The Romanovs: 1613-1918 | 
Non-fiction: I found this part interesting because it taught me a lot about the russian history, and how people were punished. this part is rather dark but we can't rewrite the past but reading about it and understanding it is rather interesting. From this passage in the book I understood why Ivan the terrible was given that name. I think that this book is a good dive into history, and how people ruled at that time.
Genre: Biography
Start/end: Feb.19- March 27th
Summary: This is a book that puts us into the history of russia, it talks about the different eras of time and how there were different struggles/ challenges depending on the time period and their solutions.
#12ColoursOfDecember - Mint Green
These look more blue for some reason, but they are mint green on the Kindle covers.
6 points
@Clwojick #WinterGames2020
#MerryReaders
Forgot to sign up for the swap, so I bought myself a #jolabokaflod gift. At 700+ pages, that should keep me out of trouble for a bit!
Been trying to work my way through this massive thing, and I think it‘s just system overload for my brain. It seems well researched and full of great information but my brain isn‘t retaining any of it. I like history but perhaps in smaller doses and timeframes. 😅😂
Another tag for #Ispy by @thegreensofa thankyou😘.It was hard to find a green book!!
This is one on my pile to be read. I became fascinated by the story of the Romanovs after a holiday to St Petersburg. I would like to tag @Velvetfur and the colour would be orange 🍊😍
pickWow, I feel like I deserve a medal after finishing off this bad boy! It‘s huge and heavy going but at times brilliant and intriguing! I loved some of it and other times it was rather dry! A weird and wonderful book! (I finally finished Helen!! 🥳🙌🏻)
pickFinally finished this chunkster! Difficult to decide on a rating for this one. It was very up and down as to whether it held my interest or was very dry.
I did learn a lot though so for that reason I‘ll give it a (low) pick. It improved with the reign of Nicholas II, @Caroline2 , but be warned the actual execution is rather distressing.
#nfnov #til all about Rasputin. I thought he was around in mediaeval times - no idea he was so ‘recent‘ 😳
#nfnov Today I learned that here in Harrogate my ancestors were rather rude - staring at Empress Alexandra Romanov as she visited to ‘take the waters!‘
#til
It‘s getting more and more interesting @Caroline2 - up to 70% now - how are you doing?
Hey @squirrelbrain how are you getting on with this? One day I‘m finding its really interesting then other days I‘m finding it a slog. 🤷♀️ I feel like I want to be done with it now but I‘m only 37% through!! 🤦♀️ #looseygooseybuddyread
#weeklyforecast
2 books on the go currently; I‘ll finish In the Wilderness and continue with the tagged book, which is a bit of a chunkster at almost 800 pages.
I‘m getting the Carolina book from the library tomorrow and hope to start the Doig too.
All of these are for #nfnov so I might need some fiction too, but that depends on my mood....
Finished a documentary that looked at Czar Nicholas II and his wife Alexandra, through their extremely passionate letters. #TodayILearned so much about the fall of the Romanovs, but also the love the two had for each other - they used code names to represent their desires, and she numbered her letters (there were that many). Arguably, their devotion led to the dynasty‘s fall. Author of tagged book is one of those interviewed in the program. #NFNov
Oh my... it‘s off the shelf @squirrelbrain and it is huge and heavy!! 😟 But I‘m diving in! #looseygooseybuddyread #nfnov
So I'm cleaning up on my saved posts on Facebook and I stumbled across an old article from Bookbub:
12 Books to Read if You're Obsessed with Anastasia
https://www.bookbub.com/blog/books-about-anastasia-and-the-russian-revolution
📷: Google images
Look what is on offer today in the birthday sale @Ms_T @andrew65 @Cathythoughts @jenniferw88
#russians
#wanderingjune
This has been on my Kindle for quite a while but it‘s such a chunkster I can‘t bring myself to start it.... one day! 😁
pickAbsolutely stunning account of the Romanov dynasty. An impressive feat to keep everything interesting, but I was enthralled throughout.
I am fascinated by the Russian Revolution so I‘m looking forward to reading this one! 👍🏻 #revolution #beatlemaynia
Update: just purchased paperbacks of the Rappaport book I just read, two others, and the tagged book. I‘m stuck on this little slice of history and I need more!
When I think #frozen , I think of Russia. The cold winters. The barren and scary Siberia. I‘ve yet to read this, but I rescued it from the library - the pages are literally falling out! This family dynasty has such an intriguing and sorrowful story, I want to learn more. #WinterWonderland
I highly recommend this. Get it at this price while you can 📚📖
TMW you realize every thing in your house becomes a #bookshelf I Realize this #TBR is heavy into #NF #History #Royals
Reading this huge book on Romanovs currently and I have to pause often to deal with the violence and cruelty! People complain about torture shown in Game of Thrones. They should read real history to gain some perspective on the real human condition. I often justify the past cruelty by telling myself that those were diff times. But then I remember Syria of today and it horrifies me.
Sunday reading! And coffee. Lots of coffee.
pickA great overview of the ruling Romanov dynasty. If you are unfamiliar with the time period, there can be some confusion as the focus tends to stay with the family itself. With a bit of background knowledge, the details of the personal lives of the Romanovs become enthralling.
pickLove Russian history!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
bailedI give up. If I can get my hands on the physical book, I might give this another shot, but the audiobook is not a pleasant experience. 🤦♀️
This audiobook is one of the most difficult I‘ve listened to. I‘m trying to stick with it but the subject matter is very confusing. I‘m not sure I like this book at all? 🤔
I‘m listening to this on audiobook. Is it any less confusing if I read it in physical form?
Part of my fascination with the Romanov family is their undying #devotion to the idea they were ordained by God to rule Russia. Their inability to see the changes around them was tragic. Well, much of Russian history is overwhelmingly tragic.
#readingresolutions @Jess7
For as much as I read, I've never seen this word used before. 🤓🧐🍹🍸. I so very much 💖💖 books!
#currentlyreading
It‘s taken me two weeks, but with extensive note taking, I finished reading The Romanovs by Simon Sebag Montefiore this afternoon! 748 pages of amazing history that spanned over 300 years.
This is my 43rd book for the year and I plan to try and make that number a nice tidy 45 by Jan. 1st.
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pickThe Romanovs were the ruling dynasty of Russia for over 300 years. The Romanovs by Montefiore discusses the rise, the scandals, the successes, the failures, and the fall of the powerful dynasty in an interesting and captivating way. I have always been obsessed with the Romanovs (esp. the last imperial family) so I really enjoyed this book. I gave it five stars on Goodreads! ✨
Quick #bookandtreat to go with my #setinwinter read, after all, there is a whole lot of winter in Russian histories. I can't think of a better end to the day.
#decktheshelves #seasonsreadings2017 @RealLifeReading @JoeStalksBeck @Tiffy_Reads
My #12daysofbookstagram #flatlay featuring a book that has been on my TBR for a while. It‘s beautiful and I‘m excited to read it, but a little intimidated!
I'm on a bowling league with my dad at the bar he frequents. While he socializes, I read. ✨
I have been wanting to read about The Romanovs for a while now. Anyone read anything about them and have some recommendations?
#Recommendations #Seeking #NonFiction #HistoricalFiction
My husband got me a copy of The Romanovs for my birthday! 😊🎉
I have to get my hands on a copy of this! I have a fascination with the Romanovs and sometimes spend hours researching imperial Russia.
Just got this in the mail! I own the audiobook but I heard that each section has a great family and timeline, so ordered a paperback copy. Hoping to read this and SPQR this summer as part of #20booksofsummer #bookmail #bookhaul
😊i love history and i'm just fascinated by russian history specially the Romanovs, i surelly will enjoy this book ❤️💚
