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MsSquirrly	20. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 10 2011, 5:14 PM EDT \| Post edited: Aug 10 2011, 5:15 PM EDT "I remember the graphic, I was one of the ones who complained! I hated that objectifying picture. I'm with you on Gregory. Except it's not that I won't read her books, I just won't admit it in public. She's popular though, and it might be interested in critiquing her books with others who know how full of crap she is." oh god no Dana, please don't make me do that. LOL I don't know if you read Gareth Russell's blog but he did a brilliant review of the movie "the Other Boleyn Girl"...and as Owen (Bullen1) said at the end of it...'watching this film was one of the most painful experiences of my whole life". My kids bought me the book and the movie...cos they thought I would love it. I spent my time throwing the book around and shouting at the TV. I know thats melodramatic but I really had a bad reaction to it LOL. http://garethrussellcidevant.blogspot.com/2010/03/other-boleyn-girl-2008.html Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
HeverRose	21. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 10 2011, 5:37 PM EDT \| Post edited: Aug 10 2011, 5:38 PM EDT Sad but true. The only Gregory book that I found interesting was The Boleyn Inheritance, which is about Anne of Cleves, Jane Rochford and Catherine Howard. The three characters tell their own story in interweaving chapters, and each has a distinct voice and character. From a literary point of view it is very inspired and i liked it quite a bit. All her other books I found rather boring and i stopped reading them after about a third of the way through. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
henry's7thwife	22. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 11 2011, 5:08 AM EDT "I realize that I have left it open. On reflection I think it would be better to keep to one category. As HeverRose has suggested a couple of books already and they are fiction. I think we should make it fiction this time. We can always read a factual book another time. I will edit my original post." You know, we could do both. For instance, pick the one that gets the most votes. After all, both are fun to read. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
royalfalcon	23. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 11 2011, 12:58 PM EDT "You know, we could do both. For instance, pick the one that gets the most votes. After all, both are fun to read." If people do not mind. I can be flexible and if they want to put a factual book on the list that is fine by me. After all we can only read one at a time. Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
HeverRose	24. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 12 2011, 2:42 PM EDT \| Post edited: Aug 12 2011, 2:44 PM EDT I received my copy of The Arrow Chest the other day and started reading. It is actually really delicious and I am loving it, but I think that most people here would probably prefer to read something more directly Tudor related. It is the story of an artist, his muse and the powerful man she marries. They live in Kent, just down the road from Hever Castle. It is developing in such a manner that it is becoming obvious that the muse is Anne Boleyn, the husband Henry and the artist Wyatt. Exactly how this link will be established I don't yet know, but it is keeping me hooked, that is for sure. It is quite nicely done with a real eerie feeling about it and for Tudor lovers it is fascinating to see the "personalities" take shape in characters of a later age. It is very atmospheric and quite an enjoyable read. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
henry's7thwife	25. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 12 2011, 3:11 PM EDT I recently bought "Reign Of Henry VIII - David Starkey", It is a very short book, and I have not yet started it. Looking forward to reading it. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
henry's7thwife	26. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 12 2011, 3:18 PM EDT And I also wanted to read Retha Warnicke. This could be my chance, if anyone votes for it ;) Post reply Do you find this valuable?
royalfalcon	27. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 12 2011, 4:07 PM EDT "I received my copy of The Arrow Chest the other day and started reading. It is actually really delicious and I am loving it, but I think that most people here would probably prefer to read something more directly Tudor related. It is the story of an artist, his muse and the powerful man she marries. They live in Kent, just down the road from Hever Castle. It is developing in such a manner that it is becoming obvious that the muse is Anne Boleyn, the husband Henry and the artist Wyatt. Exactly how this link will be established I don't yet know, but it is keeping me hooked, that is for sure. It is quite nicely done with a real eerie feeling about it and for Tudor lovers it is fascinating to see the "personalities" take shape in characters of a later age. It is very atmospheric and quite an enjoyable read. " Hi HeverRose I know The Arrow Chest was one of your choices for the book read. Do you want to keep in for the vote or would you like to change it for another book choice?. Whatever, you decide is fine, but I noticed that you stated that you felt that people here would probably prefer to read something more Tudor related. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
HeverRose	28. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 12 2011, 7:46 PM EDT Carol, if I were offering a course in "The Tudors in Literature " I would include it, but after reading a few others first. It offers a nice comparison on how you can rework a subject in a different and original way. So my inclination would be the same here. Let's start with something more directly set in the period and then, if we want to continue, we can look at it down the line. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Elliemental	29. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 12 2011, 7:53 PM EDT It goes without saying that I would second "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel. It has so much going on, and on so many different levels, that each character has more layers than Canary Wharf. Also, I found some very probing discussion points for Wolf Hall, and have them saved somewhere! Post reply Do you find this valuable?
henry's7thwife	30. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 12 2011, 10:35 PM EDT "Hi HeverRose I know The Arrow Chest was one of your choices for the book read. Do you want to keep in for the vote or would you like to change it for another book choice?. " Where exactly do we enter books for voting? Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Conyle	31. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 13 2011, 3:48 PM EDT "Where exactly do we enter books for voting? " Right here, just say you'd like to add it and Carol will add it to the list Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
The_Lady_Alicia	32. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 13 2011, 3:55 PM EDT I would also like to vote for Wolf Hall. I have a copy in my ever growing 'to read' pile but haven't got around to reading it yet, so this would be a good opportunity. Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
Conyle	33. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 13 2011, 4:00 PM EDT "I would also like to vote for Wolf Hall. I have a copy in my ever growing 'to read' pile but haven't got around to reading it yet, so this would be a good opportunity. " I've heard Wolf Hall is rather long and difficult to get through. If that is true, I wonder if it would be better to read during the winter when more of us are inside and ready to read a long detailed book. In reading groups I've seen in the past, summer reading picks are usually a bit lighter and shorter as people are vacationing and out and about more - and reading less. I think most of us are northern hemisphere and it's summer now. Or, if we pick something like Wolf Hall, perhaps we could just give it a longer time to get through it, rather than the traditional 1 month to read. Thoughts? Post reply Do you find this valuable?
Conyle	34. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 13 2011, 4:02 PM EDT "oh god no Dana, please don't make me do that. LOL " Now I think I must! I haven't seen your head spin around in some time! I'm going to have to create a bunch of new wiki accounts and vote for "The Other Boleyn Girl" 30 times and force you to read it! <evil laugh> Post reply Do you find this valuable?
The_Lady_Alicia	35. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 13 2011, 4:05 PM EDT Thats a good point. It is a pretty hefty book. I have never gotten around to reading it as I am studying for a history degree at the moment, so I have to give precedence to academic texts. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
henry's7thwife	36. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 13 2011, 4:16 PM EDT "Right here, just say you'd like to add it and Carol will add it to the list" Thanks Conyle! My choices are: Non - fiction Reign Of Henry VIII - David Starkey Jane Boleyn: The Infamous Lady Rochford -Julia Fox Fiction: The Secret Bride - Diane Haeger Murder Most Royal - Jean Plaidy Post reply Do you find this valuable?
henry's7thwife	37. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 13 2011, 4:18 PM EDT My opinion of Wolf Hall is that it is one of the worst books I have read in recent times. First thing, one can barely make out who is speaking and at whom it is targetted. For god's sake, if you can't use your pronouns properly, use names, lady! Also, I seriously think that her characterisation were mere caricatures of the people. And I can go on and on. Or should I wait until we actually review the book? ;) Post reply Do you find this valuable?
royalfalcon	38. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 13 2011, 4:31 PM EDT "My opinion of Wolf Hall is that it is one of the worst books I have read in recent times. First thing, one can barely make out who is speaking and at whom it is targetted. For god's sake, if you can't use your pronouns properly, use names, lady! Also, I seriously think that her characterisation were mere caricatures of the people. And I can go on and on. Or should I wait until we actually review the book? ;)" LOL I take it that is a no from you Kav for Wolf Hall? Post reply Do you find this valuable?
henry's7thwife	39. RE: Selecting a Book for the Book Read Aug 13 2011, 4:34 PM EDT "LOL I take it that is a no from you Kav for Wolf Hall?" In most strong terms, lol. I don't intend wasting one more second of my life reading Hillary Crap Mantel. But of course, I could opt out for that particular session if many others want to read it. Post reply Do you find this valuable?

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