Comments on: Review: No Bone Unturned, Jeff Benedict

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Review: The Future of the Past, Alexander Stille « Jenny's Books — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:06:36 +0000

[…] and all that sort of thing, but they didn’t have very many books like that (see previously No Bone Unturned and Stealing History for the only other two books I could find on these topics). So I got this […]

By: zibilee

zibilee — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:12:37 +0000

I don’t have any suggestions for you, as I have not read many books that fit this description, but can I just say that I find it very annoying when authors talk down to their audience? To assume everyone is a half-wit really does nothing for your cause as far as I am concerned. I think I might have been annoyed by this book, and can see why you were too.

By: litlove

litlove — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:50:35 +0000

I can’t quite do archaeological preservation, but I did enjoy The Dig by John Preston, which is a fictional account of unearthing the burial mounds at Sutton Hoo, the biggest archaeological find ever in the UK. That was a really entertaining read. But I’m not sure if it fits your requirements.

By: Ruby

Ruby — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:58:50 +0000

In reply to Jenny. How fortunate, I would keep it that way if I were you! (Esp. his recent venture into YA...)

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:03:07 +0000

In reply to Mumsy. No! I'm shy. I'm too shy. I would sound like a dork if I wrote to her.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:02:48 +0000

In reply to Eva. I will remember that recommendation! I think my library has it and all.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:02:31 +0000

In reply to Teresa. Me too! I understand basic things AND, given proper guidance, I am also capable of understanding complicated things. Authors should believe this about me. Overadoring books can be awkward. I want to love people too, but I don't like it when the author desperately wants me to like them.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:51:06 +0000

In reply to Ruby. Does he condescend? I've never read even a single one of John Grisham's books.

By: Mumsy

Mumsy — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:52:43 +0000

You know who I bet would know? Our girl Elizabeth Peters. Maybe you should write her a fan letter and ask for some recommendations. She seems like she would be nice and helpful.

By: Eva

Eva — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:57:48 +0000

How annoying! & I already mentioned this on your other post, but Loot by Sharon Waxman was interesting. Definitely aimed at a popular audience, but she didn’t assume the reader was an idiot. 😉