tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post3028242037570683233..comments2024-02-12T01:48:46.108-05:00Comments on Booking Mama: Review: The Confessions of Catherine de MediciJulie P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-76747625102816051372010-06-18T21:41:12.378-04:002010-06-18T21:41:12.378-04:00This sounds like a book that I would adore. I have...This sounds like a book that I would adore. I have seen multiple good reviews. So glad that you liked it!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740407235304163454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-76400694810867543242010-06-13T20:44:58.250-04:002010-06-13T20:44:58.250-04:00I read another book about Catherine de Medici earl...I read another book about Catherine de Medici earlier this year and really enjoyed it. I'll have to add this one to the list. She makes a great character.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-39763340074389698792010-06-11T21:11:50.733-04:002010-06-11T21:11:50.733-04:00Very cool! I was hoping this one would live up to ...Very cool! I was hoping this one would live up to the hype and from your review it sounds like it does.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-15415982087379718262010-06-10T08:42:39.952-04:002010-06-10T08:42:39.952-04:00I cannot wait to read this one!I cannot wait to read this one!Karliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04874139720126743233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-54162012625497753312010-06-09T23:15:16.776-04:002010-06-09T23:15:16.776-04:00You sold me! I'll add it to my wishlist!You sold me! I'll add it to my wishlist!Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-19601749469466415722010-06-09T22:09:35.794-04:002010-06-09T22:09:35.794-04:00I really want to read this one. I'm bummed th...I really want to read this one. I'm bummed that I missed the blog tour. I need to check and see if my library has it.<br /><br />Great review!Holly (2 Kids and Tired)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-47890834969079657802010-06-09T17:20:39.131-04:002010-06-09T17:20:39.131-04:00Thank you for your marvelous review. I'm very ...Thank you for your marvelous review. I'm very touched and honored that you enjoyed Catherine de Medici's story so much and I hope you readers will enjoy it, as well.C.W. Gortnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11881402758065602605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-66407611781562401742010-06-09T16:14:14.799-04:002010-06-09T16:14:14.799-04:00What an awesome review...I am definitely adding th...What an awesome review...I am definitely adding this one to my list!Jo-Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12529212026658169288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-39698309348692875102010-06-09T13:59:18.469-04:002010-06-09T13:59:18.469-04:00If I might respond to Gerber Daisy:
there are a fe...If I might respond to Gerber Daisy:<br />there are a few books about Catherine of Aragon:<br /><br />Katherine of Aragon by Jean Plaidy<br />The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory; <br />The King's Pleasure by Norah Lofts The Spanish Princess by Laurien Gardner<br />Katherine of Aragon by Julia Hamilton (out of print)<br /><br />If you have any interest in non-fiction, a really good biography is Catherine the Queen by Mary Luke (out of print) and there is a new one coming out this fall by Giles Tremlett.<br /><br />You can sometimes find copies of the out of print books on ebay or online used book sites. You might also try your local library.<br />My Catalina by Maureen Peters (out of print)Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838072651419264066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-60676816938307655222010-06-09T13:29:46.428-04:002010-06-09T13:29:46.428-04:00I'm going off on a tangent because of your pos...I'm going off on a tangent because of your post -- I wish someone would write a historical fiction novel of Katherine of Aragon (deposed wife of Henry VIII). I just finished the cerebral Wolf Hall, and Katherine was one of the more fascinating characters. I would love to read more about her. Does such a book exist?Gerbera Daisy Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605934758292568280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-24935249598431623182010-06-09T11:07:22.540-04:002010-06-09T11:07:22.540-04:00I'm not going to read your review right now, b...I'm not going to read your review right now, but I cannot tell you how much I love Gortner's writing. I'll be reviewing this book later in the month, and I've already started it and love it!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-5572897219090066672010-06-09T10:31:19.338-04:002010-06-09T10:31:19.338-04:00Thanks for the excellent review of Christopher'...Thanks for the excellent review of Christopher's latest. I know I am slightly biased because I'm promoting this one, but I love historical fiction and I could read his work all day long. I just feel so drawn into his stories, and I like how he approaches the historical figures we think we know.<br /><br />For anyone who is interested, I am giving away a copy of this book at my blog. You can find details at http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2010/06/interview-with-historical-novelist-cw.html<br /><br />Thanks again. I'm glad you enjoyed the book.<br /><br />CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-4532797646714235572010-06-09T10:17:44.119-04:002010-06-09T10:17:44.119-04:00Okay, okay -- I must get to these books!Okay, okay -- I must get to these books!Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-54666937432326399172010-06-09T09:53:01.970-04:002010-06-09T09:53:01.970-04:00I thought this one was really good too! I can'...I thought this one was really good too! I can't wait for his next one.Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838072651419264066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-30405172790550425932010-06-09T09:29:01.388-04:002010-06-09T09:29:01.388-04:00Yay! So glad this one lived up to expectations. Mi...Yay! So glad this one lived up to expectations. Mine are high after the amazingness of THE LAST QUEEN.S. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-68967997619333421022010-06-09T08:45:26.851-04:002010-06-09T08:45:26.851-04:00I'm dying to read this one! I've heard so ...I'm dying to read this one! I've heard so many good things about it!Jenn's Bookshelveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00053675949434770878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-28922552698705123762010-06-09T08:30:27.763-04:002010-06-09T08:30:27.763-04:00I cannot wait to read this book! I think it's...I cannot wait to read this book! I think it's my next review book to go for, and you've made me thrilled about that. =)<br /><br />Meghan @ <a href="http://medievalbookworm.com" rel="nofollow">Medieval Bookworm</a>Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553655640589660182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-50610814437755132692010-06-09T07:13:29.833-04:002010-06-09T07:13:29.833-04:00From the reviews I've read of his previous boo...From the reviews I've read of his previous book, I think you're right about Gortner's work - he's one of the best. I know Catherine de Medici had a lot of influence on France, but I'm not sure in what ways, so I bet there is a lot to learn in this book.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008131509611971593.post-61699157447207904872010-06-09T02:55:52.473-04:002010-06-09T02:55:52.473-04:00This sounds like a very interesting read! Thanks ...This sounds like a very interesting read! Thanks for posting this review!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14454972223442735540noreply@blogger.com