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12:14 am
April 18, 2011
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I thought it might be good to see what books we all have lined up to read.
In order mine are,
1, The confessions of Katherine howard – Suzannah Dunn.
2,The life of Mary Queen of Scots, My heart is my own – John Guy.
3,The Lady in the Tower – Alison Weir.
4, The Princes in the Tower – Alison Weir.
2:27 am
June 7, 2010
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BoleynBlue,
A great list of books. John Guy's bio on Mary Stuart is fantastic. One of the best historical bios I've read.
I am not sure how much reading I'll get done this summer. Back to the old labour force for me, but I shall try to get some done. I've also stepped awaty from non-fiction for the time being.
Currently, my list would be:
1. Now May You Weep– Deborah Crombie
2. The Girl Who Played with Fire– Steig Larrson
3. In a Dark House– Deborag Crombie
4. Katherine– Anya Seton (I always re-read this in the summer)
"By daily proof you shall find me to be to you both loving and kind" Anne Boleyn
3:06 am
May 20, 2011
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At the moment I have lined up
– the Shopaholics series by Sophie Kinsella for some light entertainment
– King Henry VIII and his Court by Alison Weir
– Russka by Edward Rutherfurd (who is easily one of my favourite authors)
– Thirteen Hours by Deone Meyer (this one I have to read for a university seminar on crime fiction)
3:34 am
April 18, 2011
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Thank you for replying, they all sound like great books, I may have to add that to my list at some point.
4:55 am
November 18, 2010
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Bombardment! The day the east coast bled…I've been trying to read it for our a year now.
Apart from that…what I can pick up from the library over the summer
It's always bunnies.
6:31 am
October 31, 2010
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I'm currently reading The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan.
After that I have book 1 of the Game of Thrones series, and if I like it then I foresee spending the next year or so reading the entire series (which is insanely long).
"We mustn't let our passions destroy our dreams…"
6:56 am
April 18, 2011
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I havent read the game of thrones book but have been watching the series, it's quite good.
8:32 am
February 24, 2010
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Non-fiction:
Mary, Queen of Scots, by John Guy
My Heart is My Own, by John Guy
Jane Boleyn, by Julia Fox
Non-fiction:
I need a break from non-fiction, and I'm off to read about Scotland:
The Crown in the Heather, by N. Gemini Sasson
Worth Dying For, by N. Gemini Sasson
(about Robert The Bruce)
I too read Katherine, by Anya Seton every summer.
I haven't read the Game of Thrones books, but I am enjoying the TV series. Those books are the next in line.
10:30 am
October 31, 2010
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BoleynBlue said:
I havent read the game of thrones book but have been watching the series, it's quite good.
If you decide to read the books, be prepared because it's a series of 7 books, none of which is less than 600 pages long. The 5th book is set to be released next month. As far as I can tell, it's a long-term commitment.
"We mustn't let our passions destroy our dreams…"
12:34 pm
November 18, 2010
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Sharon said:
Jane Boleyn, by Julia Fox
I too read Katherine, by Anya Seton every summer.
I haven't read the Game of Thrones books, but I am enjoying the TV series. Those books are the next in line.
I've just finished Jane Boleyn.
I'm goning to be thrown outta here I know….but I didn't like Katherine very much.
It's always bunnies.
1:36 pm
June 7, 2010
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Anyanka said:
Sharon said:
Jane Boleyn, by Julia Fox
I too read Katherine, by Anya Seton every summer.
I haven't read the Game of Thrones books, but I am enjoying the TV series. Those books are the next in line.
I've just finished Jane Boleyn.
I'm goning to be thrown outta here I know….but I didn't like Katherine very much.
Anyanka, I would never want to throw you out of here. Not liking Katherine is your opinion. There are plenty of books my family and friends read that I hated. It's an issue of taste, that's all.
What did you think of Jane Boleyn? I've heard a variance of opinions about it, so would love to hear yours. I believe I gave my opinion somewhere on the forum, but cannot remember.
"By daily proof you shall find me to be to you both loving and kind" Anne Boleyn
8:59 pm
January 9, 2010
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^ I've read Jane Boleyn. From what I can remember it wasn't too bad but suffered heavily from lack of direct sources on Jane herself so Julia Fox made up a whole lot on what Jane was doing, where she was etc. Having said that, I have just ordered her latest book on Katherine of Aragon and her sister Juana…. 
Books in my to-read-pile :
Elizabeth l by Richard Rex
Katherine Swynford by Alison Weir
and fiction:
Room by Emma Donoghue
Sovereign by C J Sansom
The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ by Philip Pullman
The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe
6:41 pm
November 18, 2010
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DuchessofBrittany said:
Anyanka said:
Sharon said:
Jane Boleyn, by Julia Fox
I too read Katherine, by Anya Seton every summer.
I haven't read the Game of Thrones books, but I am enjoying the TV series. Those books are the next in line.
I've just finished Jane Boleyn.
I'm goning to be thrown outta here I know….but I didn't like Katherine very much.
Anyanka, I would never want to throw you out of here. Not liking Katherine is your opinion. There are plenty of books my family and friends read that I hated. It's an issue of taste, that's all.
What did you think of Jane Boleyn? I've heard a variance of opinions about it, so would love to hear yours. I believe I gave my opinion somewhere on the forum, but cannot remember.
Sorry..I was missing a smily…
It's always bunnies.
6:51 pm
November 18, 2010
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Bella44 said:
The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe
I heard that as a radio broadcast on BBC Radio 4.. I read the book after I had read Northanger Abbey. It's a hoot to read Jane austin used a lot of the imagary in other of her novels.
It's always bunnies.
11:24 am
February 24, 2010
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Anyanka, I've heard both good and bad about Jane Boleyn. It was recommended by Louise and I think I should give it a go. What did you think of it?
Even though you didn't like Katherine, you can stay. 
8:38 am
August 16, 2010
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I dont really have a lineup. I could read one of the many books I have sitting at home that I need to read or I could go out and buy a new one haha!
Currently I am reading Elizabeth and Mary by Jane Dunn. I just started it so it could take awhile.
After that I will probably finish the bio on President Lyndon Johnson that I had started by Doris Goodwin. I am a little over halfway through it but had to take a break.
Then I will probably switch over to some fiction. I read all of James Patterson's books so I'll probably pick one of those up.
A goal of mine is to read a book on every King and Queen of England since Alfred the Great, going along with the Yale English Monarch Series and adding in some books on Kings/Queens they have not covered yet. It's a big goal and will take some years!
Happy reading everyone!
Brett
"En ma Fin gît mon Commencement…" "In my End is my Beginning…"
3:51 pm
June 7, 2010
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Brett said:
Currently I am reading Elizabeth and Mary by Jane Dunn. I just started it so it could take awhile.
A goal of mine is to read a book on every King and Queen of England since Alfred the Great, going along with the Yale English Monarch Series and adding in some books on Kings/Queens they have not covered yet. It's a big goal and will take some years!
First, Jane Dunn's book is one of my favs. I hope you enjoy it!
Two, I hope you reach your goal of reading a book on every King and Queen since Alfred the Great. Have you started any of them? If so, are there any you would recommend?
Cheers!
"By daily proof you shall find me to be to you both loving and kind" Anne Boleyn
4:41 pm
February 24, 2010
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Brett, I refer to Jane Dunn's book all the time. What a great site The Yale English Monarch Series is. I had not heard of it before. It has some great listings. Glad you brought it up.
Duchess, It is so hard to find good books on the early kings. I have read some, but cannot think of the names because it has been a long time since I read them. The most recent one I read, however, was a novel about Queen Emma. She was married to Aethelred the Unready and later to Canute The Great. The name of the book is Forever Queen by Helen Hollick. This was a great book. Ms Hollick sticks to historical fact as much as possible. I just ordered her other book, I Am The Chosen King. It is the story of Harold. She writes similar to Elizabeth Chadwick.
5:15 pm
June 7, 2010
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Sharon said:
Brett, I refer to Jane Dunn's book all the time. What a great site The Yale English Monarch Series is. I had not heard of it before. It has some great listings. Glad you brought it up.
Duchess, It is so hard to find good books on the early kings. I have read some, but cannot think of the names because it has been a long time since I read them. The most recent one I read, however, was a novel about Queen Emma. She was married to Aethelred the Unready and later to Canute The Great. The name of the book is Forever Queen by Helen Hollick. This was a great book. Ms Hollick sticks to historical fact as much as possible. I just ordered her other book, I Am The Chosen King. It is the story of Harold. She writes similar to Elizabeth Chadwick.
Sharon,
I've heard of Hollick's book but have not read it. I must check it out, especially since you indicate she write similar to Elizabeth Chadwick whom I adore.
Let me know what you think of I am The Chosen King. I've not heard of this book.
"By daily proof you shall find me to be to you both loving and kind" Anne Boleyn
7:04 am
August 16, 2010
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DuchessofBrittany said:
Have you started any of them? If so, are there any you would recommend?
Cheers!
I have not started any yet. Hopefully I can start this summer!
"En ma Fin gît mon Commencement…" "In my End is my Beginning…"
