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New Books--May 2009
I’ve been AWOL from my blog for quite awhile. Things are busy in my regular life and I just haven’t gotten back here–or to other blogs. I hope to write more often, but probably short… more →
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The Makioka Sisters by Junichiro Tanizaki
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chasing bawa wrote 3 days ago: I was expecting Junichiro Tanizaki’s The Makioka Sisters to be a challenging read. Tanizaki, a … more →
Historical books
gnncdorahalibrary wrote 2 weeks ago: An avid book reader can find large varieties of fiction books in the market these days. This individ … more →
A Grave Man by David Roberts
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chasing bawa wrote 3 weeks ago: I’ve been a big fan of David Roberts since reading Sweet Poison, his first book in his histori … more →
Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen
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chasing bawa wrote 3 weeks ago: This is my second book for the Clear Off Your Shelves Challenge! I’m doing rather well, if I s … more →
Blog to Book and Podiobook
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blantonn wrote 1 month ago: At the Association for Women In Communication conference last month I had the chance to talk with To … more →
A Test of Wills by Charles Todd
chasing bawa wrote 1 month ago: My first book for the Clear Off Your Shelves Challenge and it feels good! I feel virtuous when I act … more →
CWA Ellis Peters Historical Crime Award 2009
chasing bawa wrote 1 month ago: has been announced today. Congratulations Philip Kerr for If The Dead Rise Not. I enjoyed reading Ke … more →
Revision and remodel
blantonn wrote 1 month ago: When I was in college and wanted to avoid the hard work of studying for an exam or writing a researc … more →
Reading for Beginners: Islam - A Short History
keniswaiting wrote 2 months ago: This is a book I’m actually reading now. Funny story: I bought this book 3 years ago. I took a … more →
No time for sociopaths
blantonn wrote 5 months ago: I had to put down Phillippa Gregory’s The Wise Woman the other day. I hated doing it. I like t … more →
Mapping History
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blantonn wrote 5 months ago: At the Historical Novel Society earlier this month, there was a session called “Research metho … more →
Historical Novel Society
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blantonn wrote 6 months ago: The conference in Schaumburg last weekend was great. People were friendly and books were everywhere. … more →
New Books--May 2009
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Jan wrote 7 months ago: I’ve been AWOL from my blog for quite awhile. Things are busy in my regular life and I just ha … more →
Four Queens Rock
blantonn wrote 8 months ago: I found this book, Four Queens, the Provencal Sisters who Ruled Europe, completely entertaining. Thi … more →
New Books--April 2009
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Jan wrote 8 months ago: I tried to publish this post while we were on the road last week–and ended up losing the whole … more →
Great Books On Ethiopia
addisabram wrote 9 months ago: SPIRITUAL ETHIOPIA Book of Enoch This apocryphal Biblical text was found in Ethiopia in 1733. This i … more →
New Books--March 2009
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Jan wrote 9 months ago: Some of these books have been released since it’s already the first week in March. We have jus … more →
Back Country
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Pete McDonald wrote 9 months ago: The skilful use of the pole is an absolute necessity in work in the Everglades. The Seminole hardly … more →
HNS 2009 Conference
blantonn wrote 11 months ago: I’m pleased to be a new member of the Historical Novel Society, and have registered for the 20 … more →
