General Chat

I'm currently reading the latest offering by my very favourite author Barbara Erskine (hence my thread yesterday about not being around for a couple of days too much lol) however, I'm bolting through it and I want to savour it a bit more so I am trying NOT to read it at the mo.

Who is your favourite author and book that they have written? xx

My two best Barbara Erskine books are Daughters of Fire and Lady Of Hay xx

I thoroughly enjoyed Lady of Hay. I love Dorothy Dunnett's Francis Crawford series too. They certainly take some concentration and have so much in them. I will read anything about anything and Dick Frances is another favourite. Not Mills and Boon romances though. Jean

As you already know, I share your passion for any books written by Barbara Erskine...and my favourite is House of Echoes.

As you also know, I am currently reading your recommended choice of the Boudica series by Manda Scott...which, if anyone else is looking in and likes historical fiction, this really fits the bill and I would recommend them.


*waits for Hayley to jump on the thread and call us a couple of geeks again*

Hi Muffs,


Are her novels historical? I used to adore reading and would read for hours. Now my time is more limited and i have discovered the net lol I dont have the same time.

I like Dan Brown and like most historical, real life books,also I love a good scary one!!

Cazzles xx

Im sure you dont have to ask me Muffy as ya know what a geek I am But J R R Tolkein Lord of the rings, well all his books if im honest.

i have so many
tory haden
steven mccan
dave peltzer
steve richards
any real life gangster or asscociate

Caz, most of her books are modern AND historical...she has this wonderful knack of having the past blend with the present....brilliant. (Barbara Erskine that is)

Have to agree with TW there Caz she has a way of bringing history alive. I'm sure if you tried one you'd be hooked.

Also, as TW says the Boudica series by Manda Scott is fantastic if you like historical fiction and probably even if you don't !!!xx

Thanks TW and Muffs, I shall look, can you find her books at places like Tescos? The Boudica ones sound very good.


Caz xx

The best way to get them is second hand through Amazon Caz. I got one of the Boudica ones for 1p plus postage !!!! xx

And don't forget your local library! Borrow them for free!
(plug plug)

Maeve Binchy
Deirde Purcell
R F Delderfield
Sue Townsend
Bill Bryson
JK Rowling
Alexander McCall Smith - The No: 1 Ladies Detective Agency - brill series of books
Tom Sharpe
Agatha Christie to name but a few

I agree about Barbara Erskine. I read the Lady of Hay when it came out and have read most since. At the library where I work we have a historical book display at the mo and the Erskine books are flying out.

Dorothy Koomson is a good writer.

What kind of books does she write Helen? xx

George Orwell
CJ Sansom
Iain Pears
Bill Bryson
M R James
Ann Rule
Jane Austen
Umberto Eco
Richard Dawkins

are some that I've enjoyed reading

catherine cookson ,david pelzer.xxxxxxmwah

Muffy, she's (Dorothy koomson) kind of Chick lit, but not fluffy, there's a serious note too. One of her books, my best friends girl, was in last years Richard and Judy list.

Sounds good Helen. I'll put that on my *to get* list ta xx

I love a good book, Deaver, Cornwall, Reichs, King, Herbert, ive just started Karen Slaughter and shes good so far. Im on a real reading Bee at the moment I get fits and starts and have three on the go and am finishing at least one a week, as I work full time I think thats pretty good going.

I think it was muffy who recomened John Van Der Kiste Queen Victorias Children which I am hoping to get next week as its my Book Day :)