Daughters of the Winter Queen: Four Remarkable Sisters, the Crown of Bohemia, and the Enduring Legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots | 
pickIf people have wanted to get into European royal history and found it daunting Nancy Goldstone is the way to go. Amazing writer who is able to accurately, but also with humor, well paced, and clarity tell very complex stories. It is rare for me to get confused while reading, even when women only seem allowed 3 names, and men 4
This was entertaining and fascinating. A great reminder of how religion is fickle but also those welding it can be cruel
#bookedintime @Cuilin @AllDebooks
Here's some nonfiction recommendations for the entire 17th century in England (I couldn't limit it to just 1642-1660 😂).
The tagged doesn't feature England as a location heavily, but is heavily influenced by it's figures. And the Swift book does go into the 18th century but he's still relevant to the era.
All of these got 4 stars or more from me.
pickEasy to read, but challenging to keep track of all the names.
1. The last nonfiction that I finished was Daughters of the Winter Queen and the last historical fiction was A Fiancees Guide to First Wives and Murder
2. Both thumbs up
3. I tend to binge read mystery, romance, urban fantasy, and nonfiction. I'll read one genre for a month or so and then switch to a different genre.
#wondrouswednesday @Eggs
pickA very enjoyable history book. Wonderful narrative style with enough detail to make history buffs happy but not so much a non-history reader would get lost. It's a much broader book than the title suggests. #history
In line with “I get knocked down, but I get up again...” I bring one of my favorite books from 2018. Goldstone highlights the Winter Queen, Elizabeth Stuart, who is descended from Mary Queen of Scots. In Bohemia, tensions rise as revolutions and wars in the various states look for an all-powerful ruler. Elizabeth will stop at nothing to make sure her family is in power. It‘s so good! #redroseseptember
pickThis was interesting and I enjoyed it, but I have to admit that I lost track of who everyone was. I needed a family tree to refer to while I was listening.
Mary, Queen of Scots‘ descendants are pretty much #screwed . History tells us the fate of her grandson, King Charles I of England. But, at least in the US, history books don‘t discuss her granddaughter, Elizabeth, and her never ending struggle for Bohemia. Or, Elizabeth‘s daughters‘ struggles for power.
One of my favorite nonfiction books of this year...a captivating account of strong women whose stories deserve to be told. #NoFemmeber
pickAnother beautiful, historic read. This one was even cooler by the fact that I've been to the Heidelberg castle which they spoke of in here!
pickI do not know much about the 1600s and the Thirty Years War - this was a good introduction! Interesting to read about their relationships with Descartes and Leibniz. And interesting to read about how Sophia‘s line became the rulers of England!
pickIf you love royal histories or books about strong women, you must read this! I loved it - the narrative, the witty/sarcastic humor throughout, and the overall story of how Mary, Queen of Scots‘ descendants played a role in history and helped shape today‘s British monarchy. Each woman had talents that have left a mark on the world. Amazing stories. 5 ⭐️
I received an ARC from @LittleBrownBooks from #NetGalley in exchange for a review...thank you!
My electronic ARC copy expired of this, so I had to switch to a print copy. It‘s so good!
I was set to use my brand new Book Beau book pillow, but somebody jumped into my lap. Guess I‘ll have to hold the book now... #Zeke #catsoflitsy
As I was searching my #NetGalley reads, I remembered this title was not available through the Kindle option. My copy expires today. Guess what I will be reading off and on today...
June 2018: 17 books read. Favourite: Daughters of the Winter Queen. Least favourite: Mythos (although it still got 3 stars).
pickLoved this! I learned so much and solidified some of my existing knowledge. I could feel the jigsaw puzzle pieces clicking into place 😊 Definitely going to check out her other books.
I have been thoroughly enjoying Nancy Goldstone's writing. Her footnotes and asides (judiciously deployed) crack me up.
Breakfast of champions: leftover birthday cake from my friend's birthday party yesterday, and raspberry black tea in a Tower of London cup 😊
As I‘m ordering books for the library system, I came across this one, set to be published in the US in April. I‘m very intrigued and very interested in reading this!
