Great Book I Just Finished Reading
 

I want to recommend a really good book to you all. It's called "The Kitchen House" by Kathleen Grissom. Unbelievably, it's her first novel. It takes place in the late 1700s, on a plantation. The story is told through the eyes of two narrators: One, a slave born on the plantation, and the other, a young Irish girl who comes to live there as an indentured servant. The writing style is wonderful and the story is so compelling you can't put it down. I really enjoyed it. Felt like I was there and knew the characters.

This book is historical fiction, well researched by the author.

Reading is my second favorite thing to do...My problem is I have to finish it and am known to stay up till 3am even if I have to get up at 7am. I will look for that book, it sounds great.

I love Emilie Richard's Quilting Stories. Wedding Ring, Endless Chain, Lover's Knot. Will pick up your book, sounds very interesting.

another book about the deep south you might like is Sue Monk Kidd's "The Invention of Wings." Very engrossing and based on truth. A compelling read as well

There are several copies on Abebooks.com for under 4.00 with free shipping.

I've heard of it... will look for it or order it from the library.

I found my copy of The Kitchen House at a rummage sale for $.25!

I agree that "The Invention of Wings" is a really good read!

Love historical novels. I'm reading The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly. Really good. Thanks for the new one.

Sounds good. I just added it to my wish list for my kindle. It will have to wait for the price to come down a little before I get it.

I just finished "Gone Girl." It had a few twists and the ending was something I would never have guessed.

I read this book several years ago and it was quite good.

Sounds like a good one. Going to check it out and see if it is available on Kindle. Thanks.

I read this book just last year and I too thought it was great. The end was just a bit drawn out for me but the rest of the book made it all well worth reading. Fascinating read and story. Afterwards, I had to google the names to check out the history behind it all.

Guess I had better go check out The Kitchen House. I am not sure why I like to read these kinds of books but I am drawn to them. Thanks for the recommendation.

Thanks for the info - I love a good historical fiction.

Historical fiction is the only type of history I can stand, and I love it. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks! Reading is a joy, but I get tired of some of the drivel (books written according to a 'formula'). It's good to get some new recommendations.

Going to put some of those titles on my "to read" list.

Been meaning to read this....I made a note of the title some time ago.

I got the book yesterday at a used book store for $6 and hope to enjoy it as much as you did. Thank you for the recommendation.

There's SO MUCH 'drivel' out there... I can't stand a book where I can easily anticipate the plot. I avoid a book if the author's name is bigger than the title, on the cover! Bad writing, books that turn into romance novels, formula writing--- UGH. I'm picky about what I will read.

thanks for the tip and recommendation. I love to read and historical fiction is my favorite, hands down. I will now make a trip to the library and do the search for "The Kitchen House" by Kathleen Grissom.

Those prices on Kindle never seem to come down.

Thanks so much for this posting- I'm always looking for "good" historical fiction!

Oh I really enjoyed Emilie Richard's books as well. I have re-read all that I have twice!

I've just begun Dianna Gabaldon's Outlander series, which my daughter sent for Christmas, the first three books in the series. I'm late to the table on these, they've been out for a while, but find myself thoroughly engrossed in her writing style. Anyone else read them?

Jan in VA

Sounds great! I'm going to check it out. I've just ordered the 12 Poldark books and am waiting for the first 3 (have received 4-12). I need one to fill in the wait! Thanks!!

I just read "The Kitchen House" - a wonderful book.

I picked up The Kitchen House at the library, based on your recommendation. It is a wonderful read so far.

Thank you!

thank you. i just put a hold on one at my local library.
and yes, i've read all of Gabaldon's books i think. Loved them.

I haven't read these books but did read Cane River by Lalita Tademy. She wrote it as a novel combining information she found in researching her family tree with other components of life at the historic time it took place. It too was a good read.

Thanks! It was my turn to buy a book for my Kindle friends to share. This will be a good one. We have a shared Kindle account and every month or so each one buys a new listing to share. We don't add the free books, mostly the best sellers or books with high ratings from fellow readers. The book can only be read by one person at a time so if I buy it I read it then put it on the account to share. The next person who wants to read it will and then put it back in the cloud to share and so forth. It works great as there are always new books on the account to choose from.

Looking forward to this book. Just finished "The Invention of Wings" this afternoon - very interesting book - easy read.- hard to imagine the cruelty that existed in the 1800's Southern States. I will begin the "The Kitchen House" next... I appreciate the recommadations here. :)

Judy in Phx, AZ

Love to read : The other Wes Moore by Wes Moore true story of 2 kids same name raised in same area one ends up Rhodes Scholar other in prison for life Girls Like Us by Rachel Lloyd true life of how girls end up in sex trafficking Princess by Jean Sessions life of a price in Saudi Arabia Who have great money but no freedom and Bernard Cornell American History The Rebel ; The Fote etc I have a kindle.

I love reading happy books with nice characters in them. Why waste time reading depressing books? You're suggestions sound very nice. Thank you. Brett