tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post4731026709260904054..comments2024-03-27T22:25:42.129-05:00Comments on Reading the Past: My 4th anniversary giveawaySarah Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-3437486231964562112010-04-05T10:16:44.316-05:002010-04-05T10:16:44.316-05:00Happy anniversary!
I would to read the Postmistres...Happy anniversary!<br />I would to read the Postmistress.<br />My favorite historical fiction from the last 4 years would be Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.<br />seknobloch(at)gmail(dot)comSandra K321https://www.blogger.com/profile/04296759210948138590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-7522530377796936182010-04-04T17:59:04.819-05:002010-04-04T17:59:04.819-05:00I would love to win Mistress of Rome or the Creati...I would love to win Mistress of Rome or the Creation of Eve-thanks for this option-<br /><br />readinglives (at)gmail (dot) comMel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-74212350290707767652010-04-04T07:51:27.089-05:002010-04-04T07:51:27.089-05:00Many congratulations on your anniversary...an ache...Many congratulations on your anniversary...an acheivement to be proud of! I would be happy to win any these books, they all look great. I have read so many wonderful books over the last few years, and so many of them historical. If I had to pick a favourite it would be "Devil's Brood" by Sharon Penman, closely followed by Hilary Mantel's "Wolf Hall''. dmsires@activ8.net.auMichellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-36608244377572441672010-04-03T23:25:59.924-05:002010-04-03T23:25:59.924-05:00I would love to be entered for any of the books, t...I would love to be entered for any of the books, they all sound great!<br /><br />I've read so many great Historical novels but some of my favorites are all of Michelle Moran's books.<br /><br />mattandjen[at]gmail.comJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04275605086985513113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-31001524769467846252010-04-03T08:45:49.681-05:002010-04-03T08:45:49.681-05:00Hi, I am most interested in Mistress of Rome. I t...Hi, I am most interested in Mistress of Rome. I think the best historical fiction book I have read in the past four years was the Book of Ruth.<br /><br />kerrie@mayansfamily.comdegoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489218764247763018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-56839338875842941222010-04-03T04:42:38.204-05:002010-04-03T04:42:38.204-05:00Happy anniversary!
Best book either The Sunne In ...Happy anniversary!<br /><br />Best book either The Sunne In Splendour by Sharon Kay Penman or Yhe Last Queen by C.W. Gortner.Can't choose!<br /><br />If the giveaway is open internationally, I'd love to win The Queen's Pawn.<br /><br />crimson_haze(at)hotmail(dot)comElysiumhttp://crimsonheart.bubble.nunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-28172571783479933872010-04-02T21:36:26.069-05:002010-04-02T21:36:26.069-05:00I would love to be entered in the contest for &quo...I would love to be entered in the contest for "any of them". I don't have any of those titles!<br /><br />I've read a lot of histfic in the last four years but the one that holds a special place for me is Anne Easter Smith's "A ROSE FOR THE CROWN". I've always loved history but this book really got me reading again -- and made me fall a little (okay, a lot) in love with Richard III, which has continued to this day. Other favorites are Susan Higginbotham's THE TRAITOR'S WIFE, Brian Wainwright's WITHIN THE FETTERLOCK and Elizabeth Chadwick's THE GREATEST KNIGHT. And, of course, the OUTLANDER series (Gabaldon) and also the INTO THE WILDERNESS series (Sara Donati).<br /><br />LIS859@gmail.comLynn Irwin Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11902088926070471878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-19823699669993789942010-04-02T12:18:09.380-05:002010-04-02T12:18:09.380-05:00Congratulations on your blogoversary!
I have read...Congratulations on your blogoversary!<br /><br />I have read excellent reviews of all of the books you have in the pile excepting Heresy - that is a new title to me. I would honestly be happy with any of them. I just plain love to read.<br /><br />My favorite book over the last four years - well, I read The Count of MOnte Cristo as least once a year as it is my favorite book of all time so that would probably be it but I also read Marie Antoinette by Antonia Fraser and truly enjoyed that.<br />thank you<br />kaiminani at gmail dot combrokenteepeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907414560986208401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-23706008186571086122010-04-02T10:51:55.272-05:002010-04-02T10:51:55.272-05:00Happy Anniversary, I would love to read the Mistre...Happy Anniversary, I would love to read the Mistress of Rome. My best historical fiction would be Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Although, I'm currently reading A Young Girl's Wooing by Edward P. Roe which I can't put down. I love it.<br /><br />nancysoffice at gmail dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09520915925645411044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-72751408965006318802010-04-02T09:12:20.900-05:002010-04-02T09:12:20.900-05:00Congrats on your blog's milestone! I read eve...Congrats on your blog's milestone! I read every week. I had a hard time choosing a book that I've loved the most, but I actually have to say "The Other Boleyn Girl" by Philippa Gregory. Not because it's the best or most accurate historical novel, but because, prior to reading it, I hated everything to do with British history and royals. Gregory opened up a whole past world to me, and I've learned so much since.<br /><br />I'd love to win "Mistress of Rome;" it sounds so exciting!TWerkheiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06136917946991614562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-34439601325323890102010-04-02T06:41:22.057-05:002010-04-02T06:41:22.057-05:00I am interested in either Heresy or The Creation o...I am interested in either Heresy or The Creation of Eve.<br /><br />The best historical fiction novels over the last few years would probably be Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The Swan Maiden by Jules Watson or The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley! My favourite posts here at the blog are definitely the season previews. I can't tell you how many books I have added to my TBR list from those posts!<br /><br />Happy Blogiversary!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-43023590674106136802010-04-02T00:19:02.067-05:002010-04-02T00:19:02.067-05:00I am interested in Heresy and The Queen's Pawn...I am interested in Heresy and The Queen's Pawn.<br /><br />One of the best HF books I have read in the last few years would be Fingersmith by Sarah Waters. That kind of dark Victorian period is something I really haven't delved into much, and I loved the twists and turns.<br /><br />nellista at yahoo dot com dot auAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881672779896163644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-22221296442058304422010-04-01T14:15:04.792-05:002010-04-01T14:15:04.792-05:00I'd love to read The Postmistress!
I think my...I'd love to read The Postmistress!<br /><br />I think my favorite historical has been the book Roses.<br /><br />mamie316(at)sbcglobal(dot)netMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997960073314577995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-12963325699157605812010-04-01T11:48:30.902-05:002010-04-01T11:48:30.902-05:00the postmistress or the queens pawn thanks for the...the postmistress or the queens pawn thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dto netmindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596007480680945208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-7161592759731765302010-03-31T16:22:40.195-05:002010-03-31T16:22:40.195-05:00Happy anniversary to you!
It's impossible for...Happy anniversary to you!<br /><br />It's impossible for me to choose the very best, but one book I enjoyed was DISSOLUTION by C.J. Sansom. <br /><br />I would enjoy any of your giveaway books<br /><br />CarolCarolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-12342726947371348072010-03-31T15:05:23.495-05:002010-03-31T15:05:23.495-05:00Happy 4th!
My favorite blog posts are probably th...Happy 4th!<br /><br />My favorite blog posts are probably the ones about the cheesy/amusing historical cover art, as that's how I discovered this blog in the first place.<br /><br />Favorite historical novel of the last four years is much harder...I'll go with Black Ships by Jo Graham, a dark, epic, beautiful story.<br /><br />I'd love to win any of those books, but Mistress of Rome especially.<br /><br />elianranel at hotmail.comMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273198367731891284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-22458185916746724682010-03-31T11:41:10.782-05:002010-03-31T11:41:10.782-05:00Happy anniversary! I would love any of them. I&#...Happy anniversary! I would love any of them. I'm relatively new to HF and haven't had the time to read too many books (babies). I would have to say Outlander since that's the book that started the whole HF thing for me. =)<br /><br />sliugarcia@gmail.comShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07272782963335980909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-79748008767847350992010-03-31T09:01:34.138-05:002010-03-31T09:01:34.138-05:00Happy Anniversary, Sarah. I came across your blog ...Happy Anniversary, Sarah. I came across your blog a while ago and love reading it. <br />Having studied literature and trained as a journalist, I am now on a sabbatical, awaiting the birth of my baby. Your blog allows me to indulge in my passion for historical novels laced with sparkling insight and perspective. <br />Thanks a ton! <br />My favourite historical novel over the last four years is Helen of Troy by Margaret George. Yet another favourite is Jude Morgan's Passion. <br />I would be grateful if you could enter me into the contest and leave the choice of book to you. <br /><br />ashkkrish(at)gmail(dot)comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01706708395730620870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-59969982800884627652010-03-30T23:51:52.365-05:002010-03-30T23:51:52.365-05:00Congrats on 4 years! No need to enter me.Congrats on 4 years! No need to enter me.Teddy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145413222317511542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-35151491666895995202010-03-30T18:49:25.735-05:002010-03-30T18:49:25.735-05:00Wow 4 years! Congrats. I haven't even made i...Wow 4 years! Congrats. I haven't even made it to my 1st anniversary yet! I would love to win Mistress of Rome or Postmistress. I have been having my eye on these for a while. I think my favorite book over the last 4 years is Nefertiti by Michelle Moran. I love Egyptian history and it was great to read such a wonderful novel about my favorite time period. Hope the next 4 years are just as great!<br /><br />dolleygurl[at]hotmail[dot]comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-60457410495438550562010-03-30T18:49:17.918-05:002010-03-30T18:49:17.918-05:00No need to enter me in the giveaway; I just wanted...No need to enter me in the giveaway; I just wanted to say congrats on your 4-year anniversary!<br /><br />I'm looking forward to meeting you in NYC!avisannschildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486477882148877317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-77771097418305994612010-03-30T18:23:02.181-05:002010-03-30T18:23:02.181-05:00I've read so much good HF in the past four yea...I've read so much good HF in the past four years, and particularly in the last two years, that I can't pick fewer than four! They are: When Christ and His Saints Slept by Sharon Kay Penman, which I've just finished; The Time of Singing by Elizabeth Chadwick; The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner and The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory. Oh, and Penmarric by Susan Howatch. Sorry! They're all so good I can't narrow it down to just one!<br /><br />If the giveaway is open internationally, I'd love to win The Queen's Pawn.Miss Moppethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712153554458139838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-10231824637387869322010-03-30T16:52:57.943-05:002010-03-30T16:52:57.943-05:00Happy 4th Blogoversary!
I would love Heresy or Th...Happy 4th Blogoversary!<br /><br />I would love Heresy or The Rose of Sebastopol.<br /><br />Hmmm, I know it's kind of a mixture of genres, but I adored Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.<br /><br />srfbluemama[at]gmail[dot]comKatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14176612881975170987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-50392352452997044762010-03-30T12:50:56.190-05:002010-03-30T12:50:56.190-05:00Such hard choices. If I won I'd love either Mi...Such hard choices. If I won I'd love either Mistress of Rome or Heresy. <br /><br />My favorite historical novel of the past 4 years would have to be Sharon Kay Penman's Devil's Brood, and not only because it is dedicated to me (and my husband). it's a well written book with an always engaging family as its protagonists. You can't beat the Angevins for family dysfunction.<br /><br />Thank you for providing this fascinating blog and these wonderful contests.Valerie L.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-4581601791032006682010-03-30T12:23:51.885-05:002010-03-30T12:23:51.885-05:00I just started reading your blog, and I love it. S...I just started reading your blog, and I love it. Sorry about the nudge for the Pieces of Sky giveaway - I never would have mentioned anything if not for my sister bugging me. :)<br /><br />My favorite historical novel read over the past four years is either Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier, or Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Hmmm - tough one. Must it be just one? If so, I'll go with Outlander.<br /><br />I love HF in the ancient world, so I'd prefer Mistress of Rome.<br /><br />amgenova@yahoo.com<br /><br />Thanks!Annettenoreply@blogger.com