July/August books

That it is September today reminded me that I still haven't made all the LJ posts I was planning. So I will start by running the July and August books together.

19: The Lady of the Rivers Phillippa Gregory

I have to agree, there is not enough history written/known about Jacquetta. Although I have bought Phillippa Gregory's non-fiction book on the women of the cousins' war, so I can at least learn something. I really enjoyed this novel though - particularly the wider geographic and historical span.

20: Sex with Kings: 500 Years of adultery, power, rivalry, and revenge Eleanor Herman [Kindle]

Fascinating. The range of behaviour on display from the Kings and their women. Nice to read a bit about some of the less famous women - and that they weren't all grasping, as history so often suggests.

21: Heroes Joe Abercrombie

I am loving this 'series', despite the complete lack of anyone likeable in them. This was a very good depiction of war (I think) and an excellent depiction of people.

22: Penguins Stopped Play: Eleven village cricketers take on the world Harry Thompson

So funny. I laughed until I cried, then I cried. Not one to read in public on the bus - it get's you some very odd looks.

23: Mr. Rosenblum's List: or, Friendly guidance for the aspiring Englishman Natasha Solomons

Wasn't sure about this to start, but Mr. Rosenbum, and the book, grew on me. Lovely gentle tale.

24: The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark Jill Tomlinson

Re-read this in half an hour one morning, after finding it at home. Still as charming as ever.

25: The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fiztgerald

It occured to me I had never read this, and a friend was giving it away. Now I know why.