tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post3040936708852594746..comments2024-01-02T15:38:11.465-05:00Comments on Age 30+ ... A Lifetime of Books: Crocodile on the SandbankHeather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-90199938386510916442010-05-30T16:39:47.479-04:002010-05-30T16:39:47.479-04:00Linda - Thanks for coming by my blog! OUTLANDER is...Linda - Thanks for coming by my blog! OUTLANDER is on my list to read, but I'm waiting for the series to be finished first. :)Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-5764979423473805132010-05-29T17:14:17.913-04:002010-05-29T17:14:17.913-04:00These books are best when listened to ... Barbara ...These books are best when listened to ... Barbara Rosenblatt brings every character to life, especially Amelia! Try listening to Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series, read by the divine Davina Porter. Historical fiction, romance, time-travel, action galore!!! I've just finished listening to the 7th book. Love your reviews!Linda Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277837878845672653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-32314994759770138322010-04-02T16:11:35.855-04:002010-04-02T16:11:35.855-04:00Marg - Oooh, now I'm REALLY intrigued!Marg - Oooh, now I'm REALLY intrigued!Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-1174419980656671752010-04-02T05:08:42.142-04:002010-04-02T05:08:42.142-04:00Another fan of Barbara Rosenblats narration here. ...Another fan of Barbara Rosenblats narration here. Despite the fact that I listened to one book and probably have read 7 or 8 since then, I can still hear Rosenblats voice in my head. I enjoyed these early books in my series, but I have to say my favourites are when Ramses are all grown up. Sigh...what a man!<br /><br />I always thought Amelia was a lucky woman, but Ramses lady is even luckier!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-90910328512796742312010-03-31T21:21:10.721-04:002010-03-31T21:21:10.721-04:00SuziQoregon - Nan mentioned Barbara's narratio...SuziQoregon - Nan mentioned Barbara's narration in her comment as well - I have to say that I completely agree, Barbara is EXCELLENT.Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-28932936378244613992010-03-31T15:19:35.090-04:002010-03-31T15:19:35.090-04:00This is one of those series that I've only rea...This is one of those series that I've only read via listening to the audio versions. I've listened to them through book 7 so far. <br /><br />The first few were read by Susan O'Malley, but most have been read by Barbara Rosenblat. I have to confess I would probably listen to Barbara Rosenblat read the phone book, but I do love her interpretation of Amelia Peabody.<br /><br />I only listen to my audiobooks when I'm in the car by myself so it tends to be for 10-15 minute increments. This series works perfectly for that. <br /><br />I agree about the over the top stuff, but at the same time they are just so dang entertaining. I don't listen to them back to back so have spaced them out so far and will continue to do so. They are definitely the type of book that keeps me entertained and even laugh out loud occasionally as I'm driving around town. <br /><br />Amelia's asides about men, children and multitudes of other topics can be just downright hilarious.SuziQoregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552565982732943323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-67237659507429633512010-03-30T09:03:33.691-04:002010-03-30T09:03:33.691-04:00Tribute Books - I hope you enjoy it.
Nan - Ooh, I...Tribute Books - I hope you enjoy it.<br /><br />Nan - Ooh, I forgot to mention Barbara Rosenblat in my review! She really did an excellent job with the narration.<br /><br />Aarti - Yes, the exploration of Egypt during the Victorian age is quite an exciting time to read about!<br /><br />Kailana - Definitely do Mary Russell first - I can't recommend that series enough. This one was fun but not nearly as good.<br /><br />Kim - She gets MORE spunky?! Now I KNOW I'll have to keep reading. :)<br /><br />Shelley - Yeah, considering the fact that I am also 32 years old, that whole spinster thing was a bit crazy. ~LOL~Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-42266128473065983992010-03-30T00:44:58.354-04:002010-03-30T00:44:58.354-04:00I smiled at (and was glad to see) those question m...I smiled at (and was glad to see) those question marks after the word "spinster." I guess that's better than "bachelorette"!Shelleyhttp://dustbowlpoetry.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-4098887078369723962010-03-29T21:41:22.954-04:002010-03-29T21:41:22.954-04:00I read a ton of the Amelia Peabody books when I wa...I read a ton of the Amelia Peabody books when I was in high school and loved them. I actually like many of the later books better, once the family starts growing and Peabody gets even more spunky.Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)http://sophisticateddorkiness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-87252000533945594582010-03-29T21:39:28.109-04:002010-03-29T21:39:28.109-04:00I plan to read this eventually, but first I am goi...I plan to read this eventually, but first I am going to read the Mary Russell series because I have heard such great things about it!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-9610164307291756702010-03-29T14:45:32.443-04:002010-03-29T14:45:32.443-04:00I really liked this book, though I haven't con...I really liked this book, though I haven't continued with the series. I've heard that the character in Soulless is very similar to Amelia Peabody, and I can understand that. I hope to read more, but not yet. I just liked the Egypt setting a lot :-)Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-71439422446034724692010-03-29T14:42:45.342-04:002010-03-29T14:42:45.342-04:00I love, I love, I love this series! I've liste...I love, I love, I love this series! I've listened to every one so far, narrated by the fantastic Barbara Rosenblat! Time goes on. A child is born. The child grows up. You meet characters that recur in other books. I never thought they were over the top. <br /><br />good site:<br />http://www.ameliapeabody.com/<br /><br />The woman is still writing and I am thrilled.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-68069063049634619712010-03-29T14:13:37.934-04:002010-03-29T14:13:37.934-04:00Will add to my list, did enjoy the mummy movie,mig...Will add to my list, did enjoy the mummy movie,might like it.thanks.Tribute Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959016294721462184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-68294043041791927172010-03-29T14:09:58.855-04:002010-03-29T14:09:58.855-04:00Kay - Thanks for that background on the author! An...Kay - Thanks for that background on the author! And you're right, this book DOES remind me quite a bit of The Mummy - how did I not notice that before?! I LOVE that movie!Heather J. @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474181812740579350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7807369122559702185.post-27085277384591490572010-03-29T13:10:52.425-04:002010-03-29T13:10:52.425-04:00I love this series and the first book is probably ...I love this series and the first book is probably my favorite. The story of Amelia and Radcliffe continues on and on. No, this would not be like the Mary Russell books, but I think they are more like the movie, The Mummy. For me, anyway.<br /><br />Elizabeth Peters/Barbara Michaels has written many gothic romance type books. I consider them the early romantic suspense books. I like them because they are light, and oftentimes very humorous. Barbara Mertz (the author's real name) has a doctorate in Egyptology and is a real Amelia Peabody. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com