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The Last Kingdom
The Last Kingdom | Bernard Cornwell
In the middle years of the ninth-century, the fierce Danes stormed onto British soil, hungry for spoils and conquest. Kingdom after kingdom fell to the ruthless invaders until but one realm remained. And suddenly the fate of all Englandand the course of historydepended upon one man, one king.From New York Times bestselling storyteller Bernard Cornwell comes a rousing epic adventure of courage, treachery, duty, devotion, majesty, love, and battle as seen through the eyes of a young warrior who straddled two worlds.
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jenniferw88
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@Cuilin @dabbe Here are my selections for January's and February's #bookedintime themes.

January brings me a different Bernard Cornwell series, this time featuring Uhtred of Bebbanberg and Alfred the Great.

February isn't technically the 1917 revolution but the reign of Nicholas and Alexandra and the events leading up to it.

Cuilin Both work fabulously 👍 11mo
dabbe I got the January title on the spreadsheet; what's the exact February title and author? 🤩 11mo
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TheSpineView
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Klou Perfect!! 14mo
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DGRachel
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Bailedbailed

I love Jonathan Keeble, but even his narration cannot save Bernard Cornwell's writing for me. I am so bored by this story. I keep giving Cornwell a try because I'm fascinated by the time periods he writes about, but I'm disappointed almost every time. He's just not for me.

AlaMich I read one of his books eons ago. I really liked his writing style, but I thought the battles were boring and there were soooo many battles. (edited) 1y
DGRachel @AlaMich I‘ve read his Arthurian trilogy - loved the first one, second was ok, and I was disappointed by the third. He went off the rails with Agincourt. Gallows Hill wasn‘t bad, but his writing style just isn‘t my favorite. I‘m not sure why. It just feels like such a slog to get through. And I‘m probably just holding a grudge over Agincourt. 😂😂 1y
AlaMich @DGRachel I read The Archer‘s Tale. I know his Sharpe series is super popular but I have a hunch it‘s just more battle scenes, only in a different era. 1y
DGRachel @AlaMich Ugh. The Archer‘s Tale description screams “I would love this” and this is how he keeps sucking me in. 😭😭 I forgot he wrote the Sharpe books. I wanted to try those, too, but yes - all the battles. But I love those. 1y
AlaMich @AlaMich “The Archer‘s Tale description screams “I would love this” and this is how he keeps sucking me in.” 😂 1y
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Twainy
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🎧 Jonathan Keeble raises the rating a full star! Fantastic!

This is an entertaining historical fiction based on Bernard Cornwall‘s actual family living in England during the 9th/10th centuries.

The story is told by Uhtred, a nobleman taken by Vikings as a child. He has no love for his King Albert & by the time he returns he‘s more Danish than English. The author knows how to stage a battle.

I bet this is an even better visual!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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BookMaven9
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Pickpick

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Destiny is all!!! Huzzah! Every bit as good as the series♥️

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LibraryGoddess
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I picked up book # 1 of the series after watching the entire series on Netflix with my husband. We found this series during our stay at home phase of the pandemic. We always sat at the edge of our seats watching every episode. So here is book number 1 of 7. Can‘t wait to start!

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forestandcrow
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Thank you @kellyann28! The chocolate didn't survive. I forgot a picture. I am very excited!
#jokabokaflod

kellyann28 You are welcome! Merry Christmas! 🎄 2y
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TheSpineView
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PageShifter Looks intriguing 🥰 2y
TheSpineView @PageShifter I enjoyed that book. 2y
Klou Perfect! I have this book, haven't read it yet. 2y
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eeclayton
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#Alphabetgame #LetterL @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I love the TV show, and the books are also phenomenal. Destiny is all ❤️

Honourable mentions:
The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
A láthatatlan ember by Géza Gárdonyi

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Mtroiano
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Early morning poolside reading. Birds are chirping. The air is still somewhat cool. I love a slow morning.

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Traci1
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My husband has never been much of a reader. But in the last few months he's been devouring books for some reason (I'm beyond thrilled with this). He started with Jordan's Wheel of Time series and then read all of Cornwell's Saxon Chronicles. He's looking for books similar to Cornwell, but they aren't my thing, so I don't have any suggestions for him.

Any recommendations for similar writers / books / series?

TrishB Conn Iggulden and Ken Follett are good ones. 2y
Mollyanna He might like Colleen McCullough and Edward Rutherford. 2y
Vansa Patrick o'brian's Aubrey-Maturin books are excellent historical fiction. Also Robert Harris' books, I love them- his Cicero trilogy is great. 2y
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Traci1 @TrishB thanks for the recommendations. I got him the first Ghengis book by Iggulden, and he's nearly finished it already. He said it was a little slow in the beginning, but he's really into it now. 2y
Traci1 @Mollyanna @Vansa thanks for the recommendations. He's read more in the past 6 months than in the previous 25 years we've been married all combined. I'm loving being able to buy him books. 😊 2y
TrishB That‘s cool 👍🏻 2y
Mollyanna That‘s awesome. Hopefully he‘ll find some new authors to love. 2y
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CindiB
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I am late attending the Bernard Cornwell feast. Having first read The Pagan Lord and discovered Uhtred, I circled back to start at the beginning. This novel takes Uhtred up to the age of 20, marriage and fatherhood, and his first shield wall. Intense, interesting, and very well written. Looking forward to the ride, cozy on my couch. 4/5

LeahBergen I‘ve read several of these and have bought the latest each year for my husband (although the last has supposedly been published now). 3y
CindiB The last one wasThe War Lord and I think that was published last year. 13 in total. 😄📚💕 3y
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CrowCAH
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I watched season one episode one today and was pleasantly surprised to see it was off of the book series by Bernard Cornwall (tagged). Lots happened in this introductory episode. At times a bit too graphic for me. But love how it‘s telling the story of England unifying and taking back control from the Danes all four major land areas.

TiredLibrarian @CrowCAH It sounds a bit like Braveheart, which I loved. 3y
CrowCAH @TiredLibrarian I‘ve never seen Braveheart, but from my understanding it‘s similar. In that one it‘s the Scots against England. 3y
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TheSpineView
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#MoviesInMay @Klou
Prompt: Mel Gibson

Klou Braveheart is one of the best movies ever! Great choice!!, 3y
TheSpineView @Klou Yes!❤📽 3y
DarkMina Great movie! 3y
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TheKidUpstairs
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My husband's favourite book series, where the #first is a "last" - perfect way to kick off some topsy-turvy #OppositeDay fun!

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

LeahBergen My husband‘s favourite, too. 😄 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🖤🖤🖤 4y
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BookishTrish
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Yaaaaaaaaas

LeahBergen This is such a fun series. 👍 4y
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Texreader
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If you‘re a fan of the book or tv show, you‘ll love watching this:

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJMJXdSjqTW/?igshid=1cs4iaa8122uo

MoonWitch94 🤩🤩🤩Thanks for sharing ♥️ 4y
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Leowlima
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I am currently reading the Saxon Chronicles (Bernard Cornwell). Almost finishing the first book “The last kingdom”, beautiful story! The second book “ The Pale horseman” arrived yesterday ?. I am reading the Brazilian version and the cover art is fascinating, when all the books are put together they form a beautiful portrait. Fun fact: the title “The Pale horseman” was translated to Brazilian português as “The knight of death”.

Lesanne I don‘t know if you‘d be interested but the series adaptation on Netflix is really good! Entitled “The Last Kingdom.” 4y
reading_rainbow Beautiful covers! 4y
eeclayton @Lesanne I second that! 🙂 4y
Leowlima @Lesanne thank you!! I‘ll check it out 😃😃😃 4y
Leowlima @Milara right? I don‘t understand either. The title translations to Brazilian Portuguese are usually different from the originals...maybe marketing ?? 🤔🧐... 4y
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Leowlima
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Started this amazing book last week! I am currently reading the Brazilian Portuguese version. I just love how Bernard Cornwell describes battles and locations with such care and detail...It makes you feel there! I am half way through it and can‘t put it down, I‘ll be done in a few days...second book ordered! 👏👏👏

Trad Yea he is an awesome author, good series you will love it. (edited) 4y
Leowlima I am already enjoying it! Really good! 👏👏👏 4y
BookmarkTavern What a great cover! Welcome to Litsy! 🎉🎉 4y
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Leowlima @ozma.of.oz thank you so much! 😃 4y
DebinHawaii Welcome to Litsy! 🎉📚🎉 Hope you enjoy it here. Here‘s a link to @LitsyWelcomeWagon where you can find great tips for navigating Litsy: https://sites.google.com/view/litsywelcomewagon/home 4y
Chrissyreadit Welcome to Litsy! 4y
Leowlima @DebinHawaii thank you so much!!! This is really helpful!! 😃😃👏🎊 4y
Leowlima @Chrissyreadit thank you!!! 😃😃😃 4y
TheNeverendingTBR Welcome to Litsy, thanks for the follow! 💫 4y
hannah-leeloo Welcome to litsy and thank you for the follow. Happy reading 📖❤📚 4y
Graywacke Welcome to Litsy! 4y
Leowlima @hannah-leeloo thank you!! 😃👏👏 4y
Leowlima @TheNeverendingTBR thank you!!! 🙂🙂 4y
Leowlima @Graywacke thank you! 😀😄 4y
Jas16 Welcome to Litsy! I hope you love it here as much as I do. (edited) 4y
Alora Welcome to Litsy!! I love this book community! 🥰❤️ 4y
PurpleyPumpkin Welcome to Litsy! It‘s a great community and I hope you‘ll enjoy it here. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts!👍🏽 4y
Lcsmcat Welcome to Litsy! I hope this becomes your happy place! 4y
MayJasper I know what you mean about Bernard Cornwell's writing. Exciting 😊 4y
DAB 🍸 🎉 🎉Welcome to Litsy. This is a great place to be, the neighbors are wonderful and loving. 🎉 4y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled I love his books! Always a great adventure. Looking forward to starting the Sharpe series soon. 4y
Kenyazero Welcome to Litsy! 4y
Leowlima @Jas16 thank you!! Is is definitely a good community! 4y
tpixie @Leowlima Welcome to book lovers paradise! One #LitsyTip is to follow people that like the same books you like! 🥳📖🥳 4y
BookwormAHN Welcome to Litsy 😺 4y
Cuilin Hi welcome to Litsy. I started The Grail Quest series by Bernard Cornwall this year, great writer. 4y
Mrs_B Welcome to Litsy!! 4y
bookishcow Welcome to Litsy 🤗 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Welcome to Litsy 📚 4y
BethM Welcome to Litsy! 4y
rather_be_reading welcome to litsy 📚☕📚 4y
bookaholic1 Welcome to Litsy!! 4y
mrp27 Welcome to Litsy! 📚📚 4y
Andrew65 Welcome to Litsy 🤗 4y
Nute Welcome to Litsy! It‘s a warm and friendly community. I know that you will enjoy yourself here. I‘m looking forward to getting to know you!🙂 4y
Centique I haven‘t got to Bernard Cornwall yet but I love historical fiction so I must try! 4y
Trashcanman Welcome!!! 4y
Kayla8 Welcome to Litsy! 🤗 4y
CrowCAH Welcome to the Litsy family!!! 📚 4y
ladym30 Welcome to Litsy!❤️ 4y
LittleMoon Welcome to Litsy!!!✨⭐️ You‘ll definitely have a great time here ;) 4y
eeclayton Welcome to Litsy! I've read the first 6 books in The Last Kingdom series and they're all amazing! 4y
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Captivatedbybooks
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As I wait for season 5 to come on.....

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Captivatedbybooks
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Hey peeps!!!!!! Ive miss you all! So I started watching The Last Kingdom on Netflix and found out this morning it‘s a book series. Has anyone read the series and watch the show? Are they exact or different? I dont want to read the series if its exactly like the show.

Heideschrampf It‘s not! The basics are the same, sure, but the book timeline moves much faster, so that you‘ve basically surpassed the series after book one or two. I started listening to the audiobooks on youtube after watching the series and found it a worthwhile addition. 4y
TrishB Books are quite different as @Heideschrampf says, definitely worth a read. 4y
Captivatedbybooks @TrishB @Heideschrampf THANK YOU!!!! Lol down the rabbit hole I gooo. This series has consumed me! 4y
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RoxyWilde
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Team Uthred

Josee.lit.a.lu.et.lira I am so on that team 🥰 4y
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At the moment, I‘m all over the place, reading three books at once, which I usually never do. But lately I have not found a book that got my full attention. Until now. My husband convinced me to watch the 4th season of The Last Kingdom on Netflix and now I discovered that this is based on books! So tonight, for the first time in what feels like forever, I‘m just gonna read. And I am so excited.

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AdamCaron
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Love these books. Seeing how the Vikings and the British survived each other is amazing

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Texreader
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This is Cornwell‘s first book in the Saxon Tales (the series was renamed the Last Kingdom, I guess because of the Netflix show) & my 2nd read of it. The MC is “Uhtred son of Uhtred” (you have to use the character‘s voice from the show), and this is the story of his childhood—how he, a Saxon, became a Dane, and then a Saxon again. Lots of background in this one, to prepare us for the series. Read it. Then read the series & watch the show. Worth it.

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Texreader
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Achieved 2nd goal for #nutsinmay readathon by finishing my reread of this book. Interesting to compare it to the Netflix show, where some parts of identical down to the words and some differ in odd ways. Review to come.

Andrew65 I need to re-Read this so I can continue with the series. Well done 👏👏👏 (edited) 5y
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Texreader
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1. Well, I‘m from Texas and I read a lot. 🙃
2. Attorney
3. Still working, just from home
4. Several books but almost finished with my reread of the tagged book
5. Walk, a lot. Email, text, and write letters to friends.

@freeatlast1137 Do you want to play? Be sure to tag me and @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks and include the hashtag #allaboutme

Also tagging:

TheSpineView Thanks for the tag 🏷❤ 5y
GingerAntics The tagged book has been on my wishlist for a while now. It‘s probably from something you posted, come to think of it. 🤣 5y
Texreader @GingerAntics Ha! Probably! I loved the books (I‘ve asked for books 6-12 for Mother‘s Day), and loving the Netflix series. 5y
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GingerAntics How many bloody books are in this series? 5y
BarbaraBB Thanks for the tag! Walking is my way of coping too! 5y
Texreader @GingerAntics Lucky number 13 is out this year! 😃 And he‘s written a number of other series. The guy is crazy productive. And I could barely draft emails today. 5y
Texreader @BarbaraBB You‘re welcome my friend! It will be so hard to go back in to work where it‘s much harder to break away for a walk. And, well, Texas summers are plain miserable. 5y
GingerAntics I wasn‘t very productive today either. 5y
julesG Thanks for the tag! 5y
Texreader @GingerAntics Do you know what your new address will be? I want to make you a little something for when you get there. If you do would you email it to me at kamonsen at-symbol .com? 5y
Andrew65 Thanks for the tag 😊👍 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thanks!! 💛💛💛 5y
Crazeedi Thank you for tag! I think I posted one of these, hope you have a good day today 🥰 5y
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GrilledCheeseSamurai
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This Netflix show! 🥰

I've only just begun season 2 (out of 4 seasons) but holy cow am I ever into it! Anyone here watching?

I'm curious...how about the book series it's based off of? Are they good? Cuz I'm addicted AF to this show.

BarbaraTheBibliophage We are watching season four exactly now!! Haven‘t tried the books yet! 5y
Sweetkokoro I started this a few weeks ago, I‘m still on season one. I‘ve been enjoying it so far. But now I feel like it will take me forever to catch up. 4 seasons now, whoa man, I knew I should have started it back when I saw two season only for it haha. 5y
GrilledCheeseSamurai @Sweetkokoro Well, they aren't going anywhere so you'll be alright! 👍. I watched season 1 in two days and now I'm halfway through season 2. I. Can't. Stop. 😜😅 5y
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Lesanne We started season 4 last night! I read several of the books, thought they were really good. 👍🏽 5y
Crazeedi I've been wanting to read these books for long time 5y
KarouBlue I‘ve been holding on the show until I‘ve read the books! 5y
Reecaspieces Omg....it is so freaking good. I read the books years ago. I may have to re read. 5y
Texreader I have two episodes left from seasons 3. I‘ve read the first five books and am rereading them because of the show. Almost finished with book 1. The show follows the main events of the book but differs here and there. Love the show, love the books. Both highly recommended. He‘s a great writer. 5y
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Texreader
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Sorry for my belated response to #two4tuesday. Thank you for the tag @TheSpineView !

1. If it‘s been years & I want to read a new book in the series (I.e., Harkness‘s All Souls Trilogy), I‘ll reread the series. If the series‘ novels can standalone (CJ Samson‘s Shardlake, James Rollins‘ Sigma Force), then I don‘t reread.

2. The tagged book is from a series I read years ago & stopped at book 5. Now I want to catch up to all 13! So it‘s a reread.

Bookworm54 I am on book 4 of these I believe. Slowly working my way through. Do you watch the show? Season 4 is out on Netflix on Sunday apparently so I am very excited! :) 5y
Crazeedi Your tagged book is an author I have been wanting to read for a long time. When I see one of his books I keep meaning to get and read, and just haven't yet! Thanks for reminder, I have to start! 5y
Crazeedi @Texreader btw your card is absolutely beautiful ❤, thank you so much , I will be responding I promise. 5y
TheSpineView Belated is good too! 👍 Thanks for playing! 😀 5y
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Texreader
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A tad late as usual for #selfcaresaturday (what a great tag) @Bianca

• Tagged (2nd read), Giver of Stars, Age of Innocence
• Something light—I don‘t like the titles but I‘ve discovered “cozy mysteries” are good for stressful times
• Besides reading? Crafts: scrapbooking, embroidering, coloring, napping

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Texreader
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Husband and I are watching this series and it‘s making me desperately want to reread this series. I devoured it years ago until I caught up with the author, waiting for book six. So I stopped. Now there are 12, count ‘em, TWELVE books in the series, 13 if you count the one coming out this year. So I hate to put all my Litsy challenges on hold, but it‘s time to reread some books and do some catching up!! I mean, really, “fate is inexorable.” 😁

i.z.booknook I love the tv show! 😍 and season 4 is coming so soon! I just binge watched 1-3 again in preparation 😂 I‘ve never read the books but the series definitely makes me want to! I‘ve always wondered how closely the show follows the books 😊 5y
Texreader @TheAliceEvers The books are awesome! The show mostly follows the books but in a very truncated way. Lots more detail and good stuff in the books. I loved the battle for London (book 5). I wonder if/when that will be covered or has it already? The tv show just sails through the books. But it‘s a good show. We are middle of season 2 now. 5y
Texreader @gingerantics Thinking you‘d love these books, too. 5y
GingerAntics This sounds familiar, not sure why. Let me look into these bad boys. 5y
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Pickpick

I‘ve enjoyed reading it. you wanna know what‘s next always.

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Bookworm54
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Pickpick

Book 1 of the readathon (and the series) completed!

Uhtred is an English lord that grew up with Danes. He learnt to fight with them, loved them, but circumstances now find him fighting against them, for King Alfred of Wessex.

I find Uhtred to be much more likeable in the book compared to the TV series (though I like him in both) and I think the narrative style of the book is part of that reason :)

#24in48 #Readathon #HistoricalFiction #Danes

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Bookworm54
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Finally reading time! 🥰🥰🥰

#24in48 #Readathon

Velvetfur Love that cutie bookmark! 5y
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Bookworm54
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Little puppy is sleeping, so a book and some cider for me! :)

#DogsOfLitsy #BooksAndCider

TrishB Gorgeous 🐶 5y
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Heideschrampf
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Really enjoying my current project, getting a good deal of #audiostitching done. After watching the recent season of the TV adaptation i really felt like some good old historical fiction again and am consequently learning about Alfred the Great and the Danelaw. #Edutainment at its best.

mreads Beautiful embroidery 😍 6y
Tanisha_A Pretty! 😍 6y
whatsthEStorey I love your embroidery! Beautiful. Did you work from a pattern! 6y
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CindyRene Beautiful work! 6y
Heideschrampf @whatsthEStorey thank you! No, not a stitching pattern, but from an illustration i found on etsy, so basically yes 😋 6y
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Kimberlone
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Just a little bit of bookstore browsing today. I resisted any buying though.

PurpleyPumpkin You‘re stronger than I am. Good for you!👍🏽 6y
TheSpineView You are strong! I bought 4 audio books today! I blame it on the Amazon sale.🤣 6y
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Melkyl
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This book has been on my #TBR for a while. I enjoy the show, so I have wanted to read the book. It was a nice escape during this weekend where our weather is trying to get warmer. It is engaging enough that I plan to continue with the series.

Texreader There‘s a show? 6y
Melkyl @texreader It‘s on Netflix. There are at least two seasons...maybe three. It‘s good. 6y
Texreader @Melwilk what is it called? 6y
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Melkyl @Texreader It‘s called The Last Kingdom. 6y
Texreader @Melwilk Of course! Thanks!! I love this book series 6y
KarouBlue I just started this one! Surprisingly bingeable! 6y
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BookaholicNatty
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These books are soooo good and Uhtred is FINE! 😂 Going from Outlander to this I just am filled with adventure and love! If you love Outlander then you will love this as well. Netflix also has made a TV series about it which is really good too! Uhtred is a warrior who has so much courage and strength. And the journeys he takes will blow you away! It is about Danes, England, Wessex, & KingAlbert. I can‘t wait for more!❤️❤️

i.z.booknook I LOVE the TV show! It‘s one of my favourites! ❤️ 6y
BookaholicNatty @TheAliceEvers I love it too!!! I just binge watched all 3 seasons and can‘t wait for more 6y
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And this is my Oreo. #dogsoflitsy @kaye

Kaye ♥️ 6y
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intothehallofbooks
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ALL THE STARS!

This was so much fun to read! I love this period of history: the time of the Vikings and their raids. This story is mostly about Alfred the Great and his mission to save England from their sweeping conquests, but it is told thru Uhtred‘s eyes. Uhtred, born English, captured and trained for war by the enemy Ragnar. Oh my goodness, I was riveted and breathless in nearly every scene. These characters 100% were ALIVE to me.

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I‘ve used this #map as much as any other in any book I‘ve read, following Uhtred‘s battles with the Danes (Vikings) and the English. #bookmap

The author has also included a “Place-Names” list on the following pages since the spelling of the towns in the 800‘s was so different than what we know now. For ex: Lundene = London, but some are less obvious. This has been so helpful to me!

TrishB I did a lot of checking of the place names when I started this series. As you say, some are more obvious than others. 6y
intothehallofbooks @TrishB Yes!! I‘ve flipped back to the front of the book a thousand times. But it‘s so worth it. SO GOOD. I‘m almost finished! 6y
Adam86uk I've had this box set for months, need to start soon!! 6y
intothehallofbooks @Adam86uk Yes, start it! I just got the second book from the library and I‘m so excited! 6y
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intothehallofbooks
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Picked this one out of my library stack a little while ago, thought I‘d see if I liked it — I got completely sucked in! Wow!

LeahBergen It‘s such a good series! (and I‘m enjoying the TV series, as well!) 6y
intothehallofbooks @LeahBergen I read somewhere that the first season of the show is the first two books-does that sound right? I‘ve heard great things about the show. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Vikings from History Channel. Not exactly the same, but sort of! 6y
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tessavi
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Was not impressed with the selection this time, but got these two books during the Audible 2 for 1 sale.
#audiblesale

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Love Bernard Cornwell - can‘t go wrong there! 6y
tessavi @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled This would be my first Cornwell! I watched a few of the episodes though and enjoyed what I saw. 6y
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The Last Kingdom | Bernard Cornwell
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An enjoyable book about the battles between the Danes and the English in the 9th century. Now I can check out the show on Netflix too! Will definitely read the rest of this series at some point.

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