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What should I read next?

LinnyaLinnya member
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I've just finished An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon and I need something else fun to read.  A little escapism would be good for me right now.  I love Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, historical fiction, modern fiction...and I'm open to anything new. 

So, what should I pick up next?

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  • JenniferJaneCJenniferJaneC member

    Have you read Loving Frank?  I totally devoured that book.  It is sort of a fact-based fictional account of Frank Lloyd Right's dramatic, long term extramarital affair with Mahmah Bothwick.

    Loved that book.  I may go read it again.

    Jack Donovan, b. Christmas Eve, 2009.

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  • hamilton.jahamilton.ja

    so these aren't nearly as good as Louisa May Alcott or Jane Austen but if your'e looking for historical fiction.... have you read the Philippa Gregory books? I read lots of them while I lived in Europe. Very escapist I think, but still sort of based in fact. I don't know if they'd be difficult to find in English, though. I know a lot of the women on the IN board complain about the difficulty of finding books in English. But I know it is possible - you might be able to use amazon to ship from the UK as well if you're willing to pay that much. 

     

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  • jennterrelljennterrell
    The Red Tent. Very interesting historical fiction loosely based on biblical characters.
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  • CJsMommy2CJsMommy2
    Ditto Phillippa Gregory!!  Just don't start with the Wideacre Trilogy, not her best books.  Also love the Gabaldon books! 
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  • LinnyaLinnya member

    The Red Tent has caught my eye before...I may have to pick that up along with one of Gregory's books.  My niece (college age) really likes them and I just haven't tried them. 

    Off to see what I can find used on Amazon...

    Thanks!  Good ideas, all!

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  • CABunnyCABunny member
    Ahab's Wife is a great historical fiction book inspired by Moby ***. Easy read and very engaging.
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  • thejennigirlthejennigirl

    imagejennterrell:
    The Red Tent. Very interesting historical fiction loosely based on biblical characters.

    I loved this book!

     

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