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#110 ~ The Other Queen

19 Oct By Literate Housewife 10 Comments

The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory I had been awaiting the publication of The Other Queen since I finished reading The Virgin’s Lover in October of 2007. As time progressed and got closer to its September 16th release, my anticipation kept growing. Finding out that I would be seeing Philippa Gregory in person just a [...]

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Book Lust

1 May By Literate Housewife 12 Comments

When Tracy left a comment that she had a copy of The Lady Elizabeth, the latest novel written by Alison Weir, book lust set in to my reader’s heart fast and furious. Were I the Incredible Hulk, I would have ripped through my clothes and turned green within minutes of reading Tracy’s comment (which wouldn’t [...]

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An Interview with Robin Gerber

22 Mar By Literate Housewife 10 Comments

On March 12, I had the opportunity to speak with Robin Gerber about her new novel, Eleanor vs. Ike. She was on her way to a fund raiser for Hillary Clinton in Hyde Park that evening, but she graciously took the time to speak with me. After having read the book, it was wonderful to [...]

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#43 ~ The Virgin’s Lover

5 Nov By Literate Housewife 2 Comments

The Virgin’s Lover by Philippa Gregory Your Attention, Please! Until Gregory’s novel about Mary, Queen of Scots (entitled The Other Queen) is published next year, I can now officially say that I have read every book in her Tudor series! YES!!!! I read my first in March and, as of October 24, I read the [...]

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Elizabeth: The Golden Age

5 Oct By Literate Housewife 5 Comments

I cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to the upcoming release of Elizabeth: The Golden Age! Not only do I love Cate Blanchett, I can’t get enough of those Tudors! The trailer was definitely pieced together with me in mind. The visuals are gorgeous and it just hints at the juicy plot [...]

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