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Favorite authorsJane Austen, Celeste Bradley, James Clavell, C. S. Forester, Suzanne Frank, Diana Gabaldon, Julie Garwood, Khaled Hosseini, Kazuo Ishiguro, Lisa Kleypas, Monica Mccarty, Colleen McCullough, David McCullough, Larry McMurtry, Margaret Mitchell, Karen Marie Moning, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Patrick O'Brian, Sharon Kay Penman, Julia Quinn, Paullina Simons (Shared favorites)

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About me I'm an avid reader, I've been this way ever since I learned how to read! It's what I'm really into these days when I'm not at work or making icons. I'm a huge Outlander fan, borderline obsessive when it comes to Jamie and Claire. While waiting for the next book to come out, I intersperse my reading with a lot of Highland and time travel romances to tide me over and I also try to read some current bestsellers or classics. I also read a lot of historical novels, concentrating mostly in Great Britian. I'm beginning to branch out into fantasy literature as well.

About my library I have tagged the books in my library by the year I read them. I also have some other self explanatory tags, categorizing them. Many books I do not own, some I do. This is mainly for me to have a list of all the books I've read and what year. I've rated them all according to how I felt about them at the time I read them. For all I know if I read them again now, I'd feel differently about them. I read all of the Nancy Drew books back in the early 70's, but I'm not listing them here. They were probably the last mysteries I've read. I can't remember all the books I've read in my life, but it's fun trying!

You can see what I've most recently read and my reviews on most of the books here:

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Pullo and Vorenus do have bit parts in 'Caesar,' but apparently according to CM's afterword they are even a bigger part of Caesar's own Commentaries about The Gallic War.

I agree Antony's part on HBO's Rome was well cast. But I also thought Servilia, Brutus, and Cicero were pretty good, too. Servilia didn't look like CM's character, but she was just as witchy and beguiling.

I also see you are a Gabaldon fan. Me, too. Anxiously awaiting the next installment.

posted by jhowell at 8:33 pm (EST) on Oct 13, 2008

The only other Margaret George I have actually read is 'Helen of Troy,' which I didn't like as well as 'Cleopatra.' But I have heard her 'Mary, Queen of Scots' and her 'Henry the VIII' are good. I bet you would like Cleopatra more if you read George's book. I am sure it was biased in her favour but she sure was a strong, fascinating woman.

So, am I missing a book? I thought I had the whole Masters of Rome series on my shelf. I have 'The October Horse' and 'Antony and Cleopatra' left to read, So there is another one called 'Caesar and Cleopatra?' Is that after October Horse maybe?

You know, I think if I had seen HBO's series after I read these novels I wouldn't have liked it either. It pales in comparison, but it sparked my interest. Certainly, the actor who portrays Cesaer wasn't a good choice. I did get a kick out of reading about Titus Pullo and Lucious Vorenus though -- I thought they were made up characters for the show. JEN

posted by jhowell at 7:11 pm (EST) on Oct 13, 2008

Hey - thanks for your comment. I am always almost startled when I realize someone actually reads my reviews. Overall, I did like the book and really love the series. Although I started reading it after I watched HBO's Rome -- I actually am finding that I have enjoyed the less well known stories of Marius and Sulla perhaps better. I think my favorite has been 'Fortune's Favorite' -- I really liked Sertorious as well as Spartacus and the slave revolt. I am looking forward to reading more about Cleopatra who has to be one of my favorite historical figures. Have you ever read any of Margaret George? More romancy, but still good historical fiction. Her 'Cleopatra' is quite good. Jen

posted by jhowell at 6:29 pm (EST) on Oct 13, 2008

I need to reread GWTW again, but there are so many books I haven't read out there that it's been hard to justify a reread! :) Maybe I'll get to it later this year, though.

Any idea when Gabaldon's next one will be out? I think it's called An Echo in the Bone.

posted by goddessladyj at 3:25 pm (EST) on Jun 29, 2008

I love the Outlander series, too! Looks like we have plenty of other books in common as well!

~Jenny
posted by goddessladyj at 12:00 am (EST) on Jun 29, 2008

I'll have to check out your link after I've read the first book, so I can properly appreciate it! But it sounds amazing, just like the books do! Okay, I wasn't thinking of reading it until after the other books in the series anyway, but now I know for sure from you. I really do think I am going to buy them-- possibly not all at once, though I would love to, only because of my ever-increasing pile of books and hardly-increasing non-pile of money. :)

Yes, I think he is going to be my favorite hero... well, except for maybe Edward, from Twilight, but he only has a step up from James *I think..... will tell you for sure later!* because he is a vampire, and I love them... Perfect combination for the perfect man: Highland Vampire with hugs amounts *but all equal!* of brains, brawn, and heart! I think if for nothing else, I'd love this book simply because it takes place in olden day Scotland, which I love. But don't worry, I know I will love the series for many other reasons too!
posted by The_Book_Queen at 9:26 pm (EST) on Jun 11, 2008

Yes! Lonesome Dove is on my list of top ten favorite books of all time. I read the prequels but they were pretty depressing. I loved Telegraph Days, though. That was a really fun book. Jane Austen is a favorite, I reread her books every once in a while. I loved the PBS series that they did on the books. I'm enjoying the Cranford series now, though I've never read the books. I never knew they existed! I might have to check those out.
posted by bookheaven at 1:29 pm (EST) on May 10, 2008

I, myself am a HUGE Outlander fan. I am on the 3rd book and savoring every minute of it. Claire just crossed over to find Jamie after 20 years and I must have looked like such a dork to my co-workers - me sitting at my desk with my head in the book and a huge grin on my face! And my husband thought I would never think of another man.....
posted by abruno at 4:28 pm (EST) on May 8, 2008

Hi!
I am also an Outlander fan and I must admit to sometimes reading a book just because someone on the cover is wearing a kilt! But nobody ever lives up to Jamie. I liked the Sara Donati series, too. Someone I work with was telling me about this great book she was reading that she picked up at the supermarket. She said that it was about a nurse who goes back in time to Scotland...and I screamed out "Outlander!" So funny! She got completely hooked and read all of them and then two other people at work also got hooked. We all LOVE Jamie!
posted by bookheaven at 3:19 pm (EST) on May 5, 2008

Welcome friend!

You know, I have a few other highlander romance books now..I don't know if I want to read them. Nothing can compare to the Outlander series. I can't wait to finish the book just to be able to reread them!
posted by MDLady at 1:13 pm (EST) on May 5, 2008

Crymeariver! I just made the connection. The Myspace page you joined (Qutlander Fans), that's me!! I'm still looking for stuff to add and any suggestions you have please feel free to suggest away! I do want to use a few of your icons and I will credit you for making them. They are awesome icons!

Any ideas on what else people may want to see on there?
posted by MDLady at 7:51 am (EST) on Apr 28, 2008

Believe it or not...I didn't find one Myspace page dedicated to Jamie and Claire..but I think this weekend I may just start making one. By the way...I loved your icons...my fave is the "if he were a horse.." Very nice.:)
posted by MDLady at 7:19 am (EST) on Apr 18, 2008

Did you ever think of doing a Myspace fan page for Jamie and Claire???
posted by MDLady at 9:47 pm (EST) on Apr 17, 2008

Hello and welcome to 40-Something Library Thingers! Please feel free to start some new topics. I've run out of ideas..:)
posted by MDLady at 7:17 am (EST) on Feb 8, 2008

Hello there!!

Yes, there are several characters mentioned in Into the Wilderness, but none directly connected yet. It was fun to run across their names, I won't mention them so I won't spoil the surprise. Yes, your discription of a Jane Austen character into upstate NY is quite correct, although she changes quite quickly to deal with her surroundings. THere are others in the series, but I'm wondering if I should stop now and work on Last of the Mohicans!!
Take care!!
posted by homeschoolmom at 11:39 pm (EST) on Jan 18, 2008

Julie, I am seeking new authors and I see you highly recommend Penman. This name is completely new to me. What is it about this author, her stle, etc that captivates you? Is there a certian title to read first?
posted by Schotzy at 6:40 pm (EST) on Jan 17, 2008

Hi, Julie, I, too, am mad for Jamie and Claire, and have essentially stopped mid stream in the Fiery Cross even though I have purchased Snow... because I cant stand to come to the beginning of the great "wait"!Doesnt that sound weird, but I just had to stop the read for a time. I actually stopped to partake in planning a long sojourn in Fraser Country and parts south. I would soo love to do the Gabaldon Tour but then again I want to take Scotlnad by storm on my own terms! Just for fun there are some Julie Garwood's and Kathleen Givens that I think you would really enjoy!
posted by Schotzy at 7:52 pm (EST) on Jan 13, 2008

glad to see a fellow scot's lover! I'll be checking in on your reads for recommendations too. I've read several great authors you dont have listed.
posted by Schotzy at 5:39 pm (EST) on Jan 13, 2008

Hi, Julie!

I know exactly what you mean about "no Caesar"! Well, we'll just have to muddle through somehow. :-(

And, after I posted the comment that an LTer had said this book wasn't a good as the rest, I got ANOTHER comment from someone else who said that she thinks it's one of the better ones in the series! There's simply no telling. Let me know what you think as you read it--my copy won't be here for some time.

Joyce
posted by Joycepa at 8:28 am (EST) on Jan 2, 2008

Hi, Julie!

Just wanted to apologize about seeming so certain that Antony and Cleopatra was not part of the Masters of Rome series. My belief was based primarily on the way it was advertised--or not advertised, actually--on Amazon. All the rest of the books in the series are labeled "Masters of Rome" and this one is not, at least on the Web site. I figured it was maybe something like Lindsay Davis did with her Falco series in Vespasian's time--take a diversion the way she did with the story of his mistress. Frankly, I'm delighted to see that I was wrong about McCullough, since I love that series. I'm hoping that she'll continue with Octavian's career although she's said that she doesn't want to. Still, she did do this latest book.

So, sorry for the misinformation about the book's place in the series. It was based on something I was told and the Amazon Web site. I should have checked further and didn't. Fortunately, the series doesn't stand or fall on what I think! :-)

Joyce
posted by Joycepa at 11:14 pm (EST) on Jan 1, 2008

Sure! I never turn away a friend! And I love Outlander too -- it is kind of a guilty pleasure for me though -- I am not always down with the over-the-top romance stuff - I guess I am very prudish and repressed ;) Isn't it funny that after readin one of those novels you feel like you can't possibly read anything else that is not about Jamie and Claire -- they are so consuming! I also see you have the Masters of Rome too which is becoming my current obsession.
posted by jhowell at 3:03 pm (EST) on Jan 1, 2008