Youre invited to the masquerade: Lets read Poe together (last week of October) Passage of Time 2022-10-02 | This is a last minute announcement but I'd like to invite you to read tales and poems by Edgar Allan Poe with me the last week (from 23rd) October to get into the Halloween spirit. It's short notice but the only expectation is to read one tale or one poem.For anyone who wants to do this and discuss what they read, you can find me on Voxer: epries544
Q3 Historathon Selected Reading Passage of Time 2024-07-28 | We are already well into Q3 so this video is late (sorry)!Historathon is a year-long celebration of reading historical nonfiction created by Vin @revenantreads. The goal is to read, discuss, and spotlight works of history, and to encourage reluctant readers to give history a try. The calendar year will be divided into quarters, with each block focusing on a particular period of time:Q1 Jan-March = Prehistory-500 CEQ2 April-June = 500-1500Q3 July-Sept = 1500-1820Q4 Oct-Dec = 1820-PresentTo participate, simply read a work of history that falls into the time period for each quarterly segment of the year. Read more if you’d like! Tailor the choices to your interests or try something completely new.Want to join in on the conversations? We have two groups going in Voxer and Discord:You can join us on Voxer by contacting one of the cohosts and we can add you to the group. You can contact me at epries544If you want to join Discord, let me know in the comments below and I can send you a link. I'll be posting Historathon-related content on Instagram. You can find me at knightlyrants. Our cohosts are: @revenantreads (event creator) @ReadbyFred @RaynorReadsStuff @NicholasOfAutrecourt @TheHistoryShelf @bookssongsandothermagic @billruttenberg @BookTimewithElvis
Q2 Historathon Wrap Up Passage of Time 2024-07-07 | Q3 is here! Just wanted to share where I've been and what I've read for Q2. Historathon is a year-long celebration of reading historical nonfiction created by Vin @revenantreads . The goal is to read, discuss, and spotlight works of history, and to encourage reluctant readers to give history a try. The calendar year will be divided into quarters, with each block focusing on a particular period of time:Jan-March = Prehistory-500 CEApril-June = 500-1500July-Sept = 1500-1820Oct-Dec = 1820-PresentTo participate, simply read a work of history that falls into the time period for each quarterly segment of the year. Read more if you’d like! Tailor the choices to your interests or try something completely new.Want to join in on the conversations? We have two groups going in Voxer and Discord:You can join us on Voxer by contacting one of the cohosts and we can add you to the group. You can contact me at epries544If you want to join Discord, let me know in the comments below and I can send you a link. I'll be posting Historathon-related content on Instagram. You can find me at knightlyrants. Our cohosts are: @revenantreads (event creator) @ReadbyFred @RaynorReadsStuff @NicholasOfAutrecourt @TheHistoryShelf @bookssongsandothermagic @billruttenberg @BookTimewithElvis
Q2 #historathon2024 Pile of Possibilities Passage of Time 2024-04-07 | Q2 is here! Historathon is a year-long celebration of reading historical nonfiction created by Vin @revenantreads . The goal is to read, discuss, and spotlight works of history, and to encourage reluctant readers to give history a try. The calendar year will be divided into quarters, with each block focusing on a particular period of time:Jan-March = Prehistory-500 CEApril-June = 500-1500July-Sept = 1500-1820Oct-Dec = 1820-PresentTo participate, simply read a work of history that falls into the time period for each quarterly segment of the year. Read more if you’d like! Tailor the choices to your interests or try something completely new.Want to join in on the conversations? We have two groups going in Voxer and Discord:You can join us on Voxer by contacting one of the cohosts and we can add you to the group. You can contact me at epries544If you want to join Discord, let me know in the comments below and I can send you a link. I'll be posting Historathon-related content on Instagram. You can find me at knightlyrants. Our cohosts are: @revenantreads (event creator) @ReadbyFred @RaynorReadsStuff @NicholasOfAutrecourt @TheHistoryShelf @bookssongsandothermagic @billruttenberg
Book Review | The Naked Neanderthal (Slimak) #historathon2024 Passage of Time 2024-03-10 | I read The Naked Neanderthal for the 1st quarter of Historathon, a year-long event dedicated to reading history. The calendar year is divided into three-month blocks, with each block focusing on a particular period of time:Jan-Mar = Prehistory-500 CEApr-Jun = 500-1500Jul-Sep = 1500-1820Oct-Dec = 1820-PresentTo participate, simply read a work of history that falls into the time period for each quarterly segment of the year. Read more if you’d like! Tailor the choices to your interests or try something completely new.Our cohosts are: @revenantreads (event creator) @bookssongsandothermagic @BookTimewithElvis @billruttenberg @ReadbyFred @NicholasOfAutrecourt @TheHistoryShelf @RaynorReadsStuff
#historathon2024 Q1 TBR Passage of Time 2024-01-06 | Historathon is a year-long celebration of reading historical nonfiction created by Vin @revenantreads. The goal is to read, discuss, and spotlight works of history, and to encourage reluctant readers to give history a try. The calendar year will be divided into three-month blocks, with each block focusing on a particular period of time:Jan-March = Prehistory-500 CEApril-June = 500-1500July-Sept = 1500-1820Oct-Dec = 1820-PresentTo participate, simply read a work of history that falls into the time period for each quarterly segment of the year. Read more if you’d like! Tailor the choices to your interests or try something completely new.Want to join in on the conversations? We have two groups going in Voxer and Discord:You can join us on Voxer by contacting one of the cohosts and we can add you to the group. You can contact me at epries544If you want to join Discord, you can do so here: discord.gg/WUnsmzwXkdI'll be posting Historathon-related content on Instragram. You can find me at knightlyrants. Our cohosts are: @revenantreads (event creator)@bookssongsandothermagic @BookTimewithElvis @billruttenberg @ReadbyFred @NicholasOfAutrecourt @TheHistoryShelf @RaynorReadsStuff
#Historathon2024 Announcement Passage of Time 2023-12-24 | Historathon is a year-long celebration of reading historical nonfiction created by Vin @revenantreads. The goal is to read, discuss, and spotlight works of history, and to encourage reluctant readers to give history a try. The calendar year will be divided into three-month blocks, with each block focusing on a particular period of time:Jan-March = Prehistory-500 CEApril-June = 500-1500July-Sept = 1500-1820Oct-Dec = 1820-PresentTo participate, simply read a work of history that falls into the time period for each quarterly segment of the year. Read more if you’d like! Tailor the choices to your interests or try something completely new.Want to join in on the conversations? We have two groups going in Voxer and Discord:You can join us on Voxer by contacting one of the cohosts and we can add you to the group. You can contact me at epries544If you want to join Discord, you can do so here: discord.gg/Q8GJQgztI'll be posting Historathon-related content on Instragram. You can find me at knightlyrants. Our cohosts are: @revenantreads (event creator)@bookssongsandothermagic @BookTimewithElvis @billruttenberg @ReadbyFred @marianamasbooks @NicholasOfAutrecourt @TheHistoryShelf
The Civil War Tag Passage of Time 2023-11-04 | Here are my answers to The Civil War Tag. This tag was created by Allen @bighardbooks770 and Greg @anotherbibliophilereads. I was tagged by Vin @revenantreads Books mentioned:The Red Badge of Courage (Crane)Bring the Jubilee (Moore)Rise to Greatness (von Drehle)Prompts:1. What is your favorite Civil War novel?2. What is your favorite Civil War Non-Fiction?3. What state do you live in?4. Did you ever own a Confederate\Rebel flag?5. How do you feel about Confederate statues and memorabilia?Bonus question: (added by Greg's wife)6. How do you feel about the renaming of Ships and Military Bases named after Confederate Generals?I tag everyone. Even if you're not from the US, you could tailor these questions if you want to share your thoughts on your country's Civil War history.
October TBR #historathon2023 #octPoeber Passage of Time 2023-10-14 | In the video I mispoke and said a lot of Dracula takes place in London - oops! I meant England.
#historathon2023 Q4 Pile of Possibilities Passage of Time 2023-10-01 | Time flies - Q4 is already upon us! Here are some of the books I've selected for Q4 of Historation2023. #Historathon2023 is a year-long reading event that celebrates non-fiction history. As we are in the last quarter, we will be focusing on the period between 1820 and the present day. It's not too late to join this event - all you need to do to participate is read one piece of non-fiction between Oct and Dec that focuses on 1820 to present. For reference, here is the event's timeline: Q1 (Jan to Mar) - Prehistory to AD 500 Q2 (Apr to Jun) - AD 500 to 1500 Q3 (Jul to Sep) - 1500 to 1820 Q4 (Oct to Dec) - 1820 to Present #Historathon2023 was created by Vin (revenantreads) and is co-hosted by myself and the fantastic group below: @billruttenberg @ReadbyFred @TheHistoryShelf @bookssongsandothermagic @NicholasOfAutrecourt @marianamasbooks @BookTimewithElvis @revenantreads@revenantreads (creator)If you want to discuss what you're reading, we have a great group in Voxer and Discord. Message me or comment below if you would like to be included. Voxer - epries544 Discord - passageoftime
Octpoeber Announcement Passage of Time 2023-09-24 | This is the second year of Octpoeber, a reading event in the month of October co-hosted by myself and Allen @bighardbooks770 , which celebrates the life and works of Edgar Allen Poe. To participate, all you need to to do is:1) Read one piece by Poe (short stories or poems), and/or 2) Anything about Poe (could be a biography or analysis of his works), and/or 3) Anything inspired by Poe (so works by other authors that pay homage to Poe or takes inspiration from his writings). You can also join a read-along for his short stories and poems. I've tentatively selected the below: Sunday 1st Oct to Sat 7th Oct - A Descent into the Maelstrom and The Black Cat Sunday 8th Oct to Sat 14th Oct - The Murders in the Rue Morgue and The Pit and the Pendulum Sunday 15th Oct to Sat 21st Oct - The Tell-Tale Heart and Ms. Found in a Bottle Sunday 22nd Oct to end of Oct - The Masque of the Red Death + Poems There is a Voxer group you can join if you want to share your thoughts on anything you do decide to read. Send me a message on Voxer if you want to discuss or join the group - epries544
The Curio Tag Passage of Time 2023-09-16 | Here is my video for the The Curio Tag, created by @willchambers8065. I was tagged by @jimsbooksreadingandstuff a couple of months ago I had fun with this one - there's no prompts, it's just about sharing your bookish stuff and what's on your shelves. I tag all of you.
Mid-year Book Freak Out Tag 2023 Passage of Time 2023-07-07 | Hi All, I believe this tag was created by Earl Grey Books or Chami. Here are my 2023 responses to this tag - always a fun one. Apologies for the subtle ambience in the background (police sirens, children, I think there's also a concert going on nearby), I have the balcony doors open. 1. Best book you've read so far.2. Best sequel you've read so far. 3. New release you haven't read yet (but want to). 4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year.5. Biggest disappointment. 6. Biggest surprise. 7. Favourite new author (debut or new to you). 8. Newest fictional crush. 9. Newest favourite character. 10. Book that made you cry (saddest that you have read). 11. Book that made you happy. 12. Favourite book to movie adaptation you've seen this year. 13. Most beautiful book you've bought this year (or received). 14. What book(s) do you need to read before the end of the year? 15. Favourite book to movie adaptation you've seen this year.
Q3 #Historathon2023 Recommendations (very witchy ones) Passage of Time 2023-07-02 | Happy July! We are now in Q3 of #Historathon2023, a year-long reading event dedicated to sharing, learning and appreciating history nonfiction. All you need to do to participate is read a piece of nonfiction history according to the timescales below. Q1 (Jan - Mar) - Prehistory to AD 500 Q2 (Apri - Jun) - AD 500 to 1500Q3 (Jul to Sep) - 1500 to 1820 Q4 (Oct to Dec) - 1820 to Present My passion for history doesn't normally extend to periods beyond the middle ages.... except when it comes to the study of witch hunts and hysteria in the West. Here are some book recommendations concerning these topics if you're interested in learning more. #Historathon2023 was created by Vin @revenantreads and is co-hosted by myself and the fantastic group below: @billruttenberg @ReadbyFred @TheHistoryShelf @bookssongsandothermagic @NicholasOfAutrecourt @marianamasbooks @BookTimewithElvis
Great Medieval Biographies Part I Passage of Time 2023-04-09 | Here are some of my favourite biographies on medieval figures. My interests lie in the High and Late Middle Ages in England/France and this video focuses on men within this temporal and geographical range. I will share my favourite biographies on Medieval women next week. I prepared this video for the second quarter of #historathon2023, a year-long reading event created by @revenantreadswhich is aimed at getting readers to read more history. All you need to do to participate is read one nonfiction history book in the quarters below according to the following time periods:Jan to Mar - Prehistory to AD 500 Apr to Jun - 500 to 1500 Jul to Sept - 1500 to 1820 Oct to Dec - 1820 to Present Here are my awesome co-hosts:@revenantreads(event creator) @billruttenberg @NicholasOfAutrecourt@TheHistoryShelf@bookssongsandothermagic@BookTimewithElvis@marianamasbooks
Recent/current reads Passage of Time 2023-03-20 | Hi all, sorry for the hiatus. I was on holiday for a couple of weeks, shortly followed by a period of illness so haven't had much time (or desire) to film.Here are some of the books that I finished very recently and what I'm currently enjoying.Some of these I read for #historathon2023 (created by @revenantreads). Check out my other videos for details of this event.You can also find me in Instagram at knightlyrants
Top Books of the Middle Ages (AKA Medieval Period for Beginners) #historathon2023 Passage of Time 2023-03-19 | Here are some of my favourite books on the Middle Ages. Some of these are great introductory books to the period and perfect for beginners. I compiled this list for #historathon2023, an event in which readers are encouraged to read one history book each quarter of the year using the timeline below: Jan to Mar - Prehistory to AD 500Apr to Jun - 500 to 1500Jul to Sept - 1500 to 1820Oct to Dec - 1820 to PresentMy fantastic cohosts are as follows:@revenantreads (Creator of the event) @billruttenberg @TheHistoryShelf @NicholasOfAutrecourt @bookssongsandothermagic @marianamasbooks @BookTimewithElvis Books mentioned:Powers and Thrones (Jones) The Plantagenets (Jones) The First Crusades (Asbridge) The Greatest Knight (Asbridge) The Greatest Traitor (Mortimer) King of the North Wind (Gold) Constantinople (Crowley) Queens of Jerusalem (Pangonis) The Perfect Heresy (O'Shea) The Dark Queens (Puhak)You can also find me on Instagram: KnightlyrantsVoxer:epries544
Book Review: Homo Sapiens Rediscovered (Paul Pettitt) Passage of Time 2023-02-12 | #historathon2023 is a year-long reading event aimed at getting people to read more history. All you need to do to participate is to read one piece of history nonfiction in the quarters below:Jan to Mar - Prehistory to AD 500Apr to Jun - 500 to 1500 Jul to Sept - 1500 to 1820Oct to Dec - 1820 to Present Creator : Vin @revenantreads Cohosts: @TheHistoryShelf @NicholasOfAutrecourt @billruttenberg @ReadbyFred @BookTimewithElvis @bookssongsandothermagic @marianamasbooks
January reads and #historathon2023 Passage of Time 2023-01-28 | Here's what I read in January 2023. Check out #Historathon2023, a year long reading event dedicated to history nonfiction. All you need to do to participate is read one book in each of the quarters below:Jan - Mar Prehistory to AD 500 Apr - Jun 500 to 1500 Jul to Sep 1500 to 1820Oct to Dec 1820 to Present This event was created by Vin @revenantreads and is cohosted by myself and the fantastic people below:Peg @TheHistoryShelf Mark @BookTimewithElvis Bill @billruttenberg John @NicholasOfAutrecourt Fred @ReadbyFred Mariana @marianamasbooks Gareth @bookssongsandothermagic Send me a message on Voxer at epries544 if you want to talk about these books, join our Voxer group, or just have a chat.You can also find me on Instagram at knightlyrants
More Prehistory book recommendations for #historathon2023 Passage of Time 2023-01-08 | Here are some more prehistory books (palaeolithic archaeology, late prehistory, etc). They are geared towards general audiences and you don't need to know a thing about archaeology or early humans before reading these, as the authors do a great job of explaining things simply.Archaeology and prehistory in general are not easily accessible as compared to books on other periods of history, so I hope these books spark some interest. This video is made for the reading event #Historathon2023, where the first part of the year (Jan to Mar) we will be focusing our reading on Prehistory to 500 AD. This event was created by Vin @revenantreads and is cohosted by:Peg @TheHistoryShelf Mark @BookTimewithElvis Bill @billruttenberg John @NicholasOfAutrecourt Fred @ReadbyFred Mariana @marianamasbooks Gareth @bookssongsandothermagic Send me a message on Voxer at epries544 if you want to talk about these books, join our Voxer group, or just have a chat.You can also find me on Instagram at knightlyrants
Prehistory book recommendations #historathon2023 Passage of Time 2023-01-01 | Happy New Year!Here are some of my favourite prehistory books. They are geared towards general audiences and you don't need to know a thing about palaeoanthropology, archaeology or extinct humans before reading these, as the authors do a great job of explaining things simply.Archaeology and prehistory in general are not easily accessible as books on other periods of history, so I hope these books spark some interest. This video is made for the reading event #Historathon2023, where the first part of the year (Jan to Mar) we will be focusing our reading on Prehistory to 500 AD. This event was created by Vin @revenantreads and is cohosted by:Peg @TheHistoryShelfMark @BookTimewithElvisBill @billruttenbergJohn @NicholasOfAutrecourtFred @ReadbyFredMariana @marianamasbooksSend me a message on Voxer at epries544 if you want to talk about these books, join our Voxer group, or just have a chat.You can also find me on Instagram at knightlyrants
Historathon 2023 Announcement Passage of Time 2022-12-31 | *Please note I made an error in this video, where I make a statement about Eurocentric recommendations in the same breath as Mesopotamia. Many of the recommendations I make here are more European than other locations and will be throughout the year, and I do not think Mesopotamia was in Europe.*Let's read more history! Historathon 2023 (created by Vin @RevenantReads) is a year long reading event with the goal of encouraging people to read more history, particularly for those who don't read a lot of it. There are so many different time periods, events and strong personalities in the past to interest everyone - my cohosts and I will be doing many recommendation videos throughout the year if you're not sure where to start.All you need to do to participate is read one history book per quarter detailed in the timeline below.Prehistory to 500 AD - Jan to Mar500 to 1500 - Apr to Jun1500 to 1820 - Jul to Sep1820 to Present - Oct to DecWe will be using the hashtag #historathon2023 My fantastic cohosts are:@revenantreads (creator of this event)@NicholasOfAutrecourt @TheHistoryShelf @billruttenberg @ReadbyFred @marianamasbooks @BookTimewithElvis You can find me on Voxer at epries544I'm also on Instagram as KnightlyrantsSee you soon!
#Nonfiction November updates Passage of Time 2022-11-20 | As per typical Erica fashion, I can't get through one video without mispeaking. Dan Jones' book takes place during the Hundred Years War, Not the Thirty Years War.
Book Review | Timequake (Vonnegut) Passage of Time 2022-10-09 | Thank you to my buddy readers:Greg @Another Bibliophile ReadsAllen @Big Hard Books & Classics
The Reading Pet Peeves Tag Passage of Time 2022-09-13 | Apologies for the substandard video quality, I'll admit it's worse than normal. Here are my answers to the Reading Pet Peeves Tag, created by Allen @Big Hard Books & ClassicsI was tagged by Vin @Revenant Reads1) Do you use (or read along with) audio books?2) Do you utilise your local library?3) Do you DNF books?4) Do you read multiple books at the same time?5) Do you make time, or have a specific time in your day devoted to reading?6) Do you dog ear books?7) Do you annotate your books?8) How do you feel about "spoilers"?I tag all of you.
August Wrap Up (spoiler, theres a lot on witches and war) Passage of Time 2022-09-11 | Correction: I say at one point that 1000s of witches were accused and burned in a day in Germany, but should have said 100s. It would take some years before some of the deadliest trials (like Bamburg) reached higher figures.Source: Napier, G. Maleficium. 2017. Pp. 153-162.
I am the Reader Tag Passage of Time 2022-08-24 | Thanks for tagging me, @jim's books reading & stuff. This tag was created by Penguin RandomHouse to promote The Reader by Traci Chee. 1. Choose one word that describes being a reader?2. What is the first book you fell in love with? 3. Hardback or paperback, e-book or audio? 4. How has reading shaped your identity?5. What book do you read when you need to be comforted? 6. Who taught you how to be a reader?7. Describe your dream reading lounge?8. What book changed the way you act or see the world?I tag:@Bill Ruttenberg @Revenant ReadsAnd anyone who wants to do this tag.
Midyear Check In Tag Passage of Time 2022-08-21 | I found these prompts on readervoracious.com. I need to elaborate that when I discuss William the Conqueror, he wasn't an Angevin but Norman. The descendents of the Conqueror wouldn't be known as Angevins until Henry II (who's father was the count of Anjou, hence the name) is begrudgingly declared heir of England following a long civil war. The basis of what I was saying is still true in that the Angevins (Plantagenets) were kings but also vassals of the King of France through their holdings of duchies like Normandy, among others, creating the bitter, complex power struggle between the two kingdoms that lasted centuries.My Instagram handle if anyone is interested in checking out my book reviews there is Knightlyrants.
Book Review | Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages (Jones) Passage of Time 2022-01-23 | ...
26 Random Questions Tag Passage of Time 2022-01-22 | Thanks for tagging me, Vin! Check out Vin's answers here: youtu.be/SUKeUpdiubECreated by David Murphyyoutu.be/Fg8GLhBVx08Questions:1. What was your most recent YouTube rabbit hole?2. What song is currently stuck in your head?3. What kind of music do you listen to the most?4. What is something you need to get better at?5. Do you set goals? What are your goals for the end of the year? Next year?6. When was the last time you lost your temper?7. Do you swear too much?8. Do you spend too much money on shoes?9. What is the worst book you have ever read?10. Are you a homebody or are you more adventurous?11. Do you take naps?12. Have you ever been to Minnesota? - the greatest state in the Union.13. Have you ever tried to emulate someone? 14. What is the worst food you have ever eaten? 15. Do you enjoy bars? What kind? Are you or have you been a regular at one?16. Have you ever been hungover? 17. When was the last time you laughed out loud while reading? 18. How would you label or describe yourself politically?19. What was the last movie you watched?20. Do you Want kids? Do you wish you had kids? If you have kids give a piece of advice.21. Do you get along with your siblings?22. What is a book you have serious issues with but love?23. What is your favorite theme song to a movie and/or TV show?24. Do you like your job? If you switched careers, what would you do?25. What is something you love about the city you live in?26. Who is your celebrity crush?As always, I forgot to tag. If you like this tag, please do it!
Happy New Year! End of the Year Reads Passage of Time 2022-01-02 | Hi all! I hope you enjoyed the holidays and are looking forward to 2022. This is just a normal ramble of some of the recent books I read. Medieval, of course. I hope you enjoy.
My Favorite Things Tag Passage of Time 2021-12-19 | I was tagged by Jim at jim's books reading & stuff - go check out his video! youtu.be/5JUWix-wTGUThe original tag creator is Author Lauren Adele: youtu.be/4jsEajBRS6EQuestions: 1. Who or what is your favorite musician/ band? 2. What are your top 3 favorite films? 3. What’s your favorite scent? 4. What’s your favorite Disney film? 5. What’s your favorite season? 6. What’s your favorite seasonal drink? 7. Do you have a favorite shirt or article of clothing? 8. Who is your favorite author? 9. Do you have a favorite spot for reading or writing? 10. What’s your favorite food or dessert? 11. What’s your favorite time of day? 12. What’s your favorite color? 13. Which are your top 3 favorite YouTube channels? (14. What’s your favorite musical or play? 15. What’s your favorite place you’ve visited? 16. Who do you tag?Channels mentioned: youtu.be/PkqJSpKEXf8youtu.be/QsEjiY2vh60youtube.com/c/TastingHistoryyoutube.com/user/jastownsendandsonyoutube.com/c/StefanMilo
Reading Reflections: Notable Reads of 2021 (and other ramblings) Passage of Time 2021-12-05 | Books mentioned:The World Before Us (Higham)The Perfect Heresy (O'Shea)The Little Ice Age (Fagan)The Red Prince (Carr)
Book Design Tag! Passage of Time 2021-11-09 | Hello! This tag was created by Holly Dunn Design but I first saw this tag done over on Jim's channel (links to both below). I hope you like what you see!Link to the original tag video (Holly Dunn Design) : youtu.be/RhAlkt71L04Link to Jim's video (jim's books reading & stuff): youtu.be/mOr36npxiT8Prompts: 1. A book you bought primarily (or completely) because of the cover2. A book you want to buy that has a beautiful cover3. Your favorite series design4. Dust jacket: a book with a beautiful dust jacket, or something unexpected under the jacket5. Naked hardback: a gorgeous book with no dust jacket6. A beautiful paperback7. A nonfiction book with a lovely cover8. A book with great endpapers9. Spine: a book that looks just as gorgeous spine-out as it does face-out10. Tag some friends!I invite anyone to do this tag. Books Mentioned: Queens of Jerusalem (K Pangonis)Song of Achilles (M Miller, Collector's Anniversary Edition) The World Before Us (T Higham)Kindred (Neanderthal Life, Love, Art and Death (R Wragg Sykes) A Distant Mirror (B Tuchman) Dracula and Other Horror Stores (B Stoker, Barnes and Noble Collectible Classics Omnibus Edition) The Death of King Arthur: The Immortal Legend (P Ackroyd, Penguin Classics Delux Edition) The All Souls Trilogy (D Harkness, Penguin) Now is the Time (M Bragg)
November TBR IndigAThon and Nonfiction November! Passage of Time 2021-11-08 | Here's some of what I scrapped together from my current collection for Nonfiction November and IndigAThon. I'm very excited for these two events and look forward to scouting some more books for my TBR this month to fit the prompts. Link to Olive's announcement for Nonfiction November: youtu.be/63vihsyADUYLinks to announcement videos for IndigAThon: Et tu, Brody? : youtu.be/Rg6JFm74RHAThor Wants Another Letter : youtu.be/faDUYa0AP-4
The U Tag Passage of Time 2021-10-17 | Here is a great tag created by Jim at Jim's Books Reading & Stuff (link to his original video here: youtu.be/p35rrgm6ceE)I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. The promptsU is for Unicorn. What is your favorite fantasy creature?U is for USA. If you are from the US, which state are you living in? What is special about that state?If you are outside the US, which state would you like to visit and why?U is for USA and USSR. Do you have a favorite book about the Cold War?U is for Uruguay, Uganda, UAE, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso). Have you read any books connected with any of these countries?U is for Underwater. What is your favorite book set underwater?U is for Umbrella. What is a good book for a rainy day?U is for Urban Fantasy. Have you read any Urban Fantasy? Do you have a favorite book in this sub genre?U is for Ulysses. What does Ulysses mean for you in your reading life?U is for Unread. Roughly what percentage of the books on your shelves remain unread?Bonus promptsWhich of the following Authors most appeals to you: Leon Uris, Umberto Eco or Ursula K LeGuin?U is for UFO. Have you seen a UFO? Have you enjoyed a book exploring the first contact with aliens?U is for upcoming. What book release are you looking forward to?Books mentioned: The Witch (Hutton) The Penguin Book of Witches (ed. Howe) Dracula (Stoker)Dracula: Prince of Many Faces (Florescu and McNally)Hunt for the Red October (Clancy) Tamerlane (Marozzi) Galapagos (Vonnegut) The Odyssey (Homer)Grant (Chernow)
