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The General and Julia: A Novel | Jon Clinch

Late for one #readathon and early for the next one, I finished this book today. When it became available on Libby earlier than expected, I jumped on it and read it (instead of what I‘d originally planned) around various holiday and other activities.

It‘s historical and poignant and a little bit fanciful, about my favorite Yankee after Derek Jeter. 😎

#DashingDecember

Andrew65

Andrew65 Sounds excellent! 4mo

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Susanita

The General and Julia: A Novel | Jon Clinch

My family pays no attention to wish lists 🤣🤣

If someone were to ask, however, I‘d suggest this book that was featured on a recent podcast.

#sundayfunday

BookmarkTavern

kspenmoll I have too many on my wish list!!! 4mo

BookmarkTavern What podcast? I‘m always looking for more podcasts that recommend me books! Thanks for posting! 4mo

Susanita @BookmarkTavern The Book Case by Charlie Gibson and his daughter Kate https://overcast.fm/+5Rh_HAsaw 4mo

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BookmarkTavern Immediately subscribed! ❤️ 4mo

Tamra My family always says they aren‘t giving me books because I have so many already. 😩 They don‘t get it. 😉 4mo

Susanita @Tamra 🤦🏻‍♀️ 4mo

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TheSpineView

Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution | James M. McPherson

#Movie2BookRecs @Klou
Movie: Lincoln

AnnCrystal The only movie I ever saw about Lincoln was: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)...LOL 4mo

TheSpineView @AnnCrystal I've not seen that one! 4mo

AnnCrystal @TheSpineView Been a long time since I've seen this one. It was slow going, yet very entertaining. Good, although it didn't make it on my top favorites list.

Oh, if you haven't seen Dracula Untold, highly recommend this film. This film did a brilliant job in combining some of the real history with the fiction character we've come to know as Dracula. Dracula Untold did make it on my favorites list. (edited) 4mo

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AnnCrystal @TheSpineView Dracula Untold is a 2014 film. 4mo

CatLass007 @AnnCrystal I read the book but I‘ve never seen the movie.

Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter

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AnnCrystal @CatLass007 I never knew there was a book. Was it good? 4mo

CatLass007 @AnnCrystal It was okay. Maybe 3/5 ⭐️. If we‘re talking about coming up with an unusual concept for a person or characters, I prefer Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. 4mo

AnnCrystal @CatLass007 true. The movie version was interesting, just a little slow on the storyline. Oh, I saw the previews on Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. That almost had me wanting to watch it...but Zombies freak me out LOL. Go figure, paranormal obsessed me is freaked out by zombies...LOL 4mo

CatLass007 @AnnCrystal There was a Pride and Prejudice and Zombies movie? I listened to the Audible three book series. I actually haven‘t finished the third one yet. I totally agree with you about zombies. I absolutely hate them. As a general rule I don‘t read about them and I definitely don‘t watch movies or TV shows about them. I‘ve seen exactly one zombie movie in my life and that was enough. It was B&W, and made in 1968. I watched it in 1980. (cont)⬇️ 4mo

CatLass007 @AnnCrystal Since it was in black and white, the amount of gore was minimal. It actually has a good storyline. I like the paranormal, I enjoy fantasy in general, and my Mom raised my brother and me on a diet of Star Trek. But zombies? Include me out! P&P&Z was just fun. And actually, I enjoy pretty much any genre. I just love books. (edited) 4mo

AnnCrystal @CatLass007 I believe I know the movie you're referring to, never could watch. Once, caught a little scene and had nightmares LOL 😂.

Funny thing is, my number-one favorite book series sometimes have “the undead zombie-like“ Garth Nix, The Old Kingdom books. Although, they only make occasional appearances.

For me, I'm a fan of fantasy...witches, ghost, etc. (edited) 4mo

CatLass007 @AnnCrystal I forgot to tell you the name of the movie. It‘s Night of the Living Dead. And thank you for the recommendation of your favorite fantasy series. It was already on my Audible wish list but I bumped it up. Tim Curry narrates the first three books in the series. So bonus. I don‘t know if he‘s not the narrator of the rest of the series because of the stroke or if they just decided to go in a different direction. I‘ll return (cont)⬇️ 4mo

CatLass007 the favor of a fantasy series recommendation. I think my favorite is the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. The Jane Yellowrock series is complete and I like it also. Faith Hunter is the author and I think her vampire origin explanation is extremely interesting and original. 4mo

AnnCrystal @CatLass007 That's the one! Night of the Living Dead...

Now that I consider it more, the undead show up in The Old Kingdom series probably more than occasionally, yet I can't say it bothers me...I guess a testament of Garth Nix storytelling! If you do try the series, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have...oh, so magical.

Tim Curry! That's a treat.

Thanks for the recommendations! I will look them up and keep watch for them. 4mo

CatLass007 @AnnCrystal You‘re welcome. 4mo

Klou 👍 4mo

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Susanita

Maps and Mapmakers of the Civil War | Earl B. McElfresh

Over the weekend my brother-in-law gave me the tagged book. It only required minimal reorganization to fit it into my bookcase BUT of course I didn‘t stop there.

While I was at it, I decided to pull potential 2024 #authoramonth selections (plus one for #randomclassics) and see what I have. It‘s an interesting mix!

tpixie 👏🏻💜 👏🏻 5mo

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JenniferEgnor

Long Remember | Mackinlay Kantor

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Another book I just can‘t get into. A novel about Gettysburg. I got this book when I was visiting there in 2018, from a little library sale. This book is an old one (1934) and has high ratings but I just can‘t get into it. Shown: we were standing on Little Round Top. The Devil‘s Den is to my left, beyond the scope of the picture. Having been there myself, I can tell you this is a place full of heavy energy. Haunting. This view would‘ve

JenniferEgnor overlooked thousands of bodies during those first July days in 1863. 8mo

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Ruthiella

Neverhome: A Novel | Laird Hunt

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Book 11 from my #14Books14Weeks2023 stack.

Melancholy (though a cheerful book about the US Civil War would be weird) and written in a sparse somewhat cryptic style. Constance Thompson dresses as a man and marches off to fight for the Union, while her husband stays on their farm in Indiana. The comparisons to Cold Mountain are apt, along with the loose allusions to the Odyssey. A slow read, despite its low page count.

TheHeartlandBookFairy

Leftcoastzen Yay ,Gumby & Pokey ! 8mo

Ruthiella @Leftcoastzen 😃👍 8mo

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Crystal83

Glory Road | Bruce Catton

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I just finished reading this book. I borrowed the book from my stepdad. It was an interesting book to read. I rated this book a 3 out of 5 stars. I have completed book 4 for #JoysofJune hosted by @Andrew65

Andrew65 That‘s brilliant 👏👏👏 10mo

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Susanita

April 1865: The Month That Saved America | Jay Winik