OK, I finally Got A Kindle

[BaltimoreLurker]

Just finished it. The remarkable thing about Cornwell's books is the historical accuracy and the depth and sophistication of character development. In this last book, Uthred is aging and it is starting to show, but like most older folks, he compensates in other ways to get the job done. That said, the ending to this one is a bit surprising. Love the complexity of the politics as well. You'll enjoy it BL.

After Aubry/Maturin this is probably my favorite series. Yes, the historical accuracy is impressive. I spend 4-5 hours/week in my home "gym", a tedious time but for the endless stream of documentaries on YouTube that I watch while exercising. I've seen a number on that period including about Alfred the Great and one on castles even visited Bamburgh Castle.

Have you read "Pillars of the Earth"? An amazingly immersive read set a few hundred years later.

 

[Delfin]

After Aubry/Maturin this is probably my favorite series. Yes, the historical accuracy is impressive. I spend 4-5 hours/week in my home "gym", a tedious time but for the endless stream of documentaries on YouTube that I watch while exercising. I've seen a number on that period including about Alfred the Great and one on castles even visited Bamburgh Castle.

Have you read "Pillars of the Earth"? An amazingly immersive read set a few hundred years later.

I read Pillars of the Earth over the period of a week sailing back from Hawaii, and you're right, it was terrific. If you haven't tackled Cornwell's Sharpe series, you'd like that as well. There are about 35 of them, but they are all excellent. Napoleonic army era, tracking the entire history of that time through an Uthred like infantry soldier.

 

[FF]

The Amazon FIRE is $50.00 and does great downloads from local library .

 

[BaltimoreLurker]

I read Pillars of the Earth over the period of a week sailing back from Hawaii, and you're right, it was terrific. If you haven't tackled Cornwell's Sharpe series, you'd like that as well. There are about 35 of them, but they are all excellent. Napoleonic army era, tracking the entire history of that time through an Uthred like infantry soldier.

I read a few in random order as I could get them from the library. I should start from the beginning. I was turned on to them, and Cornwell in general, when I saw a few episodes of Sharpe's Rifles on BBC.

 

[Wxx3]

Everyone probably knows this already, but you can also get the Kindle app for iPads and other tablets. It gives you full Kindle functionality without having to buy and carry around another device.

I had the Paperwhite, but found that at night, it hurt my eyes/head/ something. So I traded with my ex for her Kindle 3.

But the reality is I hardly use it, as I use the Kindle app on my Samsungs. All my books and newspaper are on my S-7, while large format magazines are on my 12" tablet.

With my phone, I like having to carry only one device no matter where I am, though of course, when I travel or on the boat, I have them all.
And i can read easier on my phone at night or in a dark room.

I found the Civil War series by Jeff and Michael Shaara to be great. As well as, gore Vidal's Lincoln and Burr. If you do like the Civil War, then the book about Sheridan, the Terrible Swift Sword" is fantastic.
I also turned out I loved Newt Gingrich's Alternative history book about the civil war, which starts from the premise if Lee had won Gettysburg by a flanking movement that Longstreet had begged for.

Lastly, the Robert Frump books about the maritime industry, the Merchant Marine and the USCG are must reads. He just published one about the El Faro, but I found "Until the Sea Shall Free Them" to be a better book.

 

[Delfin]

I had the Paperwhite, but found that at night, it hurt my eyes/head/ something. So I traded with my ex for her Kindle 3.

But the reality is I hardly use it, as I use the Kindle app on my Samsungs. All my books and newspaper are on my S-7, while large format magazines are on my 12" tablet.

With my phone, I like having to carry only one device no matter where I am, though of course, when I travel or on the boat, I have them all.
And i can read easier on my phone at night or in a dark room.

I found the Civil War series by Jeff and Michael Shaara to be great. As well as, gore Vidal's Lincoln and Burr. If you do like the Civil War, then the book about Sheridan, the Terrible Swift Sword" is fantastic.
I also turned out I loved Newt Gingrich's Alternative history book about the civil war, which starts from the premise if Lee had won Gettysburg by a flanking movement that Longstreet had begged for.

Lastly, the Robert Frump books about the maritime industry, the Merchant Marine and the USCG are must reads. He just published one about the El Faro, but I found "Until the Sea Shall Free Them" to be a better book.

Great tips, thanks!