tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post2852571777203143956..comments2024-03-27T22:25:42.129-05:00Comments on Reading the Past: Historical fiction picks at BEASarah Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-61571010018044133202011-06-01T13:46:15.226-05:002011-06-01T13:46:15.226-05:00As a writer, I can say: posts like this are what m...As a writer, I can say: posts like this are what make writers grateful for bloggers!Shelleyhttp://dustbowlpoetry.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-23984716257688926082011-05-23T22:10:36.993-05:002011-05-23T22:10:36.993-05:00What a great list! I'm excited for the Night C...What a great list! I'm excited for the Night Circus, The Taker and the Dovekeepers as well!ChristasBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920374639635865206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-66878698010374476042011-05-21T07:51:27.179-05:002011-05-21T07:51:27.179-05:00Man, how did I miss hearing about the CT book fest...Man, how did I miss hearing about the CT book festival?! I even have their site bookmarked and work like 10 minutes from there. Maybe there is a chance I can squeeze it in tomorrow!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-26848393811063170172011-05-17T16:17:23.940-05:002011-05-17T16:17:23.940-05:00Thank you, Sarah! I am but a babe, but working har...Thank you, Sarah! I am but a babe, but working hard. I'll list you in my blogroll as well. I have a feeling those who haven't found you yet will be happy when they do.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08900421223812125267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-58521246532528338832011-05-17T12:33:36.560-05:002011-05-17T12:33:36.560-05:00Multi-generational stories always appeal to me, so...Multi-generational stories always appeal to me, so if they're in vogue, so much the better. I think you're right about Hanson's book (I can't find any previous novels) but the PR material doesn't say "debut" and you'd think it would.<br /><br />Sounds good, Teddy. We'll have to get together at some point. I'm there starting Monday afternoon. You're going to have a great time.<br /><br />Thanks, Deb, and I see you have a historical fiction-related blog too. I'll go and sign up as a follower.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-38248142261888787782011-05-17T11:01:15.069-05:002011-05-17T11:01:15.069-05:00I feel like I've stumbled onto the end of the ...I feel like I've stumbled onto the end of the rainbow here. So much wonderful information.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08900421223812125267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-81830110859933004082011-05-17T01:18:13.374-05:002011-05-17T01:18:13.374-05:00Oh Sarah, I didn't know you were going this ye...Oh Sarah, I didn't know you were going this year! I am too and am very excited. I'm still working on my schedule and book picks. I'm leaving for NYC on Thursday so I can get some sightseeing in before. It will be my first time to NYC as well as the BEA.<br /><br />I just did a post for the BEA with links to tips from bloggers who were there last year: http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/2011/05/bea-or-bust.html<br /><br />Lets get together while were there.Teddy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145413222317511542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-18140207246336697922011-05-17T00:17:46.341-05:002011-05-17T00:17:46.341-05:00Looks as if multi-generational is in vogue as well...Looks as if multi-generational is in vogue as well as the paranormal :) The Tibetan one sounds interesting.<br /><br />Victor Davis Hanson is a noted classicist and military historian. He's written several non-fiction titles about the ancient world, but I think "End of Sparta" may be his first venture into fiction, though wouldn't like to swear to that.Annishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02367569632016734415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-86222561278544242702011-05-15T19:29:12.369-05:002011-05-15T19:29:12.369-05:00Thanks, Aida, I'll try! I'm probably craz...Thanks, Aida, I'll try! I'm probably crazy for heading there two weeks before San Diego, but BEA is a must-attend conference for me. I hadn't recognized Hanson's name before, but now that I'm browsing his website, many titles look familiar. The Hoffman is a high-priority title for me too.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-53418602652689534892011-05-15T17:47:23.173-05:002011-05-15T17:47:23.173-05:00Sarah:
I would love to go. Next year. Thanks for t...Sarah:<br />I would love to go. Next year. Thanks for the list. The Umberto Eco's book and Alice Hoffman's Masada sound wonderful. But I am also a big fan of V.D. Hanson. Have fun.adelaidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591935349470953572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-17961539953124037152011-05-15T13:50:52.428-05:002011-05-15T13:50:52.428-05:00Hi Silsbee,
I just found the website on the CT Bo...Hi Silsbee,<br /><br />I just found the website on the CT Book Festival. These large book events are among the things I miss about living there! Coincidentally, my mother teaches at UConn Hartford campus, so I know exactly where it is. I saw Chandra Prasad is appearing Sunday. Her On Borrowed Wings is very good if you haven't read it; it takes place at Yale in the '30s. The program looks great. Have a good time!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-37643128997540563482011-05-15T13:33:26.187-05:002011-05-15T13:33:26.187-05:00Hi, Sarah. :)
I envy your trip -- so many good re...Hi, Sarah. :)<br /><br />I envy your trip -- so many good reads and things to see! Next weekend we are having the Connecticut Book Festival. Unfortunately, I am working all day on Saturday and will miss Wendell Minor, Wally Lamb, and a mystery panel. It's killing me! I <i>will</i> get to go on Sunday, but not as many things that interest me are happening then. :(Silsbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01940536816657452705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-2849731764907726592011-05-15T08:30:32.805-05:002011-05-15T08:30:32.805-05:00Thank you for the referral to Deborah Lawrenson...Thank you for the referral to Deborah Lawrenson's blog, Deborah. I wasn't aware of it and have been enjoying myself scanning the entries and the gorgeous photos of Provence. I hadn't realized she'd written two other books - must check them out.<br /><br />Alma, thanks for stopping by! I'll look forward to seeing you at BEA and the blogger con.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-53290019621962915992011-05-15T05:19:09.450-05:002011-05-15T05:19:09.450-05:00Great list of books - can't be there but I app...Great list of books - can't be there but I appreciate being alerted to so many good books. Deborah Lawrenson (The Lantern)has a fabulous blog about the setting for her book with beautiful pictures, well worth checking out.Deborah Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10594174632573628818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-5673530626257067482011-05-14T19:51:44.515-05:002011-05-14T19:51:44.515-05:00Galleys of Night Circus and The Taker have already...Galleys of Night Circus and The Taker have already been distributed to Goodreads folks, and the reviews are very positive.<br /><br />I hope it's true that Ami McKay's upcoming book will be featured! I'll ask about it. It's not in the official program, not yet, but I enjoyed The Birth House. Glad I got to meet you last year, Avis!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-27900121056505173402011-05-14T19:39:23.799-05:002011-05-14T19:39:23.799-05:00Isn't Ami McKay's new book going to be fea...Isn't Ami McKay's new book going to be featured at BEA too? I think it's historical fiction.<br /><br />Have fun in NYC -- I wish I was going to be there again!avisannschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486477882148877317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-19743482748883719102011-05-14T19:37:17.723-05:002011-05-14T19:37:17.723-05:00Wow, Night Circus and The Taker sound very promisi...Wow, Night Circus and The Taker sound very promising. Thanks for this list!Julie K. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16482808163340645506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-31349179889894086162011-05-14T19:06:24.113-05:002011-05-14T19:06:24.113-05:00Hi Susie, glad you liked the list! Most of these b...Hi Susie, glad you liked the list! Most of these books will be out in the fall... a few of them, like Queen of Kings, are out now.<br /><br />Heather, I think you made the right choice! Normally I see many more historical novels being promoted at BEA. I'm sure there will be others that I haven't listed here - I'll be reporting back after it's over.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-29015418845697994792011-05-14T18:42:11.768-05:002011-05-14T18:42:11.768-05:00I'm unfortunately not going to BEA this year (...I'm unfortunately not going to BEA this year (I had to make a choice between BEA and HNS - I chose HNS!) Thanks for the heads up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-28342165341365218962011-05-14T18:39:10.871-05:002011-05-14T18:39:10.871-05:00Thanks for this liST! I'm not going to BEA, bu...Thanks for this liST! I'm not going to BEA, but it alerts me to some of the great-looking upcoming releases in the historical fiction genre.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05941919404657989208noreply@blogger.com