The northern hemisphere, at least, is socked in by winter right now… So, on a cold, wintry day, when you want nothing more than to curl up with a good book on the couch… what kind of reading do you want to do?
I want to lose myself in an epic fantasy, quite frankly! The Fellowship of the Ring looks so tempting whenever I see it out of the corner of my eye. There’s something so nice about being curled up in bed with an epic fantasy in your lap and forgetting the cold weather outside with hobbits and kings.
But this year, I’m trying to move away from my beloved fantasy and expand my literary horizons. So, this winter, I’m trying to lose myself in historical fiction, namely Dorothy Dunnett’s King Hereafter. It’s just as massive and epic as any good fantasy, I have to say, so it gives me the escapism I want from a book in winter.
In short–just give me an epic storyline and I am golden.
Yes! I too have the same genre as your pick.
http://cutlex.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/winter-reading/
It’s just perfect, isn’t it?
I originally read the LOTR books in winter, but I admit, now the movies are my escape. They are perfect to watch with a nice fire in the fireplace.
Oh, don’t tempt me! I’m going to watch them all in May, after I’ve read the books again.
I’m not a lover of fantasy, but if it takes me off the weather, I’d read it 🙂
You’ll find mine here.
Aw, I’m sorry- fantasy is one of my very favorite genres.
I do so like the works of Dunnett. I have never been a fan of fantasy novels. My BTT: http://www.rundpinne.com/2010/02/booking-through-thursday-genre.html
I’m really enjoying her, although it is a bit dense so far.
Fantasy is on my list too at The Crowded Leaf.
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Never heard of your pick. BUt I like Historical and I like fantasy.
Here’s Mine
I have a historical fantasy novel in the pipeline- hopefully, you’ll enjoy that review!
Same here 🙂 The fantastic winter season creates a lovely atmosphere for fantasy as well as historical fictions !
here’s mine : http://icejewel.blogspot.com/2010/02/booking-through-thursday-1-winter.html
It’s so lovely, isn’t it?
I’m a fantasy writer (The Stumpwork Robe and The Last Stitch) who loves historic fiction . . . and my favourite books are by Dorothy Dunnett. I recommend without restraint that you read all The Lymond Saga and all The House of Niccolo. I doubt you will ever find anyone who writes hist.fict better.
Do enjoy those long winter nights of reading . . .
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