Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman so I'm back to reading that one after stalling out in February. It's immensely interesting.

Also tearing through -- started it last night and I'm in love.

Kernos wrote: "I'm reading The Water Thief by Ben Pastor. It's an historical fiction, mystery about Hadrian and Antinous investigated by one of the possible authors of [book:Historia..."

I read that some time ago and thought the answer to the riddle was rather ingenious.

I'm reading oxygen:a novel by Carol Cassella.

Margaret wrote: "I'm reading oxygen:a novel by Carol Cassella."

I'll be interested to hear what you think about it. I was disappointed and had figured out who was behind the error when it occurred!

I finished "Elementary" by Mercedes Lackey and starting "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd

Just started reading The Mystery at Sag Bridge , which combines historical fiction and a mystery. It intersects the modern story of a retired woman, grieving the lost of her mother, with a century-old murder story. The two stories intersect because Cora, the modern protagonist, encounters strange happenings wrought by a vengeful ghost. I'm about 100 pages into it, and it's really good so far.

I went through nearly a whole box of tissues reading Sisters of Treason

Gretchen wrote: "I went through nearly a whole box of tissues reading Sisters of Treason"

Just added it to my TBR, it sounds like something I would like.

Really glad I found the audio of Catherine the Great, it's fantastic and I'm already 40% through when I would otherwise still be slogging along with my hardcover copy. Big books are often easier when they're on audio, I've discovered.

Ruth wrote: "Just started reading The Mystery at Sag Bridge , which combines historical fiction and a mystery. It intersects the modern story of a retired woman..."

I’ve read this! The characters are very real, you know them immediately, even the historical ones.

I'm about half way through A Thread of Grace and really engaged. Nothing horrifying has happened to any of the main characters yet, but judging by The Sparrow, the novel that enthralled me by this writer, there might be powerful stuff coming. Having grown up knowing about the atrocities of WWII, it's striking to read about people in Europe learning about them for the first time at second hand during the war.

Just started in on The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig after one of my test readers recommended the author.

Recently finished The King's Concubine: A Novel of Alice Perrers and I wasn't impressed

Currently reading Blood and Beauty: The Borgias; A Novel

I'm re-reading Pat Barker's The Regeneration Trilogy, one of the best recent books about the First World War. Highly recommended.

I'm enjoying London.

Just finished The Mystery at Sag Bridge. It's a blend of historical fiction and paranormal mystery that was lots of fun. My review is here: /review/show...

3/4 finished with Nevada! by James Reasoner (Western fiction with plenty of 1860's American history and true romance along the wagon train and steam train!)

Finished The Truth According to Us--one of those stayed up late to finish marathons. My review here:

/review/show...

Just finished: - A riveting courtroom drama
My review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/1143093...

Now reading: The Fifth Gospel

In the middle of In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin, really enjoying it so far.

Benjamin wrote: "In the middle of In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin, really enjoying it so far."

I started that a few months ago and found it extremely interesting, but then I got distracted by loads of other books. Need to pick it up again eventually because I do love the way Larson writes.

I should be finishing Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman today (3 months after the group buddy read) xD but this is really fascinating for someone who has the barest grasp on Russian history. Massie is very thorough in his research and writing.

Looking forward to starting Elizabeth Wein's new book, Black Dove, White Raven soon!

Started Quo Vadis /book/show/5... and am fascinated by the level of detail the author provides regarding the Roman culture and dialog.

Finished Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League This is my review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/1206023239

Finished Blood and Beauty: The Borgias; A Novel and thought it was brilliant
Started The Crown and it's begging me to just drop everything and keep reading

I just finished All the Light We Cannot See - brilliant World War II era historical fiction. Doerr places you squarely into the culture and the times. I enjoyed it very much.

Just finished oxygen a novel by Carol Cassella. This book had me reading through the night. I found it fascinating to understand the everyday drama of the operating theatre. It is a book about responsibility, dedication, betrayal and truth. The tragic death of a healthy child results in a malpractice case and the truth and betrayal is slowly revealed. Somehow this book didn't quite make 5 stars, though it is a good read.

I finished The Winter King: A Novel of Arthur by Bernard Cornwell which is this month's group. I rated it 4 stars and enjoyed his take on the Arthur legend. Looking forward to reading the other 2 books in the series.

I'm part way through Forefathers. I try to read as little as possible of a book description before hand, so that I can approach the story with no expectations. Of the few words I did take in for this one were "leisurely tale." I'm also reading a tense WWII novel, so a leisurely tale had some appeal. I choose it for bed time reading. I'm engaged, but I'm not quite sure why; maybe cause I don't know that much about 19th century Australia. As a Canadian, I was intrigues to learn that some of those convicted in the 1837 rebellion in Upper Canada were transported to Australia.

Finished The Crown and really enjoyed it
Moved on to The Pagan Lord

Started Black Dove, White Raven yesterday. It seems to move a bit more slowly than the other Young Pilots books, but I'm still very intrigued. I never learned a lot about Ethiopia in school, so seeing Ethiopia in the 1930s is very interesting. Selassie just became emperor.

Just started reading Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman. I used to read all her books, but I haven't kept up with her in recent years. I'm looking forward to this one.

Just finished the Tutor by Andrea Chapin. She took on quite a challenge to write about Shakespeare... and did so very well, I thought. Realistic, detailed, and also engaging.

Currently reading Warrior Queen, the Story of Boudica Celtic Queen by Alan Gold. A friend recommended it to me. She thought it was a good read and has kept the book in her library. I'm having more trouble getting into the narrative. 100 pages in and I'm not reading much action.

I'm
Reading On the Move : a life by Oliver Sacks. He also wrote The man who mistook his wife for a hat. Am enjoying it hugely.

I'm reading an historical fiction about Donatello and his young apprentices. The Medici Boy by John L'Heureux—about halfway thru, it's an engaging read.

I am reading a book called All Things New by Lynn Austin. The book is following a woman named Josephine right after the civil war. She lives on a plantation and all the slaves her mother and father owned are all now free. They all have left except for two. Josephine and her family are now transitioning to a new life. So far it is very interesting.