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  I'm quite an eclectic reader, but I guess one of my big favourites would be historical fiction, especially those set during the Tudor dynasty or ancient Rome. I just adore fictional retellings of actual historic events, but these two periods fascinate me. In both cases its the way of life and political intrigue that grabs me every time.
  Examples of novels I've loved are
  (TUDOR) Philippa Gregory – The Other Boleyn Girl /The Boleyn Inheritance / The Queen's Fool / The Virgin's Lover / The Constant Princess / The Other Queen
  (TUDOR) Alison Weir – The Lady Elizabeth / Innocent Traitor
  (TUDOR) Jean Plaidy – The Lady in the Tower
  (ROMAN) Simon Scarrow – the Romans series
  (ROMAN) Michelle Moran – Cleopatra's Daughter
  (ROMAN) Robert Graves – I, Claudius
  Another genre that has always grabbed me by the throat is vampires! There's just something about vampires that gets my blood pumping and I can't get enough of them. Some of them have been dreadful (Stephenie Meyers is number one on my hit list of authors who have ruined vampires – they SHOULD NOT SPARKLE!!!), but others have been marvellous and I keep returning to these books – they're just so addictive!
  Just a tiny handful of the vampire novels I've loved:
  J Sheridan LeFanu – Carmilla
  Charlaine Harris – the Southern Vampires series
  Darren Shan – The Saga of Darren Shan series
  Dacre Stoker – Dracula The Un-Dead
  Finally, I have to mention a newer genre that has me gagging for more – mash-ups! Whether it's a dark re-imagining of a classic novel, or a re-written history of a public figure, they're hilarious and wonderful reads. I've yet to be disappointed!
  I've read and loved the following (and there will be more!):
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  11 responses to "Musing Mondays"
  caite@a lovely shore breeze | December 12, 2011 at 12:00 pm |
  our tastes differ quite a bit..but I must say "I Am Scrooge: A Zombie Story for Christmas" peaked my interest. lol
  Lady Kell of Kincavel | December 12, 2011 at 12:42 pm |
  It's a good laugh, but it's actually my least favourite of the mash-ups I've read. It's still very funny though. I heartily recommend giving mash-ups a try – I have several more on my Xmas wish list. 😉
  MizB | December 12, 2011 at 1:06 pm |
  Have you tried Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn, yet? Fabulous, fabulous book! I read it this year, and loved it so much that I immediately went searching out other books by this author — haven't read them, yet, but intend to! All about gladiators, and Rome… I think you'd love this book. 😉
  Lady Kell of Kincavel | December 12, 2011 at 1:41 pm |
  Nope – but I'm off to have a look at it right now! Thanks for that. 🙂
  laurelrainsnow | December 12, 2011 at 2:51 pm |
  I used to read a lot of historical novels…I plan to read some this year.
  Not a fan of vampires…lol
  Jo Jones | December 12, 2011 at 4:49 pm |
  Very nice list. I like historical fiction but have not read any of your favorites.
  Janina (@Synchro_Reading) | December 12, 2011 at 5:26 pm |
  I've been wanting to get into historical fiction. I might have to check out some of these book. Great Musing Monday!
  Danica Page | December 12, 2011 at 11:48 pm |
  Interesting choice of books. I love historical fiction, but typically stick to YA historical fiction.
  Definitely will have to look at these closer. http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/2011/12/12/musing-mondays-dec-12/#comments
  Danica Page | December 12, 2011 at 11:52 pm |
  Sorry I left the wrong link. http://danicapage.blogspot.com/2011/12/musing-mondays-8.html
  Aeicha @ Word Spelunking | December 13, 2011 at 12:39 am |
  I loved Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Jane Slayre, and Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter! They were so much fun to read.