Sunday, February 15, 2009

Good Book - Happy Valentine's Day!

As a small treat (to go along with the chocolate, good wine and flowers I trust y'all are enjoying) for Valentine's Day, allow me to recommend this as a good book for February.

Jewell Parker Rhodes is a friend of mine, and I always enjoy her books--well-written historical novels with vivid characters. I think this is one of her best.

Enjoy!
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  1. Genevieve GrahamFebruary 15, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    Thanks for that - it looks intriguing!

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  2. Kim in COFebruary 15, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Just reserved it from the library--thank you, always looking for someone good to read (while jonesing for I won't say what!) My desperation has reached new lengths as nothing else appeals and I am finding myself digging through my Outlander et al paperbacks for my favorite scenes!

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  3. AmandaFebruary 15, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Ohhh, thank you! I'm always up for a good book, especially, if it's from a reliable source ;)

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  4. tracyvFebruary 16, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    Thanks for the recommendation!I'll check it out as soon as I get done with Sara Donati's Into the Wilderness series. Which incidently was recommended to me by the gentleman at the Poisoned Pen (when we went on a recent trip to Phoenix) as a series of books that would get me through till Echo comes out. Imagine my surprise when I came across a page where Jamie, Claire, and Ian are mentioned! I thought how neat and it was set during a time I figured will be in Echo? (Freemen's Farm) but when I looked at the date the book came out it was before a ABOSAA. Wow! So thanks again I will check it out ASAP.

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  5. SaraFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    Isn't the possessive of Douglass supposed to be Douglass' ?

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  6. Diana GabaldonFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Dear Sara--

    You sometimes see it that way, but technically, no--even a name ending in "s" has a "'s" added to form the possessive--weird though it looks when you have three esses in a row. [g]

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    OOOooooooohh I am in need of a good read! Thanks Diana!

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  8. RosemaryFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Thank you Diana, I will pick it up tomorrow during lunch.

    I hope you enjoyed a lovely Valentine's Day!

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  9. SheilaHFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    i found this in a book store a while back and it is very good. It added dimension to a person I had only ever thought of as a "historical character". Even though it's fiction it's based on facts of his life and is very believable.

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  10. GeminiFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    currently trying to make it through clive barker's imajica. it's good, but not the same as yours =)

    i will add this to my list.

    thanks!

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  11. mariellaFebruary 19, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    cara Diana
    puoi suggerire migliaia di libri ma quelli migliori sono solo i tuoi!...You're the best!When do you come in Italy?
    your books are my blood and my bones....

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  12. Mary DuncanFebruary 19, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Hi Diana,

    Would you read my books if I sent them to you? I would be thrilled to have you recommend them.

    Check them out on my website.

    Mary Duncan
    http://www.eyesofgarnet.com

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  13. Diana GabaldonFebruary 22, 2009 at 2:37 AM

    Dear Mary--

    No, I'm sorry; I really can't. But your website is beautifully designed, and I wish you all the best with the books! Are you publishing them yourself? Your limited edition looks remarkable!

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  14. Mary DuncanFebruary 22, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Dear Diana,

    It never hurts to ask, right? Thanks for the good wishes. I have a POD publisher right now, but am very close to obtaining an agent (finally!), and hopefully, I'll land a traditional publisher soon after. It's been a long eight years...

    As for my limited editions, yes, they are beautiful: real leather outside, pretty paper inside, hand-designed signing page. It was my answer to a hardcover. As a newbie, I knew the less expensive paperbacks would sell better, but the LE's have their market, too.

    Thanks again,

    Mary

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  15. UnknownMarch 4, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    I just finished reading Douglass's Women--wow, what a heartbreaking story. Very well written. Wouldn't be my pick for Valentine's Day though, but a good story nonetheless. Thanks for the recommendation. I am left wondering how much is "historical" and how much is "fiction."

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  16. UnknownMarch 4, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    I just finished reading Douglass's Women--wow, what a heartbreaking story. Very well written. Wouldn't be my pick for Valentine's Day though, but a good story nonetheless. Thanks for the recommendation. I am left wondering how much is "historical" and how much is "fiction."

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  17. Andrea from MNMarch 20, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Loved this book so much! Thank you for the recommendation. I can't wait until my friend reads it so we can discuss. This is a book that is meant to be talked about!

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  18. sMarch 22, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Another "Thank you" for the book - I so enjoyed it, and like a pp, was left hungry to learn more about his life. So sad, though, really....
    Very eager to read "Echo"!
    Thanks, Diana!
    Sharon

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  19. Life Through The Eyes Of A PainterMay 21, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    I love all your Outlander books. I have read all 6 twice. I am looking forward to the 7th.

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