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I second your first request. I need to read some good history. I've not read any this year. Rebekah Send a noteboard - 19/11/2010 07:12:04 PM
Russian/Soviet history

I am looking for some books that offer good commentary and perspective on the period from the build up to WWI probably through WWII and maybe the end of Stalin's time in office.


Have you read Edvard Radzinsky's excellent biography of Rasputin? That, I think, would give one perspective of this time. It's a really good read and dispells some of the myths surrounding Rasputin.
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2nd Annual Holiday Bookshelf: What books should you ask for, buy for others, read? Ask away! Jacob - 18/11/2010 08:09:48 PM 1160 Views
I have a few requests: Jacob - 19/11/2010 06:37:32 PM 765 Views
I second your first request. I need to read some good history. I've not read any this year. Rebekah - 19/11/2010 07:12:04 PM 857 Views
I haven't read any of the Rasputin biographies. Jacob - 19/11/2010 08:00:07 PM 730 Views
And I second the second. *NM* Legolas - 19/11/2010 07:33:29 PM 284 Views
I am a little annoyed Camilla - 20/11/2010 01:33:30 PM 778 Views
That is a good rant and question. Jacob - 22/11/2010 04:24:26 PM 765 Views
Okay. I've got another one. I need good thrillers/detectives/mystery/romance. Legolas - 21/11/2010 06:16:33 PM 776 Views
A couple of suggstions: Rebekah - 21/11/2010 06:26:49 PM 866 Views
Ahern was fairly lambasted as far as I am aware Stephen - 22/11/2010 12:54:43 AM 715 Views
Was that by readers of that particular genre, or more by "serious" critics? Rebekah - 22/11/2010 07:34:24 AM 706 Views
Not all of those are available in the library/bookstores here, but some are. Thanks! *NM* Legolas - 25/11/2010 03:42:24 PM 349 Views
Deanna Raybourn's Lady Julia Grey Mysteries? Kristen - 22/11/2010 12:30:37 AM 686 Views
Oh yes. They are rather fun. *NM* Rebekah - 22/11/2010 07:33:45 AM 314 Views
Sounds interesting, but not sure if I can easily get them. Legolas - 25/11/2010 03:44:02 PM 735 Views
Detectives suitable for any Mother Druid - 25/11/2010 11:53:27 AM 857 Views
Donna Leon is very good snoopcester - 25/11/2010 03:39:25 PM 739 Views
But you prefer bookswith rude bits? Druid - 26/11/2010 11:47:15 AM 978 Views
I do snoopcester - 27/11/2010 12:19:02 PM 775 Views
Now that you mention it, she's read Donna Leon. I'll look into the others, though, thanks. *NM* Legolas - 25/11/2010 03:41:47 PM 304 Views
Since there is a lack of recommendation requests... I am going to unannounce. Jacob - 03/12/2010 12:25:57 AM 681 Views
Here's an interesting list of books, marketed by their authors. Rebekah - 03/12/2010 08:55:29 PM 858 Views
I need book recommendations for a 12-year-old girl. Not fantasy. At all. Rebekah - 08/12/2010 11:31:21 PM 723 Views
Since I'm already stalking you nossy - 08/12/2010 11:40:37 PM 685 Views
Shockingly so. Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:34:58 PM 714 Views
Yeah, I'm not sure I have much to add to my post there, either. Legolas - 09/12/2010 06:37:15 PM 665 Views
Re: I need book recommendations for a 12-year-old girl. Not fantasy. At all. Camilla - 08/12/2010 11:48:03 PM 688 Views
Agreed. *NM* Jacob - 09/12/2010 02:15:40 PM 308 Views
Re: I need book recommendations for a 12-year-old girl. Not fantasy. At all. Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:03:55 PM 802 Views
Good! Camilla - 09/12/2010 11:43:26 PM 676 Views
I loved Sharon Creech when I was that age Darth_Katie - 09/12/2010 01:32:46 AM 868 Views
Thanks for this. Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:38:08 PM 701 Views
Yeah, 9 is probably a better age range. Darth_Katie - 09/12/2010 11:40:07 PM 822 Views
Hmmm Jacob - 09/12/2010 02:17:53 PM 901 Views
Re: Hmmm Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:42:19 PM 725 Views
I ignored you all. Rebekah - 10/12/2010 06:27:14 PM 764 Views
That works too. *NM* Jacob - 10/12/2010 06:58:58 PM 308 Views
Free recommendation: On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers Jacob - 14/12/2010 04:54:43 PM 806 Views
They do not have Tim Powers in Waterstones in Edinburgh. Rebekah - 16/12/2010 12:59:09 PM 697 Views
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