Sunday, June 21, 2020

It's Time to Browse My Keeper Cases! (Part Two)


I left you hanging with my fiction keeper case, didn't I? You've only seen one side of it, so I definitely have to take care of that oversight.

In Part One, I explained that I did some tidying up before I took the photos and as a result, I decided to donate some of the books that had been on there for quite some time. This is a good thing due to the way some of my favorite authors just keep adding to their series. Gotta have room for them, right?

I've deliberately left the file sizes large on each shelf photo so you can manipulate them to see the titles of the books. If you have any trouble deciphering any of them, just ask in the comments. That's why I've numbered the shelves.

Now it's time to shut up and show the shelves!



Shelf One

This shelf is devoted to one author: Cynthia Harrod-Eagles and her Morland Dynasty series. I love this series. It's a multi-generational saga that begins during the time of Richard III. Currently I'm in its World War I phase. The author takes one family living outside the town of York in England generation by generation. She even shows the changes the family makes to their country home over the centuries. She can bring history to life, and-- like real life-- the people in some generations aren't quite as interesting as those in other generations, but what an achievement! Now you can see why I left that big gap on the bottom shelf of the lefthand side of the bookcase in Part One!


Shelf Two

Another shelf devoted almost exclusively to one author. I love J.A. Jance's Sheriff Joanna Brady series set in Bisbee, Arizona. Jance grew up in Bisbee, and after reading these books, Denis and I have spent quite a bit of time down in Cochise County.


Shelf Three

I doubt this particular shelf is going to be a surprise to any of my longtime readers!


Shelf Four


These books by Harnett T. Kane were my mother's. She was fascinated by the plantation houses down South. I learned a lot from reading these books, but they do give a rather romanticized, sanitized view of the Old South. The next time I go through the books in this bookcase, Mr. Kane is going to go even though these books remind me so much of my mother.


Shelf Five

A little bit of everything on this shelf, including one of my favorite historical mystery series by Fidelis Morgan.


Shelf Six

And another wide-ranging number of books on the shelf. There's a lot of room between the comedy and mystery of Kathleen Taylor and the nature writing of Thoreau!


Well? Did you see any old favorites of yours? Any new-to-you books that you want to read? Inquiring minds would love to know!


10 comments:

  1. I've read a few Morland books but I haven't read one for a very long time

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    1. As much as I like the series, I've found that I can read one and then not pick up another for a couple of years. In a way, the Morland Dynasty books are one of my reading security blankets.

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  2. Nope, not surprised to see Johnson on your keeper shelves, Cathy. You've got some other great ones, too.

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    1. I didn't think his books would surprise anyone!

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  3. Oh, I read all those Kathleen Taylor books back in the day. Haven't thought about that series for years! I do understand about the Jance books. I've been thinking about rereading that Joanna Brady series (and catching up on it). Actually, I've been thinking about rereading a lot of series. I mean, why not? If now's not the time...

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    1. There's one particular scene in one of Kathleen Taylor's books that made me laugh so hard that I cried. I love that series.

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  4. Welcome back! I enjoy Cynthia Harrod-Eagles' mysteries, but have never tried the Morlands, so I didn't realize that the series covered that much time. And I'm glad, but not at all surprised, to see The Daughter of Time on your shelf.

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    1. It takes an eagle eye to spot that skinny little book. I love that story!

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  5. I have read 4 of the Kathleen Taylor books after reading about them on your blog.I have the last two on my Kindle. I have enjoyed them. They are like unknown gems. I remember when you wrote about the scene that made you laugh so hard. (Tijuana Brass song)

    I have the first book in the Morland series to read on my Kindle after reading it was one of your favorite series. I am working my way through the Joanna Brady books. When reading one, I remember thinking they are always a good read.
    Glad to see you back!

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    1. Jance has a way with her characters, and I love that Bisbee setting!

      I'm happy to hear you've been enjoying Kathleen Taylor and are planning to tackle the Morland Dynasty books.

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