Read the next book in the series, even if you've already read it :), Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2011. It's time travel so, I don't think you have to, but it will make more sense if you do. I used to frequent Carroll and Carroll in Stroudsburg but recently moved to the Lehigh Valley and have been hoping to find a used bookstore with a selection of things that I like to read. Toggle navigation. The main characters in the book are Caesar Borgia the Duke, Machiavelli, and his main aide in local and state diplomacy Piero Giacomonini, Bartolomeo a merchant, Bartolomeo’s new wife Monna Aurelia, and Monna Catarina, Aurelia’s mother. What a strange vessel! All in all, another book I read in less than a day.
I just gave "Bound", my favorite book of the year when I discovered why I enjoyed this book so much....you wrote this also. Nit picker point: one of the characters mentions how annoying it is to be in a time before mosquitoes were eradicated... let's hope that never happens because getting rid of mosquitoes gets rid of their predators which then gets rid of their predators... you get the idea. Get the Deals now! This was my W in my alphabetical list, and I guessed by the title it would be about time travel. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Now and Then (Donovan Creed Book 4) at Amazon.com. I barely remember anything about Maquiavel and the politics of that time but I couldn't help but wonder if it was all true? Back room had some decent older hardcovers, seems to be getting more stock since the move. I really enjoyed how Rothert works the ‘Now’ & ‘Then’ sections into her writing. As a result, the dialogue and conversations between every character in this book have a sense of authenticity that adds great value to the book.
Somewhat of a departure from his usual contemporary fiction, An enjoyable read which, although published in 1946, gave the impression of similar works in the 17th and 18th centuries. Now & Then (5.) I loved this one and how both Madi's and Tyson's voices are both uniquely different, along with how they can stop this current catastrophe. "Now and Then" (sometimes referred to as "I Don't Want to Lose You" or "Miss You") is an unfinished song by John Lennon, recorded in 1978 as a solo piano/vocal demo.
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I had to force myself to finish this book--at least it was short. The characters are very interesting and the portrayal of the conditions and behaviors is vivid, if a bit painful. English and French capital ships of that era displaced more than 1500 tons. Amazon recommended this book to me, so I downloaded the Kindle version.
He was a bit like Carl Sagan if you replace the cosmos with earth and all the existential questions around humanity. But this one, though enjoyable, left me flat in the end. They also accept trade-ins for most books, allowing you to turn in old or unused books for store credit. Now and Then (The Spenser Series Book 35) - Kindle edition by Parker, Robert B.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets.
I love how Somerset Maugham can weave a story and stitch you right in, making you feel like a conspirator, or at the very least, complicit to events that unfold as you least expect them to.
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Sometimes things can look deceiving...Emily the school art geek with the frizzy hair,nerd glasses and never going to fill out like other girls... . There was just too much jumping around (pun not intended) from one character to another. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Publisher. Ok, Brenda this has got to stop.
What a joke. However, there is a problem, and would be Emma’s sister Layla who has his. The combination of a few smallish annoyances made me drop the rating: When I pick up a book, I expect to finish it. As with all historical fiction, I felt the beginning was rather dry, setting up people and places that have their place in the period, but mean almost nothing outside it.
Then and Now by W. Somerset Maugham follows four months of the year 1502 in the life of Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)--Florentine author, playwright, philosopher, politician and diplomat. It was rushed, yet still somehow boring, and although I spent the entire day reading this book, unable to put it down, the ending left me feeling completely unsatisfied. Will Madi and Tyson reverse this time shift? April 1st 2020 Saving Rachel (4.) Huge selection of fiction, and was also pleasantly surprised with the selection of Philosophy and history books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Now and Then (The Spenser Series Book 35). Back room had some decent older hardcovers, seems to be getting more stock since the move.
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