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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 1234 Views
I have a few requests: Jacob - 19/11/2010 06:37:32 PM 908 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 943 Views
I haven't read any of the Rasputin biographies. Jacob - 19/11/2010 08:00:07 PM 809 Views
And I second the second. *NM* Legolas - 19/11/2010 07:33:29 PM 320 Views
I am a little annoyed Camilla - 20/11/2010 01:33:30 PM 860 Views
That is a good rant and question. Jacob - 22/11/2010 04:24:26 PM 843 Views
Okay. I've got another one. I need good thrillers/detectives/mystery/romance. Legolas - 21/11/2010 06:16:33 PM 852 Views
A couple of suggstions: Rebekah - 21/11/2010 06:26:49 PM 949 Views
Ahern was fairly lambasted as far as I am aware Stephen - 22/11/2010 12:54:43 AM 787 Views
Was that by readers of that particular genre, or more by "serious" critics? Rebekah - 22/11/2010 07:34:24 AM 784 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 387 Views
Deanna Raybourn's Lady Julia Grey Mysteries? Kristen - 22/11/2010 12:30:37 AM 765 Views
Oh yes. They are rather fun. *NM* Rebekah - 22/11/2010 07:33:45 AM 358 Views
Sounds interesting, but not sure if I can easily get them. Legolas - 25/11/2010 03:44:02 PM 815 Views
Detectives suitable for any Mother Druid - 25/11/2010 11:53:27 AM 941 Views
Donna Leon is very good snoopcester - 25/11/2010 03:39:25 PM 825 Views
But you prefer bookswith rude bits? Druid - 26/11/2010 11:47:15 AM 1051 Views
I do snoopcester - 27/11/2010 12:19:02 PM 845 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 344 Views
Since there is a lack of recommendation requests... I am going to unannounce. Jacob - 03/12/2010 12:25:57 AM 755 Views
Here's an interesting list of books, marketed by their authors. Rebekah - 03/12/2010 08:55:29 PM 944 Views
I need book recommendations for a 12-year-old girl. Not fantasy. At all. Rebekah - 08/12/2010 11:31:21 PM 818 Views
Since I'm already stalking you nossy - 08/12/2010 11:40:37 PM 762 Views
Shockingly so. Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:34:58 PM 792 Views
Yeah, I'm not sure I have much to add to my post there, either. Legolas - 09/12/2010 06:37:15 PM 745 Views
Re: I need book recommendations for a 12-year-old girl. Not fantasy. At all. Camilla - 08/12/2010 11:48:03 PM 764 Views
Agreed. *NM* Jacob - 09/12/2010 02:15:40 PM 344 Views
Re: I need book recommendations for a 12-year-old girl. Not fantasy. At all. Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:03:55 PM 873 Views
Good! Camilla - 09/12/2010 11:43:26 PM 753 Views
I loved Sharon Creech when I was that age Darth_Katie - 09/12/2010 01:32:46 AM 952 Views
Thanks for this. Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:38:08 PM 769 Views
Yeah, 9 is probably a better age range. Darth_Katie - 09/12/2010 11:40:07 PM 904 Views
Hmmm Jacob - 09/12/2010 02:17:53 PM 978 Views
Re: Hmmm Rebekah - 09/12/2010 06:42:19 PM 801 Views
I ignored you all. Rebekah - 10/12/2010 06:27:14 PM 843 Views
That works too. *NM* Jacob - 10/12/2010 06:58:58 PM 341 Views
Free recommendation: On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers Jacob - 14/12/2010 04:54:43 PM 888 Views
They do not have Tim Powers in Waterstones in Edinburgh. Rebekah - 16/12/2010 12:59:09 PM 767 Views
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