So many books and so little time….
June 26th, 2007I took a trip to my local library yesterday and I avoided the back shelves. That is a place that I can get absorbed in and literally forget what time it is. Anyway, I limited myself to just the main circulation room. This is where they keep their shelves of current and popular books.
Perusing these shelves I found a whole bunch of books I have just got to read. I am not going to give you my whole list, I am just going to give you a selection of four that I think are a great cross section of reading.
Yup, cross-section because well the fantasy and medieval genres of reading are just so diverse. There is such a great abundance of interesting stuff that covers all kinds of territory.
Secret Organizations

The Last Templar by Raymond Khoury
Since the DaVinci code who can resist a good intellectual sleuth about the Templars and secrets of the past now coming to light? According to the Amazon review the opening of this novel packs a real punch with four knighted horsemen storming the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Looks like intellectual fun - It’s at Amazon: The Last Templar
Culture Transplant

The Serpent Dreamer by Cecilia Holland
Transplanting a person from one culture to another almost always makes a great story. This is a theme that has been made very famous by Jean Auel in the Earth’s Children series which started with the monumental Clan of the Cave Bear. This is a 9th century story about a Nordic Barbarian transplanted to America. This is the third in a series which began with The Soul Thief.
Here’s a quote about the first book in this series: “A nonstop romp through a fictional time of evil sorcery, ruthless kings, fierce pirates, kidnapped heroines, sweet romance and everyday heroes, set against the brutal backdrop of Norse life in feudal times.. … Holland delivers an artful blend of history and fantasy throughout. “–Publishers Weekly on The Soul Thief
Available at Amazon.com The Serpent Dreamer (Tom Doherty Associates Book)
Alternate History

Shadow of the Lords - An Aztec Mystery A sixteenth century mexico mystery. Who can resist a good Quetzalcoatl story? You know you are in for some serious action. We know very little about this culture and how it rose or fell. So there is plenty of room for some outstanding speculation. -oh and plenty of sacrificing!
Available at Amazon.com: Shadow of the Lords (Aztec Mysteries)
Post Apocalyptic Descent into a Medieval World

A Meeting at Corvallis
This is one of my all time favorite genres because it is just so juicy! Of course there is the whole apocalypse thing which is interesting to read. And then throw in the theme about how everything reverts back to a feudalistic and medieval society and well you got a great read! Best of both worlds. Amazon.com : A Meeting at Corvallis
Don’t we just live in a great time? You can travel to amazing places, meet amazing people and never have to leave the beach chair. It’s going to be a great summer of reading. - Enjoy it!


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