Member: Avogt221

Le Salon Litteraire du Peuple pour le Peuple, one of LTs most active groups, is doing a month-long interview with me regarding my new novel The Red Album of Asbury Park Remixed. The interview starts February 1. The group’s url is http://www.librarything.com/groups/thequestforthelastpa and the topic’s title is Alex Austin: Feb. '10s featured real-life underappreciated author. (Whether I will be more or less underappreciated after getting slammed with questions for a month is uncertain, but it should make for some lively reading). It’s not expected that everyone who asks a questions will have read the book. I’m underappreciated, after all. The book is available in print (make sure it’s the “Remixed” version) and if you feel compelled to read it but can’t afford it, send me an e-mail at alaust70@aol.com and I’ll send you a free pdf. Le Salon’s discussion leader has read the book and found it "riveting." You’ll find reviews of The Red Album of Asbury Park Remixed on Librarything and Goodreads.
Alex

posted by AlexAustin at 6:55 pm (EST) on Jan 21, 2010

Great collection of books

posted by OliviaBrooks123 at 4:17 am (EST) on Jun 29, 2009

Avogt221 - I liked the Ascent of Money. He goes off a tangent or rather leaves the historical aspect of money when he reaches current events - but it's his pulpit so he can say what he wants. However, the book is fascinating and really highlights the evolutionary character of the medium of exchange. The many attempts to manipulate currency to attain a certain end always has its (inflationary) consequences - all repeatedly shown throughout history. I recommend it. After I read it, I realized he has written other historical books about various topics. It will interesting to read them too. I recommend it! Have a great day! - Andy

posted by kb1dqt at 7:46 am (EST) on Jun 28, 2009

Hi, Aaron!
Thanks so much for the suggestions. I have not read any of those authors, yet. My daughter has The Historian, so I can borrow that from her. The last historical fiction that I read was the trilogy Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset. I read that for the Group Reads -- Literature group and it was terrific! It is set in medieval Norway. Right now I am reading The Leopard for the same group which is on Italian unification and it is pretty good, too. Have a great day!
--BJ

posted by billiejean at 2:43 am (EST) on Feb 23, 2009

Aaron-

I enjoyed Teutonic Knights by William Urban. I thought it was an interesting read. I also found Borderland: A Joureny Through the History of the Ukraine by Anna Reid informative. Was a bit of a slow read, but informative.

Thanks,

Tom

posted by Tpartin at 9:06 pm (EST) on Feb 22, 2009

Hi, Aaron,
Thanks for your suggestion for the Bernard Cornwell Grail Quest books. I actually often like books that are written more for men. I am not particular about what period of historical fiction, although I do like the medieval time period and world war 2. One book that I think might be from the medieval period that I have been meaning to read is "The Name of the Rose." Have you read that one? Anyway, thanks for your recommendation and have a great day!
--BJ

posted by billiejean at 9:26 pm (EST) on Feb 21, 2009

Hi Aaron,

"How to Lose Friends & Alienate People" is an entertaining read. It's light as you might suspect but still just crazy enough to keep you reading until the end. I'm not sure if its worth adding to your library but worth a check out at the public library. I kept it around for weeks as a 'filler' when I only had a few moments before I had to do something else. Airplane fodder? - Andy

posted by kb1dqt at 2:19 pm (EST) on Feb 21, 2009

Always nice to find others interested in medieval history. I found your profile through the Medieval Europe group. Any particular book you would recommend? What's your favorite non-fiction book on medieval history? I'm always looking for new books to add to my library. Thanks.

Steven
http://steventill.com

posted by StevenTill at 5:27 pm (EST) on Jan 9, 2009