This novel was a fantastic account of the last of the Saxon English kings. Edward the Confessor was the last Saxon king to have a complete reign, and Harold Godwinson was the last Saxon king on the throne, however brief his reign was. Continue reading “I Am the Chosen King”
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Not Without Mercy The Black Death
I really wanted to like this book, Not Without Mercy The Black Death, by Philip Wright. I really, really did. I mean, it’s about the Black Death! How could I not like it? But I didn’t. I am sad now. Continue reading “Not Without Mercy The Black Death”
As You Wish…
I generally don’t care for memoirs. They seem too self important and egotistical, because unless you’re a president, or a scientist who made a remarkable discovery, or a doctor who found a cure for something, I can guarantee you’re not that important. Continue reading “As You Wish…”
Hand of Fire: interview with Judith Starkston
So, a cool thing happened this weekend with my book club meeting. A few months ago, while reading Sharon Kay Penman’s blog, she put up one of her infamous Book Bankruptcy Blogs. In it, I noticed a name I recognized – Judith Starkston, who was publishing a book called Hand of Fire.
“Is that… it can’t be… maybe it is a common name?” said my brain.
“I bet Google will know!” replied the rest of my brain. It can have some good ideas on occasion. So off we went to ask Google and lo, and behold! We were rewarded with a link! To a website! We clicked it! Continue reading “Hand of Fire: interview with Judith Starkston”
The Mists of Avalon
A recurring theme/love interest in my life is Arthurian literature. I’ll read Arthurian lit in just about any incarnation. So it seems appropriate that the first book review I post here is for what may well be my all time favorite book.
The Mists of Avalon
by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Reviewed by KM Continue reading “The Mists of Avalon”
Her Grace's Library 