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Laughter of Dead Kings (Vicky Bliss, No. 6)
Elizabeth Peters
William Morrow, 2008
Waited so long
After having waited so many years to check in on Vicky Bliss and Sir John, I wasn't disappointed. The twist at the end was great. Just a fun book to get lost in.
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Egypt (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
DK Publishing
DK Travel, 2007
Great Primer on Egypt
This is a great first book to begin an understanding of Egypt before travel. It covers all major areas in extensive detail; provides suggestions for the best places to visit while in the country; detail pictures of what to look for at various sites;and the last section ...
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Egyptology
Ian Andrew, Dugald Steer
Candlewick, 2004
A book to treasure!!
I am a life-long Egyptology buff, and co-author of a novel, Secret of the Sands, that is set in Egypt and I was absolutely thrilled to receive this as a Christmas present one year. It has sat proudly showcased on my main bookshelf ever since. Not only is it a lovely ...
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Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt: A Novel
Anne Rice
Ballantine Books, 2008
Wonderful look into our history
Anne Rice lyrical style of writing translates this story into a vivid telling that we can all understand. I have read all of her books since I was in junior high and I am so happy with her direction and grasp of a very real person in our history that has meant so much ...
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The Golden Goblet (Newbery Library, Puffin)
Eloise Jarvis McGraw
Puffin, 1986
Great read for support in unit study!
I bought this book for my homeschooled thirteen-year-old as we studied ancient Egypt. My son has always hated to read. In the middle of this book, he looked up at me and said, "I always hated reading, but now I like it!" The story was full of details and vocabulary ...
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The Heretic Queen: A Novel
Michelle Moran
Crown, 2008
Michelle Moran hits a home run with her second novel!
Having read and enjoyed Nefertiti, I was really looking forward to reading this novel. I admit it was with a little trepidation as so often a much anticipated novel fails to live up to expectations, at least mine anyway!! I'm happy to report that this novel not only ...
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Twelfth Planet: Book I of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles)
Zecharia Sitchin
Harper, 2007
Outstanting
Don't let the bad publicity against Mr. Sitchin influence your mind.
Many jealous people and especially failed writers hate him.
We all understand that.
There is a person in America who asked the authorities to put him in jail.
Crazy!
Only in America people ...
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The Memoirs of Cleopatra: A Novel
Margaret George
St. Martin's Griffin, 1998
A Compelling, Fascinating Read.....
This book is spectacular, transporting the reader back to the waning days of the Roman republic when Cleopatra consorted with Caesar, Antony and Octavian.. Old myths about Cleopatra and Antony are shattered, and, by the end of the book when Cleopatra commits suicide ...
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Nefertiti: A Novel
Michelle Moran
Three Rivers Press, 2008
Couldn't put it down...
As an avid reader of historical fiction, I found this book to be very intriguing and addictive. The cover was what caught my attention in the bookstore, and I decided to give it a go. It started a bit slow for me, but picked up very quickly after a few chapters.
The ...
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Egypt (Country Guide)
Matthew Firestone, Rafael Wlodarski, ...
Lonely Planet, 2008
Egypt Country Guide
Havent actually been to Egypt yet - but the guide is well laid out and easy to read. I think it will be very useful.
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Supernatural: Meetings with the Ancient Teachers of Mankind
Graham Hancock
The Disinformation Company, 2007
Super reading
Graham Hancock is one of my favorite non-fiction writers, because he has a nose for subjects that really intrigue me. I remember his collaborations with Bauval that really angered the Egyptian authorities and spawned the science of archeo-astronomy. I also remember the ...
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The Yacoubian Building: A Novel
Alaa Al Aswany
Harper Perennial, 2006
Read in one day!
I resisted this book for a long time. I heard negative and positive things about it. Then the movie or series came out and again I heard negative and positive things.
I am an Egyptian living in the US. I am specializing in Middle Eastern Studies. My sister sent me ...
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The Quest
Wilbur Smith
St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2008
Great Storyteller
Wilbur Smith has done it again with a great story of Egyptian adventure. I've enjoyed the whole series and although the Quest starts out a little slow it builds to a page turner. Wilbur Smith has a great writing style for fans of adventure novels and I have yet to be ...
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Fingerprints of the Gods
Graham Hancock
Three Rivers Press, 1996
cmr
if you read the Underworld you must read Finger Prints of the Gods. Both of the books are great. I recommend them highly.
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Mummies & Pyramids (Magic Tree House Research Guide)
Will And Ma Osborne
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2001
Researchers Don't Believe Pyramids Built By Slaves
This is a very good book for children. It contains a lot of great information about Ancient Egypt. I read another review by a reader who was offended by the thought that the Pyramids weren't built by slaves. This was obviously a surprise to him but I had heard it ...
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