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About meI am a reader, writer, and list-maker.
My profession is as a model, ironically.
I recently started a blog about my books and reading, A Labyrinthine Library
My life has always been intricately entwined with both the reading of and the collecting of books. They take up a large portion of my life, a fact that I am quite happy with.
My favorite book of all time is "Collected Fictions" by Jorge Luis Borges, who is also by far my favorite author.
I used to say that it was impossible to choose just one favorite book, but that was before I found Borges.
Thanks to him, my world of books is forever changed.
My goal with reading is to read a book per day. Sometimes I am more successful at this than at other times. The thought of never reading this or that book before I die depresses me, and so I resolve to read as much as is humanly possible. Even if I am ridiculously busy, I make time for my reading, no matter what. I read while walking, while in taxis and on buses, with meals, but not while driving... anymore.
I live on the beach outside sunny Miami, where I never actually go to the beach but do spend time lamenting the lack of bookshops and intellectuals in the area. Anyone in rain-dusted Europe want to trade?
My house is a library, a rice factory, and an Arabic coffee/tea room. So I call it.
Besides reading, I work, walk long distances, go to obscure authentic Thai restaurants, do photography, and theorize about philosophies and musings and whatever else in the form of my writings.
Besides books, I love history, music, the idea of rather than the solving of mathematics, learning new things, travel, and much else.
I fall in love with places easier than with people. The great loves of my life are Venice, New York City, Buenos Aires, and Barcelona. An ethereal recent trip to Chicago may have recently seduced me as well.
About my libraryBest Book of 2012 - Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino
Worst Book of 2012 - The Queen's Command by Maggie Osborne
Best Books of 2011 - Einstein's Dreams by Alan Lightman
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera
The Island of the Day Before by Umberto Eco
Worst Books of 2011 - Pocahontas by Susan Donnell
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
My book collection is my most important possession. I also consider it one of the most important things about me. I have been collecting books for as long as I can remember, though, not many of the books I had as a pre-teen or earlier still exist in my collection, as my tastes have changed.
I buy books that I have read and particularly enjoyed, books that I have an interest in reading, and always any classics or works of literature that I come across. I also collect old or curious books, some of which are worth quite a lot, some of which are worth something only to me.
I collect the new Penguin Classics books, all of which I think beautiful, as well as both modern and vintage Modern Library classics. The beautiful Classics Club editions I have recently started hoarding as well. I buy a lot of travel books published by DK and Lonely Planet, which I prefer to be either very outdated or very new.
I dream of eventually putting together a notable library consisting of any book worth noting from Ancient Times to present, as well as books on every topic imaginable, especially history, and allowing people to come and study or explore. I think that as digital books become increasingly popular, enormous physical libraries will become a rarity, and I'd like to be known for possessing one of the notable ones. I love sharing my books, though my generosity with letting friends borrow volumes hasn't always worked out so well in the past.
I recently moved into a gorgeous new apartment, with 2 bedrooms - one for me, one for my books! It has always been a dream of mine to have a room devoted entirely to books, and it's been amazing to actually get there. I won't be surprised if the books refuse to stay contained in just one room, though.
Currently, I am trying to read through all of the books that I own (isn't everyone?). I'm going down the shelf book by book (I am in the R section right now - meaning, all authors here have last names that start with R). I can't resist going by the library every now and then, though, so it will most likely take me a very long while to read every single book on my shelves. And of course, I am constantly buying more.
Once I reach Z, I will just go back to the A authors and start all over again. I have been using this system for two years now, and it seems to work well enough. Before, I would spend hours unable to decide which book to read next. Most often I would get so frustrated trying to make up my mind, I wouldn't end up reading anything at all.
Since I do have the odd hobby of meticulous list-making, I have kept a record of every book I have read since 2004.
All of those are entered here, and the ones that I read before that are entered whenever I remember them.
I mainly read classics and/or literary books and historical fiction. However, I'm always open to broadening my horizons. Recently I have started reading more non-fiction, mainly history books and biographies.
I usually don't care for fiction set in modern times, time travel books (they annoy me), or sci-fi.
I like fantasy, but I am extremely picky about it, and I don't go looking for it. Most of the fantasy I've read is because it was recommended for people who like Tolkien. But still, it's never the same. I have to admit that I am unabashedly taken with Harry Potter, though. They are a guilty pleasure that I feel no guilt about.
About My LibraryThing Collection
I am a devoted list-maker. My catalog of books here on LT is one of my favorite lists to expand.
If you are browsing through my collection, I recommend that you view it using my suggested style.
I only tag books that I have already read. In the comments section, I detail anything and everything that has to do with that particular book, from memories and places associated with it to where I purchased it, when I read it, previous homes, conversations about it: really anything. Some are short, some get pretty lengthy, depending on the book, of course.
In the summary section (I couldn't find another column that was like a 2nd comments section, so I mangled this one), I tag places and people associated with this book. For instance, if it was shipped to me from Chicago, I'll tag Chicago. If a friend gave it to me, or recommended it, I'll tag their name.
My Collections:
My Library: Here means, all of the books that I have read. I know that this may not be the typical meaning of the "My Library" collection here, but it's simply how things turned out.
Books That I Own: Are the books I have with me at the moment. Sadly, there are hundreds more back at my parents house in Virginia, which I haven't been able to ship to Florida yet.
To Read: Books that I don't own, and might forget about if I don't tag them. This is a very incomplete list that I make of books I see on LT that catch my eye. In truth I have a word document on my desktop that is 47 pages long listing books I want to read. And that's not including the ones waiting on my shelves!
Got Rid Of: What I tag books that did not deserve their prestigious place on my shelves. When I get rid of books, I either place them in the book swap that my apartment complex has or I trade them in to the used bookstore that I frequent.
Next 5 to Read Off My Shelves
The Interpretation of Murder - Jed Rubenfeld
The Satanic Verses - Salman Rushdie
A Thread of Grace - Mary Doria Russell
Sarum - Edward Rutherfurd
Scaramouche - Rafael Sabatini
Groups18th-19th Century Britain, Ancient and Medieval Manuscripts, Ancient History, Antiquarian Books, Book Care and Repair, Book Collectors, Historical Fiction, Literary Snobs, Medicine, Rare, Old or Offbeat —show all groups, Used Books
Favorite authorsJorge Luis Borges, Umberto Eco, T. S. Eliot, Atul Gawande, Thomas Hardy, Ernest Hemingway, Hermann Hesse, Homer, Milan Kundera, Vladimir Nabokov, Sharon Kay Penman, J. K. Rowling, William Shakespeare, J. R. R. Tolkien (Shared favorites)
VenuesFavorites
Favorite bookstoresBack in the Day Books, Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Aventura, Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Chesterfield Town Center, Blue Whale Books, Book Exchange, Book X-Change, Borders - Fort Lauderdale, Daedalus Bookshop, Heartwood Books, Selected Works Used Books and Sheet Music
Favorite librariesBroward County Library - Fort Lauderdale Branch, Broward County Library - Hallandale Beach Branch, Chesterfield County Public Library - Midlothian Branch
Other favoritesHemispheres Book-Swap
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Real nameJordan Richardson
LocationMiami, FL
Emailhemingway.was.here
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Member sinceDec 31, 2009
Currently readingThe Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart by Jesse Bullington
The Passions of Dr. Darcy by Sharon Lathan
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posted by system at 11:36 pm (EST) on Apr 25, 2013
posted by LisaMaria_C at 9:54 pm (EST) on Mar 14, 2013
1) I abandoned some books not my cuppa--and yes, I do review those, and for the same reason I review the books I complete--because I write the reviews really for myself more than anything, and I find I remember and get more out of the books I read when I review: learn more about writing (and myself) if I try to think why I like or don't like certain books. Which can be rather revealing at times and thus a bit scary to put the reviews out on the internet as I do. Although I find LibraryThing draws few trolls.
2) I had read some really dense difficult books lately, and I think they acted like weight-lifting exercises, because recently turning to light reading I just flew through them. Reading Young Adult fantasy of 300 pages in large print not being the same thing as say 800 page trade paperback in tiny font with challenging structure, subject and vocabulary.
So yes, I have recently gotten through an embarrassing amount...
posted by LisaMaria_C at 4:17 pm (EST) on Mar 10, 2013
Nancy
posted by lit_chick at 10:04 pm (EST) on Mar 9, 2013
I was browsing my comments so I don't remember replying back to you, but thanks for your kind message.
I'm trying my best to show her how beautiful and wonderfull the world is intellectually. She's already attending ballet and piano lessons (and I'm learning something on the way, piano that is). If I get a pay rise, I would love to send her to French lessons!
She's eager to see Paris so I'm trying to plan to take her and her mother (my sister) in the summer, which is great as I need to change the habbit of being solo at the Eiffel tower 8 times a year. I know it's wrong but the view is breath-taking. Paris is my favourite city!
And yes it is the 11th edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica. I got it pretty cheap in near fine condition. I have been trying to find a decent copy since 2009 but it's much rarer here in Europe than in the US. I think you have a better chance of finding a good copy.
take care
Faisel
posted by ironjaw at 7:33 am (EST) on Feb 5, 2013
Miami must be amazing with the beautiful weather.
Oh and I like the story about the Mozart book. I hope you find the composer.
posted by ironjaw at 5:45 am (EST) on Jan 4, 2013
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posted by AmanteLibros at 12:40 am (EST) on Oct 26, 2012
I vary. At first I did awards but its now hard to find any new ones besides some really obscure ones, although I try keep the 2012 ones updated. I am currently working on medals that have been awarded to zoologists and botanists. I find also there is little detail on the person eg DOB education etc so I try do it all. Of course while doing this I get a lot of combiners and distincts.
Bergs
posted by bergs47 at 10:02 am (EST) on Oct 12, 2012
I see you just behind me in CK stats. Which items do you like doing,,, just curious.
Bergs
posted by bergs47 at 5:52 am (EST) on Oct 12, 2012
posted by blairelizabeth at 9:59 pm (EST) on Oct 10, 2012
I am a little jealous of you! you live near the ocean and I desperately miss the water. Not a lot of it in Tucson you know! ;)
posted by AmanteLibros at 2:01 pm (EST) on Sep 1, 2012
Thank you so much for the compliments on my library. It really is my prized possession. I am not a huge materialistic person but I must admit I cannot resist a book store. I purchased most of my collection from used books stores here in Tucson. Despite it's relatively small size, Tucson has quite a few books stores. In answer to your second question, I have found many interesting little things inside the books I purchased. As an example, I bought a used copy of "The Mediterranean" by Emil Ludwig for $6.00. When I looked in the book later that day, I found out that it had a personal letter from Emil Ludwig to his editors asking if this advanced copy of "he Mediterranean" met with their expectations. So I now have the very first copy ever printed of said book. My copy was the personal copy of the author and includes personal correspondence. I was happy as a clam! I also found a first edition of Alfred Rosenberg's "Myth of the 20th Century" with photographs of several people in the Nazi party tucked into the book as bookmarks.
I am in the middle of posting new pictures of my library so if you check back in a few days, there should be at least ten more.
Since you mentioned Barcelona, I must ask, did you make it to Madrid, Zaragoza or any of the cities in Andalusia? I lived in Spain for almost seven years and I am deeply, hopelessly in love with the whole country.
One last thing, your library is quite impressive as well, so take heart, you are well on your way to having your own little Alexandria in your home.
posted by AmanteLibros at 1:53 pm (EST) on Sep 1, 2012
I'm a huge fan of reading books before seeing the movie adaptation--even if it makes me like the movie less--but then the book is always better anyway. ;)
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 5:08 pm (EST) on Mar 21, 2012
Have a great day! -- Garp
posted by Garp83 at 9:36 am (EST) on Feb 1, 2012
posted by john257hopper at 4:14 pm (EST) on Jan 13, 2012
regards,
Vivienne
posted by VivienneR at 10:52 am (EST) on Dec 5, 2011
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 11:56 pm (EST) on Oct 20, 2011
From what I recall, I enjoyed 'Cold Comfort Farm' - although my copy was gathering dust on the shelf for years before I finally got around to reading it! The connection with 'Emma' is what prompted me to give Gibbons a try, even though she is apeing Bronte and Hardy more than Austen.
Sarah
posted by AdonisGuilfoyle at 2:11 pm (EST) on Oct 5, 2011
Sarah
posted by AdonisGuilfoyle at 5:42 am (EST) on Oct 5, 2011
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 1:49 pm (EST) on Aug 24, 2011
Thanks for the kind words about my manuscript. Hopefully an agent will pick it up and you'll actually get to read about Briseis someday in print. Yes, it's definitely fiction, although I write a fair amount of history about the Troy, the Mycenaeans and Hittites on my website www.judithstarkston.com. I also do a lot of historical fiction and author interviewing on my website also. I look forward to seeing you around Librarything. I'll request you as a friend--our reading interests clearly run in the same direction. So nice to get to know you.
Judith
posted by Judith_Starkston at 12:32 pm (EST) on Jul 2, 2011
I'm so pleased we agree about the beauty that is My Antonia. I'm a Nebraskan, so Willa Cather holds a special place in my heart. (In college, I lived in the building named after her!) It's always assigned reading here, and so under-appreciated.
posted by jenreidreads at 8:58 pm (EST) on Jun 16, 2011
~Jenny
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Deborah
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posted by erinclark at 1:45 pm (EST) on Jun 3, 2011
Oh, thank you for this review! I have never laughed so much so early on a morning, and yes, I too am disturbed how popular this tripe is. I won't be reading Gabaldon to find out for myself, however!
posted by AdonisGuilfoyle at 4:34 am (EST) on Jun 2, 2011
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posted by brynnr at 2:42 pm (EST) on May 18, 2011
I'm a beginning history major, only just starting to really enjoy historical fiction. I like it a lot more once I have a historical context. The ancient cultures are my favorite, especially Egypt... I see you've read my all-time Egyptian favorite, Mara Daughter of the Nile. How about The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan? (Modern-day fantasy based on Egyptian mythology, but nobody makes myths come alive the way he does.)
posted by FFortuna at 8:58 pm (EST) on May 12, 2011
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 4:04 pm (EST) on May 1, 2011
The books in a library are rather like a chair with one leg, they give you much more than "an idea," but not enough on its own to do much with. But if you put that alongside of another thing or two in their profile, a good deal more begins to emerge. The reviews you've posted, for instance, are quite significant. Not only are you a true reader (who responds to the words taken in -- and not everyone does much of that), but you are obviously a writer as well. I shall be coming back to explore what you've made of your library at greater length. For now, thank you for adding something fresh and worthwhile to my perambulations among these endless aisles and stacks of ventures awaiting those ready to explore. With kindest thoughts ...
posted by GeneRuyle at 5:29 pm (EST) on Mar 31, 2011
:)
posted by tomcatMurr at 10:18 pm (EST) on Mar 30, 2011
posted by makaiju at 9:32 pm (EST) on Mar 12, 2011
It was a pleasure to read your note this morning; I'm glad you find my library interesting because yours is fantastic! I feel like I could spend days browsing your library ;-)
Most of my reviews tend to be pretty long, unfortunately! (Or fortunately, I guess, depending on whether you like 'em long or short!) I've been writing for a book blog for several years now (http://fashion_piranha.livejournal.com) and updating that site regularly has forced me to write reviews at least once a week. Over time, it adds up to the crazy number of reviews you see here.
How is your 365 Books Challenge going? I wish I could try to reach that level of reading...lately, it seems like I'm lucky if I can manage to read one book a week!
posted by makaiju at 12:03 pm (EST) on Mar 12, 2011
I've had so much trouble finding Winter Prince, you wouldn't believe. Surely it's not out of print? It seems like a new book! LOL! And you can't find Rebecca? It's a classic! Whenever a friend tells me how much they love Redeeming Love,(another spit-worthy book) I sigh and make them read Rebecca.
I'm having trouble finding Flea in her Ear, too, but I expected that, and I had read Queen's Own Fool beforehand. Jane Yolen is awesome.
Ooh, and I found Kommandant's Girl in your library and read that too. Fairly good,(and I'm extremely prickly about WWII fiction.)Most of the characters were quite sympathetic, (even the Nazi-well almost) except the heroine became annoyingly naive as time went on. I do hope you post a review of that one, I know you would do a better job than I could!)
I saw you had My Antonia and Jude the Obscure in your library. Read those too! (I can get bossy about books, I want everybody to read the books I've loved and burn the books I hated, LOL!)
My Antonia is one of my favorite love stories and my favorite work of American fiction PERIOD, and Jude is amazingly modern. It blew my mind.
And I hope you don't mind if I borrow your format for listing the information about your library? I've been meaning to write mine for a while and yours is a very clear outline.
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 8:04 pm (EST) on Jan 25, 2011
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posted by okrysmastree at 1:02 pm (EST) on Jan 12, 2011
The quick hits on my profile are books my RL book circle has read over the past 16 years. Right now we're reading Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" to discuss it on the sixteenth. *yawn* I dislike reading plays, no matter how classic they are represented as being.
Enjoy your day today, and I hope I'll see more of you around LT!
Cheers
RMD
posted by richardderus at 6:29 am (EST) on Dec 2, 2010
posted by alana_leigh at 4:26 pm (EST) on Nov 30, 2010
I would definitely appreciate any recommendations you could give me. I love reading about: royalty-fiction or nonfiction-especially European; WWI(usually from a girl's perspective); art and art history(mainly during the Victorian Era); and there is nothing I love more than a good play or fairy tale retelling! :)
Thanks so much, and I hope these recommendations work for you!
(Ancient Egypt)
Egypt's Queen Cleopatra-Iris Noble(this is out of print, but it's definitely worth buying on Amazon-it's probably my favorite book about Cleopatra)
(Ancient Times)
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths-Bernard Evslin AND Heroes, Gods, and Emperors from Roman Mythology-Kerry Usher
(Italian Renaissance)
The Smile-Donna Jo Napoli
(Gothic)
Rebecca-Daphne Du Maurier(you really have to hurry up and read this-my sister and I LOVE this book...and Maxim. ;)
Dragonwyck-Anya Seton(terrible when compared to the former, but hey, you said Gothic!)
Mistress of Mellyn-Victoria Holt(Somewhat of a cross between Rebecca AND Jane Eyre, fabulous!)
FINALLY, I would recommend 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff. It is THE ULTIMATE book by book lovers for book lovers--excellent--and the movie is sweet as well.
P.S. and WHY, out of all your blessed and numerous tags, do you not have a "young adult" tag? I only ask because I'm annoying. :D
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 10:21 pm (EST) on Nov 9, 2010
In terms of historical fiction, have you considered Suzanne Frank's Reflections in the Nile et al.? I read them years ago and remember them not being as cheesy as they sound. The fall into the gray area of Historical Fiction(?)/Romance(?), and most people don't know how to classify them. The Silver Wolf by Anne Rice's sister (Alice Borchardt?) is one of my fav historicals for the Late Antique/Early Medieval Rome aspects, although the supernatural element might put you off.
I'm going through a phase of YA, all the time. I have to read so many ancient authors and secondary lit on Classics/Ancient History topics for my PhD that the lighter my pleasure reading, the better.
posted by dizzyweasel at 4:00 pm (EST) on Nov 2, 2010
posted by wisewoman at 9:50 am (EST) on Oct 29, 2010
posted by thesnowtigress at 4:46 pm (EST) on Oct 20, 2010
Thank you for the kind comment about my books on LT.
Unfortunately, they don't 'Look Beautiful' in real life. I have run out of shelf space and I have books in piles, boxes and drifts. I live in a small apartment and have no more wall space for more bookcases.
Ficus
posted by FicusFan at 7:53 pm (EST) on Oct 3, 2010
posted by wisewoman at 2:03 pm (EST) on Oct 2, 2010
But I am a huge sucker for classics & historical fiction too,(as well as poetry & fairy tale retellings)and I just wanted to say thanks again for your many tags. I've been a (blissful) librarything fan for 3 years now, and I've gotta hurry up and get an unlimited membership!!! (not that I procrastinate or anything...most of my books are on my virtual bookshelf on facebook, and it AIN'T librarything!) I need to get to work on my tags now too, I'd sure appreciate any advice in that area. And kudos to your "age differences" tag, I've been meaning to do something like that forever, but I wasn't quite sure how to phrase the tag. Thanks again!
posted by FutureMrsJoshGroban at 3:24 pm (EST) on Sep 29, 2010
posted by blackdogbooks at 9:55 am (EST) on Sep 29, 2010
You are very welcome. I see there is plenty of 'London books' in your library. The group is new, I also hope more readers will join us.
cheers
posted by BedlamGuest79 at 11:53 am (EST) on May 31, 2010
posted by AdonisGuilfoyle at 12:50 pm (EST) on May 19, 2010
Dropping "The Road" in the post for you today. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
posted by msstephaniebuck at 4:21 pm (EST) on May 1, 2010
Honestly, you can't go wrong with Wodehouse no matter which one you start with. The Code of the Woosters: Jeeves to the Rescue is one of my favorites, partly because I listened to it on audiobook read by Jonathan Cecil and nearly died laughing as I drove home from work :). If you can find a copy of that, it's well worth the listen. Wodehouse and Cecil are a lethally hilarious combination. Bertie Wooster Sees It Through is also great... and The Inimitable Jeeves... and — but I'll stop. I think you're safe no matter which one you pick.
Enjoy! And do let me know what you think of Wodehouse :)
posted by wisewoman at 1:19 pm (EST) on Mar 29, 2010
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posted by MeditationesMartini at 2:31 pm (EST) on Mar 21, 2010
Suggestion for a book Ali and the Golden Eagle, published by Sonlight Curriculum. It is targeted for a young audience, but I am finding it very interesting as I read it aloud to my 9 year old son. Setting is Saudi Arabia, a autobiographical account by an American meeting a young Saudi and his family, and their attempt to find and train a golden eagle.
posted by gardenerinthesand at 10:47 pm (EST) on Mar 16, 2010
posted by Ape at 7:54 am (EST) on Mar 9, 2010
Erin
posted by erinclark at 9:45 pm (EST) on Mar 5, 2010
Tim
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posted by lilmanmom at 1:38 pm (EST) on Mar 1, 2010
Rosemary (Sutcliff) - a close relative - loved clothes, style, fashion and dressing up. She transcended her rather severe disabilities, as you can see for example on the cover of the original hardback edition of her autobiography Blue Remebered Hills
Kind regards
aglawton
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posted by prettypagan42 at 7:02 am (EST) on Jan 28, 2010
By 'texture' I mean pretty much what it says on the tin. ^-^ I have a (weird) form of synesthesia that has me attaching textures to sounds. Unfortunately, also sounds of languages. Sometimes/With some things, it's stronger than others. For example, I struggled quite a bit with describing the texture of Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper, but The Dead Zone (King) was a piece of cake. That one was so strongly present... Sometimes it really sucks, though, because I'll come across an author I really like in every aspect but how I experience the way the book is written. (Robin McKinley is a good example. I loved the stories I read, storywise. I could see the beauty of the lines. But... Texture-wise it just felt like wading through treacle. I hate that, possibly even more than reading a book that just needed a good edit, or two, to shine.) I hope that answers the question, but please don't hesitate to tell me if it doesn't!
(Also, I hope you don't find this presumptuous of me, but since we don't seem to be sharing any of his books I thought I'd throw the name out there: Guy Gavriel Kay. He doesn't, sadly, write straight-up historic fiction so if you absolutely hate any and all forms of fantasy now he's not for you. But he writes stories quite firmly based on real historic events. His latest book is based on Chinese history, so I thought it worth mentioning. Might be it's something you'd be interested in and wouldn't have heard of for a while otherwise. If I am stepping over some sort of line - I always feel a little awkward randomly recommending books or authors. It makes me feel like some spambot. *sigh* - but, if I am being presumptuous, I apologise. I didn't mean to be. From your profile it just seems like something you might find interesting. You're welcome to return the favour at any rate. ^-^ Wishlists can't be big enough!)
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