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Eireann
Two ladies and a gentleman!
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Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
because I'm always looking too!
I am 3/4 of the way through with Time and Again by Jack Finney and I'm loving it! The majority of the book takes place in 1882 Manhattan and is SO interesting! So if you enjoy that time period, definitely check it out!
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OffWithHerHead23
Keep passing the open windows
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Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
I love this book!!!! Did you ever read Forever by Pete Hamill? If you like Time and Again you will love that.
PS- Are we like book twins or something?? We seem to always like the same books!!
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| Posted 8/3/12 10:23 PM |
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racheK
Hudson's Momma
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Rachel
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Re: Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
Nice! I'm going to read it!
I read The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty, also takes place in Manhattan and in the 1920's--loved it!
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| Posted 8/6/12 5:48 PM |
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alexsmom
LIF Zygote
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Gail
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Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
I loved Forever by Pete Hamill! Thanks for reminding me, I think I'll pick it up again because it's been a few years since I read it
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| Posted 8/16/12 5:31 PM |
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mrsmck
Be a big girl!
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Donna
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Re: Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
Posted by racheK
Nice! I'm going to read it!
I read The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty, also takes place in Manhattan and in the 1920's--loved it!
I'm reading this book right now! Her books are terrific!!!
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| Posted 10/2/12 4:21 PM |
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MaeDe
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Re: Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
I am reading Fall of giants by Ken Follett and so far its very good. its about like 5 different familes from differnt countries before and durring world war 1 and they all some how intertwin. Its really interesting.
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| Posted 10/3/12 5:23 PM |
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Re: Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
Posted by MaeDe
I am reading Fall of giants by Ken Follett and so far its very good. its about like 5 different familes from differnt countries before and durring world war 1 and they all some how intertwin. Its really interesting.
Did you read Pillars of the Earth, by Follett? It was amazing- from the Middle Ages- which I had no interest in at all. But my book club chose it and I am so glad I read it.
I also loved The Chaperone- really intriguing and lots of twists and turns I didn't expect!
The Maisie Dobbs mysteries, set in England during the early 1930s, are really interesting too.
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| Posted 10/6/12 9:15 PM |
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IveGotAFeeling
Always look on the bright side
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Re: Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
Hangman's Daughter! It was such a great book!
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| Posted 10/9/12 5:34 PM |
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MaeDe
LIF Adult
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Re: Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
Posted by MrsProfessor
Posted by MaeDe
I am reading Fall of giants by Ken Follett and so far its very good. its about like 5 different familes from differnt countries before and durring world war 1 and they all some how intertwin. Its really interesting.
Did you read Pillars of the Earth, by Follett? It was amazing- from the Middle Ages- which I had no interest in at all. But my book club chose it and I am so glad I read it.
I also loved The Chaperone- really intriguing and lots of twists and turns I didn't expect!
The Maisie Dobbs mysteries, set in England during the early 1930s, are really interesting too.
I didn't read Pillars of the earth i will though after i finish winter of the world. there is a mini series for pillars of the earth next week it starts on 10/18 not sure what channel .
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| Posted 10/10/12 8:37 PM |
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MrsDrMatt
Live and RUN like a Ninja!
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Re: Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
The Luxe Series
The other Boelyn Girl
Anything by Alison Weir
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| Posted 10/11/12 11:03 AM |
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BunnyWife
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Re: Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
'In Sunlight And In Shadow' is getting amazing reviews! Looking forward to reading it.
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| Posted 10/11/12 10:28 PM |
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Eireann
Two ladies and a gentleman!
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Re: Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
Good stuff! Looks like I'll be loading up my wish list!
How I could I not have mentioned these???
The Winds of War and War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk. They take place during the WWII era and they are spectacular! I cannot overestimate this. (Some of us on the...errrr..."older" side may remember the 80s miniseries.  )
They are on the longer side--like 900 pages long! But you will not be sorry. Everyone to whom I've recommended these have loved them. It was hard to leave the Henry family after spending 2000 pages with them.
Please...run out now and buy them! No, seriously!
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| Posted 10/12/12 1:26 PM |
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Mill188
LIF Adult
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Re: Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
I loved the Winds of War & War and Remembrance!
Do you remember North & South (loved Patrick Swayze  in the miniseries)? The books (a trilogy by John Jakes) were fantastic! He also has a series of books called the Kent Family Chronicles that go from the Revolutionary War.....
All amazing books.
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| Posted 10/12/12 4:44 PM |
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Mushesgirl
Too blessed to be stressed
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Re: Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
Dublin by Rutherfurd! And sequel Ireland
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| Posted 10/13/12 7:40 PM |
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ALD618
LIF Infant
Member since 4/11 325 total posts
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Ashley
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Re: Book recommendation for historical fiction lovers...
I love:
Pillars of the Earth & The Bronze Horseman
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| Posted 10/14/12 12:21 PM |
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