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Book club: More Historical than Fiction
For those who love history that is gritty and real. No romance. No fluff. Plenty of Vikings, flame-haired Plantagenets, and bastard conquerors.
Group info Book club page administrator: Carpe Librum
members: 54 discussions: 34 posts: 386 last activity: 7 years ago
Discussions
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2018-02-01 - 2018-02-28: The Secret World of Christoval Alvarez - Ann Swinfen
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: I really enjoyed it. I didn't take the time to write a review & I should, especially with it being by an indie author. Probably my only complaint is that Kit is a bit too perf... by Carpe Librum
The Secret World of Christoval Alvarez - Ann Swinfen
posts: 4 views: 171 last post: 7 years ago
2017-10-01 - 2017-10-31: The Iron King - Maurice Druon
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: I need to get back into this series. I just realized that I've only read the first three. by Carpe Librum
The Iron King - Maurice Druon
posts: 7 views: 186 last post: 7 years ago
2018-01-01 - 2018-01-31: Russka: The Novel of Russia - Edward Rutherfurd
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: I'm still slogging through the audiobook. With many of Rutherfurd's books I am often captivated by a few small sections or a great character but the rest drags. I find myself ... by Carpe Librum
Russka: The Novel of Russia - Edward Rutherfurd
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2017-12-01 - 2017-12-31: The Winter King - Bernard Cornwell
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: I've just downloaded this on audio from Hoopla. Anyone else planning on reading it? by Carpe Librum
The Winter King - Bernard Cornwell
posts: 2 views: 192 last post: 8 years ago
2017-09-01 - 2017-09-30: The Germanicus Mosaic - Rosemary Rowe
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: Is anyone planning on reading The Germanicus Mosaic this month? It fits in with the Halloween Bingo nicely. by Tannat
The Germanicus Mosaic - Rosemary Rowe
posts: 4 views: 177 last post: 8 years ago
2017-08-01 - 2017-08-31: Within the Hollow Crown: A Valiant King's Struggle to Save His Country, His
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: I still haven't progressed beyond the first chapter. I still have time, right? by Tannat
Within the Hollow Crown: A Valiant King's Struggle to Save His Country, His Dynasty, and His Love - Margaret Campbell Barnes
posts: 7 views: 219 last post: 8 years ago
2017-07-01 - 2017-07-31: Martyr - Rory Clements
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: It is a definitely a lighter read than Shardlake. I think most Tudor-era mysteries are. The only other Tudor-era mysteries I have read have been pretty fluffy. The Ursula Blan... by Sorry kids, no feet.
Martyr - Rory Clements
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2017-05-01 - 2017-05-31: A Morbid Taste for Bones - Ellis Peters
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: You can still read it. I've read it before and I didn't get around to rereading it. I need to try to fit in our next book though. If you do read it, I'll be interested to kn... by Tannat
A Morbid Taste for Bones - Ellis Peters
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2017-04-01 - 2017-04-30: World Without End - Ken Follett
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: I believe there is at least a brief scene on a boat, but I can't remember for certain. I know they travel by boat, but can't remember how much of that is actually included. :... by Carpe Librum
World Without End - Ken Follett
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2017-03-01 - 2017-03-31: The Name of the Rose - Umberto Eco
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: Yeah. I liked the book, and I still like the book, but there's no sense in torturing yourself. You could try just skipping everything that isn't directly related to the librar... by Tannat
The Name of the Rose - Umberto Eco
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2017-02-01 - 2017-02-28: The Queen's Man - Sharon Kay Penman
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: Great! I'm glad you liked it. :-) by Carpe Librum
The Queen's Man - Sharon Kay Penman
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2017 Book Nominations
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: So...about that Gwynedd read... by Tannat
posts: 9 views: 256 last post: 8 years ago
2016-09-01 - 2016-09-30: The First Man in Rome - Colleen McCullough
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: Way to go, No Feet! (Sorry, I just saw this - had to play with my notifications since I wasn't getting notified for everything!) by Tannat
The First Man in Rome - Colleen McCullough
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2017-01-01 - 2016-01-31: The Bookseller's Tale - Ann Swinfen
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: Christoval is on my TBR as well. :-) by Carpe Librum
The Bookseller's Tale - Ann Swinfen
posts: 13 views: 235 last post: 8 years ago
2016-12-01 - 2016-12-31: Roman Blood - Steven Saylor
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: I had forgotten about that. by Sorry kids, no feet.
Roman Blood - Steven Saylor
posts: 1 views: 129 last post: 8 years ago
2017-11-01 - 2017-11-30: The Service of the Dead: A Novel (Kate Clifford Mystery) - Candace Robb
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: The Service of the Dead: A Novel (Kate Clifford Mystery) - Candace Robb Reading start: 2017-11-01 Reading finish: 2017-11-30 by Carpe Librum
The Service of the Dead: A Novel (Kate Clifford Mystery) - Candace Robb
posts: 3 views: 152 last post: 8 years ago
2016-11-01 - 2016-11-30: Deadly Occupation: A Michael Stoddard American Revolution Mystery (Michael
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: So, I am about halfway through this book. Pretty lukewarm toward it at this point. Some of the attitudes seem rather modern for the Revolutionary War to me. Anyone else giving... by Carpe Librum
Deadly Occupation: A Michael Stoddard American Revolution Mystery (Michael Stoddard American Revolution Mysteries Book 1) - Suzanne Adair
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2017-06-01 - 2017-06-30: The Grass Crown - Colleen McCullough
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: The Grass Crown - Colleen McCullough Reading start: 2017-06-01 Reading finish: 2017-06-30 by Carpe Librum
The Grass Crown - Colleen McCullough
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2016-10-01 - 2016-10-31: Silence: A Novel (Picador Modern Classics) - Shusaku Endo, William Johnsto
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: Well, it's short, but I'm going to continue reading it in small pieces. The introduction and scene setting took quite a while, but after the first third, the religious/philoso... by BrokenTune
Silence: A Novel (Picador Modern Classics) - Shusaku Endo, William Johnston, Martin Scorsese
posts: 17 views: 321 last post: 9 years ago
2016-08-01 - 2016-08-31: The Hangman's Daughter - Lee Chadeayne, Oliver Pötzsch
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: I was planning on reading it anyway, so I'm glad I got the chance the discuss it a bit. It wasn't terrible, and I can see some people really liking it. But yeah, flaws were pr... by Tannat
The Hangman's Daughter - Lee Chadeayne, Oliver Pötzsch
posts: 11 views: 181 last post: 9 years ago
2016-07-01 - 2016-07-31: The Colour of Poison: A Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery (Volume 1) - Toni
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: Not sure what he was hoping to achieve, but he was blocked & deleted quickly! by Carpe Librum
The Colour of Poison: A Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery (Volume 1) - Toni Mount
posts: 12 views: 216 last post: 9 years ago
2016-06-01 - 2016-06-30: A Bloody Field by Shrewsbury - Edith Pargeter
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: The relative rating point is definitely true. I also think I do tend to be a little kinder in my ratings now. A greater respect for what goes into writing a book helps me see ... by Carpe Librum
A Bloody Field by Shrewsbury - Edith Pargeter
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Future Reads
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: If I have time, I may join in for a reread of 'Bloody Field by Shrewsbury'. It's been a long time since I read it. I'm also interested in "Silence". My library only has one ... by
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2016-05-01 - 2016-05-31: Azincourt - Bernard Cornwell
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: Azincourt - Bernard Cornwell Reading start: 2016-05-01 Reading finish: 2016-05-31 by Carpe Librum
Azincourt - Bernard Cornwell
posts: 1 views: 134 last post: 9 years ago
2016-03-02 - 2016-03-31: The Invention of Fire - Bruce Holsinger
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: The Invention of Fire - Bruce Holsinger Reading start: 2016-03-02 Reading finish: 2016-03-31 by Carpe Librum
The Invention of Fire - Bruce Holsinger
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2016-02-01 - 2016-02-29: A Burnable Book - Bruce Holsinger
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: I don't think I've asked her... by SusannaG - Confessions of a Crazy Cat Lady
A Burnable Book - Bruce Holsinger
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2015-12-01 - 2015-12-31: Legacy - Susan Kay
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: Will do, and maybe I'll pick it up since it is on my TBR. by Carpe Librum
Legacy - Susan Kay
posts: 4 views: 109 last post: 9 years ago
2015-11-01 - 2015-11-30: Winter in Madrid - C.J. Sansom
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: I have finished & hope to get my review written later today. Anyone else picked this up? by Carpe Librum
Winter in Madrid - C.J. Sansom
posts: 5 views: 168 last post: 10 years ago
2015-09-01 - 2015-09-30: The Game of Kings - Dorothy Dunnett
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: Anyone else reading this one? I'm almost done but it is taking me a while. Between this and Mantel . . . whew! by Carpe Librum
The Game of Kings - Dorothy Dunnett
posts: 66 views: 930 last post: 10 years ago
2015-07-01 - 2015-07-31: A Place of Greater Safety - Hilary Mantel
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: Thank you very much for the offer; but I think ILL will work for me. (I would have done it last time we were at the library, but it was a very brief visit.) by SusannaG - Confessions of a Crazy Cat Lady
A Place of Greater Safety - Hilary Mantel
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2015-05-01 - 2015-05-31: Sacred Treason - James Forrester
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: I thought it slowed down toward the end, which was a little disappointing, but I would like to continue the series. by Carpe Librum
Sacred Treason - James Forrester
posts: 3 views: 143 last post: 10 years ago
2015-06-01 - 2015-06-30: Shadow on the Crown - Patricia Bracewell
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: In previous months I have seen club member reviews appearing on our book club page, but I'm not seeing a link to mine for Shadow on the Crown. Maybe it's only if we've review... by Carpe Librum
Shadow on the Crown - Patricia Bracewell
posts: 14 views: 268 last post: 10 years ago
2015-04-01 - 2015-04-30: The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte C
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: I´m struggling as well. I don´t know if it is because im reading the german translation or if it is the book in general. I suspect the latter. But I want to read a few chapter... by Lillelara
The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo - Tom Reiss
posts: 14 views: 281 last post: 10 years ago
2015-03-06 - 2015-03-31: The Crown (Joanna Stafford) - Nancy Bilyeau
created by: Carpe Librum
Last post: For sure, I'll be back. I do like history, just not this book. by BrokenTune
The Crown (Joanna Stafford) - Nancy Bilyeau
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