tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post6221216826156424404..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: 5 Best Books: 5 Best Books Based On A True StoryYvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-8237961872637871382011-09-04T13:36:35.815-04:002011-09-04T13:36:35.815-04:00Kathy: Yes, these are five fabulous books. For som...Kathy: Yes, these are five fabulous books. For something a little different, I recommend 11 DAYS, especially. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-25544088647969735402011-09-03T19:16:59.025-04:002011-09-03T19:16:59.025-04:00This is a fascinating list, would that I had some ...This is a fascinating list, would that I had some room on the TBR Mount Kilimanjaro.<br /><br />I think I saw a fascimile of The Daughter of Time in an Inspector Morse PBS/BBC program.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-18677082920423510302011-08-30T22:54:07.202-04:002011-08-30T22:54:07.202-04:00ELEVEN DAYS is a terrific book, neer. I haven'...ELEVEN DAYS is a terrific book, neer. I haven't talked enough about this series, but it is one of the best. <br /><br />FRANCHISE is not my favorite Tey book, but it's highly thought of in many circles. <br /><br />Haven't read THE LITTLE STRANGER yet.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-71975785442809205322011-08-30T21:38:40.583-04:002011-08-30T21:38:40.583-04:00I have only read The Franchise Affair in this list...I have only read The Franchise Affair in this list.Thought that the end was a little flat. Have you read Sarah Waters' The Little Stranger, which borrows elements from this book?<br /><br /> Eleven Days seems interesting.neerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986509319841061021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-30419553385653724842011-08-29T18:37:50.646-04:002011-08-29T18:37:50.646-04:00Lauren: I especially liked this particular Amelia ...Lauren: I especially liked this particular Amelia Peabody book because it had to do with Tutankhamun's tomb. But I've enjoyed all the books in the series. Howled with laughter at the first five or so. <br /><br />How could you not like DAUGHTER OF TIME????Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-89661943113233530042011-08-29T18:36:16.056-04:002011-08-29T18:36:16.056-04:00Yvonne: If you like really good straight forward p...Yvonne: If you like really good straight forward police procedurals with suspense and tons of tension, then ELEVEN DAYS is for you. I love Harstad's work. But haven't seen anything new from him for several years. It's possible he may have passed away. <br />Don't know. Hope not.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-60315309946775856732011-08-29T18:34:42.232-04:002011-08-29T18:34:42.232-04:00Cassandra: Oh, I'm having fun with this. But t...Cassandra: Oh, I'm having fun with this. But there are a couple of subjects coming up that might be more than I can handle. We'll have to see. :)<br /><br />Ace Atkins is really a terrific writer. Very noir, though. <br />He's one of the few white writers who can write black characters and make them seem authentic.<br /><br />I've talked about DAUGHTER OF TIME before, it's one of my favorite books. You would love it.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-15056240717684701642011-08-29T17:50:16.540-04:002011-08-29T17:50:16.540-04:00I had a friend who read Daughter of Time in an Eng...I had a friend who read <i>Daughter of Time</i> in an English class and then give me the book because she didn't like it! I absolutely adored it. Maybe that's why we don't talk any more?<br /><br />Anyway, I read the first (maybe first two) Amelia Peabody novels <i>years</i> ago and really liked them. I need to pick them back up. Thanks for the reminder!Lauren Hairstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037717621464819611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-19095894753128958582011-08-29T16:52:30.009-04:002011-08-29T16:52:30.009-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.La Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-48848788590255770842011-08-29T16:51:44.748-04:002011-08-29T16:51:44.748-04:00Eleven days, when I started to read it sounded lin...Eleven days, when I started to read it sounded line Truman Capote.<br />I will have to get this one. They all sound like interesting reading..<br />yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-26573051635608462012011-08-29T15:32:23.571-04:002011-08-29T15:32:23.571-04:00Have you mentioned Tey before on one of your lists...Have you mentioned Tey before on one of your lists? I think The Daughter of Time sounds fascinating - exactly my kind of mystery! I have an Ace Atkins book sitting nearby, getting ready to send it to my mother. I may have to take a peak...<br /><br />Great list! I'm so glad you've taken a liking to the meme :)Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00362919925024094294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-17832610667321611742011-08-29T12:29:52.663-04:002011-08-29T12:29:52.663-04:00Bev: I'm not the biggest fan of THE FRANCHISE ...Bev: I'm not the biggest fan of THE FRANCHISE AFFAIR either, but it's still a pretty good book. I think it probably works best if you're not aware of the original story.<br /><br />My favorite Tey books:<br /><br />THE DAUGHTER OF TIME<br />BRAT FARRAR<br />A SHILLING FOR CANDLESYvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-54057274871369181742011-08-29T12:05:42.582-04:002011-08-29T12:05:42.582-04:00I had to go with The Daughter of Time too! Love t...I had to go with The Daughter of Time too! Love that book. I'm not so much a fan of The Franchise Affair. It just didn't grab me the way most of her books do.<br /><br />Here's the rest of my list: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/08/five-best-books-based-on-true-story.htmlBev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.com