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Welcome to MR, cearbhallain and thank you for jumping in with a suggestion. The Decameron is available right here in the MR Library.
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Historical novels and romances with a twist ... Sentence of Marriage by Shayne Parkinson mentioned by lene. Also, Black Silk by Jan Gordon For something fun and different.. I can second the recommendation by Billjr13 for Boomerang By Alan Hutcheson (you probably have this on your Reader)and Living History by Ben Essex Also, His Robot Girlfriend by Wesley Allison Young adult stories .. Whirl of the Wheel By Catherine Condie and Tales of the Ragoon, Sam's Winnings plus Tales of the Ragoon, Kate's Movie Star by Stan Morris. You can also click on the links in my signature to see the feedbooks list of MR Authors and the Thread on MR with A List of MobileRead (MR) Authors. You can spend time clicking the links to check out their books until you find something that looks interesting. |
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03-02-2010, 10:19 AM | #17 |
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Someone already suggested Gabaldon's Outlander series which is historical and quite well liked by many. Judith McNaught writes some historical romance type books as I recall which are a cut above Mills & Boon I think but definitely romance oriented if that is more your bent rather than history per se. However, the book of the month (actually of last month) is Gone with the Wind which has both history and romance and is wonderfully written and captivating. Definitely recommend this one. Along the same lines I have heard many recommendations of North and South if you decide you want to take the Civil War period further. Another easy, readable and never ending historical series based on American history is John Jakes Kent Family Chronicles series starting with The Bastard. I remember liking it when I was younger although I don't recall ever getting past book three or four.
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03-02-2010, 12:22 PM | #18 |
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I can recommend Ken Follett's "The Pillars of the Earth" as meeting your criteria. And if you like it there is World Without End as a sequel.
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03-02-2010, 12:28 PM | #19 |
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Sorry to hear about your loss. I never had a cat on my own, but i know animals are family members.
I don`t know if it fits your tase but I liked the regency novels by Joan Wolf a lot ( The Arrangement, The Deception). Easy to read, well written and nice characters. Also the Bridgerton Series from Julia Quinn is to be recommended, though it is well known and you might have read them already. |
03-04-2010, 12:31 AM | #20 |
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Thank you for the recommendations. They'll be great to escape into. And thanks also for all the good wishes.
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03-11-2010, 10:22 PM | #21 |
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Bookcat,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. When my Brittany Spaniel Zillie died I had a pretty rough time too. Wish I could offer a recommendation in the historical romance genre, but other than Jane Austen, I don't have much experience in those. The book I retreated into when Zillie passed away was The Once and Future King. Best, Alan |
03-15-2010, 08:58 AM | #22 |
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They're not free, but Neal Stephenson's Baroque Cycle (Quicksilver, The Confusion and The System of The World) should meet your criteria pretty well.
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03-15-2010, 08:26 PM | #23 |
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So sorry for your loss. You said you were looking for free or cheap books and unfortunately, many of those mentioned so far are not either. However, if you are looking for free romance, I'd recommend The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer and The Scarlet Pimpernel (and sequels) by Baroness Orczy. Both of these are available on most of the public domain websites. I usually use manybooks.net.
Georgette Heyer basically invented the modern Regency romance genre. The Black Moth is her first Regency. It's enjoyable although not her best, but it has just this year passed into public domain so it is free. The Scarlet Pimpernel is a fantastic light romance/spy caper that was written in the early 1900's so it also is in the public domain. |
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Beginning Books In Great Series That Are Free
These are all series that I re-read on a regular basis:
Catherine Asaro's "Primary Inversion" - first book in the Saga of the Skolian Empire series: http://www.webscription.net/p-811-pr...inversion.aspx Quote:
Eric Flint's "1632" - First in the "Ring of Fire" series: http://www.baen.com/library/ Quote:
David Weber's "On Basilisk Station" - first book in his Honor Harrington series http://www.webscription.net/p-304-on...k-station.aspx Quote:
David Weber & John Ringo's "March Upcountry" - first in the Prince Roger series: http://www.webscription.net/p-267-march-upcountry.aspx Quote:
Holly Lisle's "Sympathy For The Devil" - first in her Devil's Point series: http://www.webscription.net/p-407-sy...the-devil.aspx Quote:
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03-22-2010, 02:24 AM | #25 |
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So sorry to hear about your grief.
Not sure whether you like chick lit or not (it is good light reading though), but if you do, I recommend Emily Giffin's Something Borrowed. I was hooked from the very beginning and could not put it down. It's one of the best in the genre IMO. Hope you find some comfort in some good stories! -Jenn Reunion The Cinderella Curse |
03-22-2010, 02:22 PM | #26 |
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In the historical romance genre, I would recommend the books of Amanda Quick, aka Jayne Ann Krentz. A great fantasy series is the Merlin series by Mary Stewart (The Crystal Cave). 1632 and On Baselisk Station have been recommended and I concur. The Moon is a Harsh Mistress is a great book. The Marcus Didius Falco books by Lindsey Davis are wonderful historical mystery novels. Pamela Morisi has written several romantic historical novels that will leave you with a feeling of intense satisfaction.
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03-22-2010, 02:33 PM | #27 |
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So sorry BookCat
I recommend THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett - maybe you could get it from the library. TC |
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03-26-2010, 02:54 PM | #29 |
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I'm reading a Wodehouse at the mo, but I'm getting through books at an amazing rate! Reading is so comforting.
Strangely my two remaining "permanent" cats have become very loving; they are ex-feral; it's nice to be able to fuss them. The rescues are mostly unhandleable, but slowly changing. They'll be up for homing soon. Any more suggestions? Thank you for all the good wishes. |
03-28-2010, 02:51 PM | #30 |
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It's hard losing a pet.
I don't have experience with romance but Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is always a good read. It's here on MR: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12123 It's historical in as much as it is a "coming of age" story written about life on the Mississippi 150 years ago. It's mostly light reading. |
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