Book Shelf

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On my bookshelf at the moment:

Wolf Hall, by Hilary Mantel, a big fat riot of a Tudor tapestry with a fascinating anti-hero in Thomas Cromwell. I want to LIVE in this book. Plus I'm learning such a lot as a writer from reading it.

Bought: Destitute Yet Defiant by Sarah Morgan. Now, Sarah is one of my all time favourite authors and this book is superb. It grabbed me from the start and didn't let me go. I'm a total sucker for protector stories and I love this one!

Moon Craving by Lucy Monroe. My order is in for this book! A sexy stay-up-all-night read, according to Romantic Times. I can't wait!

So that's what I'm reading. What are you reading?

Comments

Elizabeth Kerri Mahon said…
I loved WOLF HALL. The world was so visceral, and her writing was just so amazing that I'm still in awe. I haven't read Sarah Morgan but after reading the description of this book, I might have to pick it up.
10 February 2010 at 15:13
Kate Hardy said…
Ooh - now, I think I have book tokens to open tomorrow... so Wolf Hall is that good? Thanks for the rec :)
10 February 2010 at 17:00
Nicola Cornick said…
Kate, I think Wolf Hall would be right up your street. As Elizabeth says, it's such a rich and vivid world that she builds. It completely draws you in. And I would recommend Sarah Morgan's books to everyone and frequently do! She's a fabulous author!
11 February 2010 at 15:17
Alison said…
I don't normally do Tudor - but I confess to be slightly intrigued by Wolf Hall now...
11 February 2010 at 20:38
Nicola Cornick said…
I didn't realise you didn't "do" Tudor, Alison. I'm sure you would enjoy it!
12 February 2010 at 08:09
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