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6:45 am
October 31, 2010
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I had the same issue! Letting go of having the actual physical books was really hard, but once I took the plunge, I haven't regretted it. Obviously, I still read some physical books and not all books are available in Kindle editions yet, but there's a vast repository of free Kindle books and the most expensive book I've bought for my Kindle was $17 or $18 and that was The Sisters Who Would be Queen. Otherwise, the other books I've bought have been around $10.00, even books that have been just released. A lot of libraries are starting to use Kindle technology–I know in Knoxville, they were just starting an initiative where you could check out a book and it would be downloaded to your Kindle for however many days and when your check-out period was over, the book would simply disappear from your Kindle. You can insert notes on your Kindle, it includes a dictionary in case you run across a word you're not 100% sure on. I truly didn't think that I would love my Kindle as much as I do. And I love that if I take my Kindle somewhere with me, I've taken a huge library of books with me, so if I get tired of the book I'm reading or finish it, I automatically have other books there with me without having to haul several physical books with me. Or, if I want to buy another one, I can connect to Amazon and download a new book in thirty seconds or less as long as there's a wireless internet connection available. And….you can convert files to PDF documents and send them to your Kindle. It's some pretty amazing technology.
"We mustn't let our passions destroy our dreams…"
6:51 am
October 31, 2010
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DuchessofBrittany said:
Anyanka said:
DuchessofBrittany said:
Bella44 said:
It's definitely high-time I got one I know! But then for some books I'd still want the actual, physical book. I think it may actually be some kind of sickness
I totally understand, Bella. I've been vacillitating on the whole Kindle issue for awhile, and I still have not resolved it! I still love the physical book in my hands. If you have the sickness, then so do I! I hope it's not contagious!
Too late for me, by about 35 years. I've always been surrounded by books.
I agree, Anyanka. I just cannot give up my books, and my poor credit card knows it. Amazon is addicting and I might need help!
I do use the local library often, especially for books that I don't want to purchase.
Yesterday I finished Philippa Jones's The Other Tudors. It was okay. An interesting read, but not my favourite Tudor book. Has anyone else read it?
I've read most of it. I agree, it's not the most amazing Tudor read, but interesting. I'll get around to finishing it eventually.
"We mustn't let our passions destroy our dreams…"
12:08 pm
February 24, 2010
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I have read it “The Other Tudors.” Kelly Hart's, “The Mistress's of Henry VIII” is better.
I have a kindle and I love it. I have not given up my love of physically having a book in my hand. I read novels on kindle and my history books are in my hands. I'm going to have to stop that because I keep ordering every new history book that comes out. I can make quite a few tables out of my books. I got this idea from Jackie O. Her apartment in NYC was loaded with end tables made of books. They work. You just have to be careful with your drinks. 
4:23 pm
April 9, 2011
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I keep hearing about how awesome Kindles are but I just can't bring myself to get one. I'm too old fashioned and love the physical book in my hand and my ability to flick through a book. And this sounds silly, but I love putting in a book mark and seeing how far I have progressed.
And with all the Tudor books I have purchased since discovering this site (15 in the house – 5 on their way – I think I've become addicted). I really enjoy checking what each book says about a particular person or incident, especially by looking at the indexes. I'm sure Kindle allows you to do that, but as I said I'm old fashioned.
Now watch as in 6 months time, I purchase a Kindle and rave about it LOL.
9:36 am
June 7, 2010
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I finished Dracula this morning. Strangely, I've never read this book, and discovered it on my bookshelf the other day. I thought I'd give it a go and I really liked it. Mind, one my favourite novels of all time in Frankenstein, so there are similar elements in both novels. I recommend the book as it's a classic.
"By daily proof you shall find me to be to you both loving and kind" Anne Boleyn
2:29 pm
January 9, 2010
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^ I read Dracula for the first time last year and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it too. I'd been put off because it's written through letters and diary entries and such which aren't my favourite style of writing. I've never read Frankenstein though I want to. But something else always comes along 
3:38 pm
November 18, 2010
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I've just started Jean Plaidy's The Sixth Wife which I bought for 5 cents. I've read it before, probably whe I was 16 or 17.
It's always bunnies.
8:34 am
January 10, 2011
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At the moment i am reading: Isabella of Castile the first renaissance queen by Nancy Rubin. I have fun reading it. Gives a good impression about Isabella.. So loving it..
I bought a lot of books the last two months and i am looking forward to read them all (most of the books i have bought because i read about them in here, yes this community made my passion grow bigger and bigger!).
Among them are:
Henry VIII, King and Court by alison Weir
Mary Tudor, princess, bastard, queen by Anna Whitelock
Elizabeth I by David Starkey
Elizabeth, the exhibition at the National Maritime Museum by David Starkey (what a awesome book, look forward to reading that one)..
The life of Elizabeth by Alison Weir
Traitors of the Tower by Alison Weir
The Princess in the Tower by Alison Weir
The Virgin Queen by Christopher Hibbert
Catherine of Aragon by Giles Tremlett
Isabel The Queen, Life and times by Peggy K. Liss
Anne of Cleves by Elizabeth Norton
Juana the Mad, Sovereignty & Dynasty in Renaissance Europe by Bethany Aram
and a book of Princess Diana by Andrew Norton..
At the moment i am only reading history books, i have recently finished Linda Porters “first queen of England”, The Lady in the Tower by Alison Weir and a book about Catherine D'Medici by Leonie Frieda in dutch… I still want to read again the life and Death of Anne Boleyn, but were do i find the time…
4:34 pm
August 2, 2010
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Right now I'm reading (I know, kind of random) Dracula by Bram Stoker. Maybe it's the whole vampire thing, but I just felt like, hey, why not?!! Although I just finished a novel about Juana the Mad (forgetting the author, ahh!! Does G.W. Gortner sound right?) and loved it! Has anyone recently read a good novel about any of Henry's six wives?
"Grumble all you like, this is how it's going to be"
7:44 pm
January 9, 2010
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^ I really enjoyed 'The Sixth Wife' and 'The Confession of Katherine Howard' both by Suzannah Dunn. Some people might be put off the more modern language and writing style but I thought it worked really well and helped to give a different perspective. Another book is 'Amenable Women' by Mavis Cheek. It's about a modern woman who's life mirrors Anne of Cleves. There's a really brilliant bit where Holbeins' portrait of AOC is brought together with portraits of Elizabeth and Mary and Mary Queen of Scots (I think – it's been a while since I read it!) and they all come to life and start conversing with each other!
4:18 am
January 10, 2011
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Right now I’m reading (I know, kind of random) Dracula by Bram Stoker. Maybe it’s the whole vampire thing, but I just felt like, hey, why not?!! Although I just finished a novel about Juana the Mad (forgetting the author, ahh!! Does G.W. Gortner sound right?) and loved it! Has anyone recently read a good novel about any of Henry’s six wives?
4:33 am
July 17, 2011
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I read the novel about Juana not long ago. I think it was CW Gortner.
I am reading a book called Mortimer's Deep at the moment which is set in the 12th century about the monastery at Inchcolm in the Firth of Forth. Its out of print so I waited a while to finally get hold of it. Its essentially a fictional book, but many of the characters in it are real historical figures such as the abbots and bishops and it stays as close to the facts as it can. It appeals to me because some of the towns mentioned in it are local to me so I can relate to what is being described. I am also a volunteer at a heritage centre being trained as a tour guide and for that reason a lot of the characters/events are familiar to me.
'If honour were profitable, everybody would be honourable' Thomas More
11:33 am
June 7, 2010
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I finished reading David Nicholl's One Day. A great book, but very sad ending. I admit I shed a tear or two. I am looking forward to the film version because I loved the book. But, the real pull is Jim Sturgess is playing the lead male, and he gorgeous.
I am now reading two books both about Elizabeth Barret Browning. One is fiction titled How do I love thee? by Nancy Moser; the other non-fiction by Julia Markus about the romance and marriage of EBB and Robert Browning titled Dared and Done. They are both starting out good, and I am looking forward to learning more about EBB. She is a wonderful poet, but one I do not know much about, until now!
"By daily proof you shall find me to be to you both loving and kind" Anne Boleyn
1:43 am
January 17, 2011
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Dissolution by C.J Sansom
As some of you know I have been given the whole set of these books and I wasn't sure if I was going to read them well Iam in fact completely hooked on them, lol! I'm not far of finishing “Dissolution” and I seriously can't put it down! I've never read a murder mystery book before and I'm loving it and can't wait to read the set.
2:26 am
July 17, 2011
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I love the CJ Sansom books, and I don't normally go for crime novels. But since they are set in the reign of Henry VIII I can't get enough of them.
'If honour were profitable, everybody would be honourable' Thomas More
4:57 am
November 18, 2010
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I like detective novels, especially ones set in the past. I loved the Borther Cadfeal ones. I have only read one of the Sansom books but I have the rest on my Christmas wishlist.
It's always bunnies.
5:04 am
July 17, 2011
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I recently bought the first 3 Cadfael novels as I loved the CJ Sansom ones so much, but I haven't gotten around to reading them yet. I have about 50 books in my 'to read' pile 
. I just cant stop buying books when I see them even though I have plenty to keep me going.
'If honour were profitable, everybody would be honourable' Thomas More
7:09 am
January 17, 2011
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Catalina said:
I recently bought the first 3 Cadfael novels as I loved the CJ Sansom ones so much, but I haven't gotten around to reading them yet. I have about 50 books in my 'to read' pile
I'm glad I'm not the only one who has a pile of books to read I'm a fairly quick reader so I do get down them quickly but it still doesn't stop me from stock piling, lol!
My other hobby is WorldWar 2 aircraft so I've always got stacks of books about bomber crews, and aircraft. Two very different times in history but I seriously can't get enough of either!
7:49 am
July 17, 2011
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Anything beyond the 16th century is 'modern' to me lol. I also absolutely love medieval history. Im trying to juggle subjects for my degree with my love of medival and Tudor history and I am also having to learn Scottish history for my voluntary tour guide 'job' at a local heritage centre. Sometimes I feel like my brain is going to explode. Despite being Scottish, I have always tended towards English Monarchical history. Not very patriotic I know .
'If honour were profitable, everybody would be honourable' Thomas More
2:47 pm
August 2, 2010
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Has anyone ever heard of the historical fic author Barbara Kyle? I am reading one of her books right now (The Queen's Lady), about Honor Larke, a fictional lady-in-waiting to KoA. So far, I love it!!
"Grumble all you like, this is how it's going to be"
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