What book are you currently reading?

[RefMom3]

I love historical mysteries, and got one of my co-workers hooked on them; so much so that she is now leading the "We Know Whodunnit" book group at the library One of my favorite authors is Candace Robb, who write the Owen Archer series. They are set in York in 1363. Owen was an archer for Henry Lancaster, but lost an eye in battle. He is sent to York to basically do spying for the Duke. There are many real people of the day with whom Owen interacts. The books are well-written, interesting, and seem to be true to the period. I really enjoy them.

[laedyfaire]

Oooo... sounds great! Going to order the first one of that series! Thanks!

[RefMom3]

I hope you enjoy it! There are 14t in the series now; I still have to get the last one. She has a couple of other series, too, and I've read the Kate Clifford books, but Owen is her most successful.

[laedyfaire]

ok! I only read actual paper books, preferably hardcovers. I have not adapted to the Kindle. just curious what your favorite type of print is.

[Trillium]

I only read real books, paperback or hardcover. I don't like electronic. I find it harder on my eyes. And I'm cheap....

[RefMom3]

The librarian in my library who manages our digital collection can rant on literally for a couple of hours about the costs and restrictions placed on digital books by publishers. There are pros and cons for digital books, but I figure if you're reading something you're enjoying, do it in whatever format you please. I generally don't care for audiobooks, but recently listened to (most of) British actor/comedian David Mitchell's irreverent by historically accurate Unruly, about the history of England's monarchs. He read it, which was why I wanted to listen to it

[laedyfaire]

I only read real books, paperback or hardcover. I don't like electronic. I find it harder on my eyes. And I'm cheap....

same

The librarian in my library who manages our digital collection can rant on literally for a couple of hours about the costs and restrictions placed on digital books by publishers. There are pros and cons for digital books, but I figure if you're reading something you're enjoying, do it in whatever format you please. I generally don't care for audiobooks, but recently listened to (most of) British actor/comedian David Mitchell's irreverent by historically accurate Unruly, about the history of England's monarchs. He read it, which was why I wanted to listen to it

sounds entertaining..both the rant and the audio book !

[RefMom3]

It was! Lots of swearing, though, but he pronounced it all so very properly, lol

[laedyfaire]

what more could you ask for!

[RefMom3]

Sure; because if Aethelred the Unready is behaving like a childish twit, then he needs to be called out on it proper.

[RefMom3]

EXACTLY!

[RefMom3]

Well, it's been a few months, but I'll add a few things. Australian author and stand-up comedian Benjamin Stevenson came out with a series whose first book is Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, about the family of Ernest Cunningham. Ernest is a writer of books about how to write mysteries, and finds himself in a real mystery during a family reunion. The first book is supposed to be in the pipeline to be made into a movie for HBO. The second in the series was Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect, and then had a Christmas story, Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret. I enjoyed all of 'em. Netflix is making a series of another favorite book, Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club. A group of seniors living in a facility in England end up playing detective; turns out one of the characters actually did work as a spy for the government, and she drives much of the action, even though the narrator is Joyce, a widowed former nurse who chronicles the group's adventures. Loved it and the rest of the series, and am looking forward to the show. About to start a short fantasy book by T. Kingfisher called Thorn Hedge, about a girl who was kidnapped by the fairies, and as an adult is asked by them to do one little favor by offering a blessing of protection to a newborn. Wouldn't be much of a story if things go according to plan...we'll see. Cheers~

[Craigmeister]

I just started "The Battle Of Verneuil, 1424 A Second Agincourt" by Richard Wadge.  It's about a lesser-known battle during the 100 Years War between England & France.  I got interested in this event by watching a video on it last month on the YouTube Channel "History Squad".  I portray an archer inside the gates & am mesmerized by the concept of the camaraderie of massed archers.  I've already learned lots about the battles of Crecy, Poiters & Agincourt.

[RefMom3]

That sounds interesting. I have a friend whose nom de faire includes "Archer." I think I've seen one or two of that channel's videos.

[laedyfaire]

I love historical mysteries, and got one of my co-workers hooked on them; so much so that she is now leading the "We Know Whodunnit" book group at the library One of my favorite authors is Candace Robb, who write the Owen Archer series. They are set in York in 1363. Owen was an archer for Henry Lancaster, but lost an eye in battle. He is sent to York to basically do spying for the Duke. There are many real people of the day with whom Owen interacts. The books are well-written, interesting, and seem to be true to the period. I really enjoy them.

I finally got a few of her books. Finsihing up something but she is next up!