As with all Ken Follett trilogies, I knew I would love Edge of Eternity . Not only is Follett a stunning author who writes sweeping histories, this was the third in his more recent endeavor and I devoured the first two. It's such a nice feeling to pick up a book knowing full well that I'm going to adore it and have no trepidations, whatsoever.The Century trilogy kicks … [Read more...]
‘Winter of the World’ Hits Close to Home
Every time I pick up a Ken Follett novel, particularly one of his trilogies, I know I'm going to love it. I first discovered him with Pillars of the Earth, which is a stunning historical fiction series about the building of a cathedral, and was such a hit it was turned into a mini-series. His latest trilogy, The Century Trilogy, is just as stunning but takes place in more … [Read more...]
The Fault In Our Stars Shines
One of the problems with reading mostly “literary fiction” is that I tend to miss out on some great books simply because they don’t show up in my recommendations lists on various websites. Every December, I scour the “Top Books of 2012” lists and compile a list of top picks that catch my interest and try to play catch up. This year is no different, and so far I have added The … [Read more...]