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@Cuilin #bookedintime

I did it! This was a chunkster. Physical and audio helped me get through it. There are so many characters! It spans from 430 AD to 1500ish. I thought it gave a good look at pre Christian Ireland and the move towards Christianity, from tribal life and politics to the Crown. He did an excellent job keeping the characters individualized and I didn't have any trouble following along. I loved how women were represented 👇

#weeklyforecast I have the tagged on audio for #BookedInTime made a huge dent in it yesterday while doing chores around the house, and am really enjoying it. Once I finish it I have A Day In The Life of Abed Salama.
Picking away at the Women's Prize, started The Maiden and so far I am liking it more than I thought I would.

This chunkster is one of my favorites by this author. I loved losing myself in the myth, history and characters. If you haven't read this author but love an epic read spanning decades I highly recommend this author.

Determined to honor the memory of my ever-livin-lovin‘ most Irish of sisters, I planned to persevere through this tome. Often with sweeping generational sagas I‘m caught up in a specific generation then loose interest when the old breed dies off. But not here, I was all in from beginning to end - and that‘s 1100 years of the fictional Fegus clan moving though historical Irish events!

Thanks @CarolynM for the tag! I am posting a favourite author for #Ispy . All Edward Rutherfords books are richly researched historical fiction generally set over hundreds of years.
I would like to tag @Curiouser_and_curiouser and @CindyE09 and the colour is pink of course😘😘

1. Ireland!
2. Very windy! Mid-70s.
3. My date was rude to our waitress. I was appalled. No second date!
4. 1 fur baby- 🐶

#friyayintro

Look at me reading sagas. Who knew?

Also read this one a few years ago; I need to pick it up again soon! The words “epic” and “saga” are best used to describe the tale of Ireland‘s lush history. It‘s not a quick read, but Rutherford did his homework and wove a lovely tale alongside many true events.

I was listening to the audio and just couldn't get into the story or the characters. I think if I had the physical book I'd have enjoyed it more. I've read many of his other books and loved them. I'll have to try again later.

#MagicalMarch #Ireland 🍀
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88

Looking for buddies! Anyone up for a read? Any book is a go for me! Beginning of March would be perfect for example. I am a bit too excited about the books I just got! #buddyread #yearofchunkster

Just finished this book - a wonderful walk through the history of Ireland from the beginning of the pagan era through the middle ages. I highly recommend reading Rutherford's historic fiction novels as his character development and storylines are wonderful and make you forget you are getting a history lesson.

What an amazing journey! Edward Rutherfurd's ability to weave historical events with fictional families and the trials and tribulations they endure thru the generations, never ceases to amaze me and keep me immersed. A great epic saga of Ireland.

The end is in sight! An 800 page book but enjoyed every word so far! Waiting for the big finale...hope there is one.

So one of things I do to make a living is design and sell jewelry. When I'm not working my other full time job or gigging (music) I sit here at my bench. And wish I were spending more time reading this lovely book 😩

Halfway thru this epic saga!
#edwardrutherford #litsypartyoftwo

"For a moment, Osgar caught his breath. The upper lake was large, about a mile long. As its quiet waters stretched before him between the high, rocky slopes that rose through the trees it seems as though they might have emerged from an entrance into the mountain itself."

Lake Ontario catches my breath the same way ?

Sun goes down at Lake Ontario cottage country but that's what iPads are for 🤓. Really loving this epic read! #litsypartyofone

My reading spot for the week! #princeedwardcounty #cottagelife #ilikebigbooksandicannotlie 😬#litsypartyofone

Starting this mammoth read tonight. Laid on the mammoth Molly, she didn't stir one bit 🤣
#freshbook #idratherbereading

I have read London, Paris, and New York by #edwardrutherfurd and I loved all of them.
Now to embark on a new historical adventure.
#theprincesofireland #books #imagine #bookworm #escape #read #wordsarepowerful #ireland #edwardrutherfurd

Excellent op shopping ?(Or good will shopping as you might call it!) I've read most of these but have wanted them for my bookshelves. So pleased to have the Zora Neale Hurston and the Arthur Golden which I've loved. Fay Weldon was one of my first "grown up" authors when I was a teen. I'm a late entry to Dan Brown, only read it last year but it was fun.

I know, I know...Dublin is not exactly next door to Belfast, but this is the closest I could come to #belfastchild for today. I've heard so many good things about Rutherfurd's epic novels. I had purchased this awhile back on a deep discount. I'll find time some day to try this. #JuneTunz

Opening line: "Lughnasa. High summer. It would he harvest season soon." #dublin #edwardrutherfurd #bestseller #book #bookish #bookgnome #firstline #bookcover

Happy St. Patrick's Day ☘️ Maybe one of these days I'll get around to reading The Rebels of Ireland (book 2) in The Dublin Saga.

#ilikebigbooks #booktober #day25 this time brought to you by Edward Rutherfurd and his fantastic historical fictions. I need to get myself more of his books.

As an Irish princess, I recommend this book. :)

I love the way Rutherford shows legend and history through the generations of these fictitious families. He draws you into the mysticism and charm of Ireland. His characters bring this vivid isle to life.

Epic historical fiction - love it. I already have the second book and will be reading it at some point.