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Born.A.Reader
The Painter's Daughter | Julie Klassen
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#paint #schoolspirit
One of several books I got from my neighbor-but haven't read yet.
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

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Master and Commander | Patrick O'Brian
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Did an episode on The Wager. We talked scurvy, old timey wooden ships, and whether it'd be okay for Jerry Jones to press gang Tom Brady out of retirement.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6C6qxwj0c4CJPNJsiUMCgy?si=sSTl1vC0S5i8kIQB2vern...

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Just as fun as the other books. Full of regency spies and romantic misunderstandings. The start of this one was more contrived than the previous two books, but the characters are likable and the story is engaging. Similar in tone to Georgette Heyer novels, though with more overt emphasis on the sexual tension between the main characters. The series has been enjoyable so far. Recommend.

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dysprosium2
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A fun sequel. It managed to capture the same charm as the first book, with distinctly different main characters. I particularly enjoyed the juxtaposition between the Henrietta-Miles story and the Eloise-Colin story. Willig's style is engaging and the characters and their relationships feel believable. Like the first book, there are some spicy scenes (it is a romance novel), but not overdone. Recommend.

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dysprosium2
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I bought this book thinking it was historical fiction about the history of a painting. When I actually started to read it though, I was delighted to find that it is a regency spy romance. The main characters have charming chemistry. I enjoyed the dual storyline between Eloise and Amy. More spicy scenes than I expected (especially considering that I thought it was about a painting to start with). But well written on the whole. Recommend.

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The Armour of Light | Ken Follett
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Read in May 2024...
18 Books
Five 5-Star reads this month:
• There Are Rivers in the Sky
• Bluebird
• O Caledonia
• poyums
• The Armor of Light (Kingsbridge # 4) ⭐️

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The Armour of Light | Ken Follett
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5 Stars • "The Armour of Light" by Ken Follett is the fifth installment in the Kingsbridge series. Set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the novel explores a time of significant societal upheaval and transformation in England. The story follows Sally Clitheroe, who faces personal tragedy amidst a backdrop of industrial change, social unrest, and the Napoleonic Wars. ⬇️

suvata This historical fiction novel delves into themes of progress versus tradition, class struggles, and the human costs of industrialization. It concludes the Kingsbridge saga, offering a sweeping narrative that spans a thousand years. 6mo
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KristiAhlers
Napoleon: A Life | Andrew Roberts
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Whilst this is a genuine #chunkster of a read...it's also very detailed read. It almost reads as a work of fiction...although there are brief moments of dry information (as a lover of historical nonfiction this didn't bother me in the slightest) but some readers may find it a little tedious. #bookspin @hearomaofbooks

Kristy_K Great review! I‘m hoping to get to this one later this year. The page count is definitely a little daunting. 8mo
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TheAromaofBooks
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Am I the only one reading this series who finds Laurence to be an insufferable twat? He literally refused to perform genocide at the end of the last book, and spends this entire book moping about it/sighing that he deserves to be killed for treason. To me, if you believe that what you did was right, then just blindly accepting the punishment for it makes no sense. Still an enjoyable read, but I'm here for Temeraire, not Eeyore-Laurence 😂

TheSpineView Fabulous! 9mo
Clare-Dragonfly I haven‘t gotten this far but Temeraire (and all the other dragons) is definitely much more of a draw than Laurence 😂 9mo
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RamsFan1963 I never finished the series for that reason. Loved the dragons, loathed the humans 9mo
TheAromaofBooks @Clare-Dragonfly @RamsFan1963 - Like I kind of get it, but at the same time... it just feels like Laurence wants to be a martyr to his country all the time 🙄 9mo
SonjaBolon Laurence is a product of his time and culture so I give him that. I‘m there for Temeraire and learning about how humans and dragons coexist in different parts of the world! Japanese and South American dragons were both very different from each other as were their relationships with the humans. Africa surprised me in a good way! The whole series has turned my perception about us humans on its head! Naomi is good at helping us imagine anew! 8mo
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