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General => The Common Room => The Lighter Side => Topic started by: Roobarb on Sunday 03 November 24 15:32 GMT (UK)
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There are several of Steve Robinson's genealogical novels currently on offer on Kindle at 99p, it's usually best to snap them up ASAP.
I have noticed that there's a new book out by Nathan Dylan Goodwin, if it's been on offer I must have missed it. If it comes up at 99p I'll post here. :)
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Thanks for the info Roobarb.
I do not use a Kindle but will check out the new Nathan Dylan Goodwin book.
Happy reading.
Dorrie
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All 7 of Steve Robinson’s Genealogical books are 0.99p each at present, worth buying them as a batch.
Nathan Dylan Goodwin’s last Genealogical book was The Deserters Tale which was released in 2023, I am not seeing it on offer nor any of the others although 6 of the 7 are available within Kindle Unlimited which is the monthly subscription option.
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The Deserters Tale is available on Amazon Kindle for 3.99 and paperback is 7.99. Think I will put it on my Santa List ;D ;D
Looking at some other authors of Genealogical books - M.R. Jones, Beth Farrar and Stephen Molyneux.
Have you read any of them ?
Dorrie
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I've read The Death Certificate by Stephen Molyneux, I enjoyed it. I bought a secondhand paperback copy during the pandemic, when I received it all of pages had words underlined and comments in the margins. I didn't want to return it so I went through the book rubbing them out as not only were they distracting but some were possible spoilers. I contacted the seller they gave me the option of returning the book at no cost to myself or a partial refund, I opted for the latter, albeit a small amount.
Quite some time later I found the book on my Kindle, it had been there years! ;D ;D
&All 7 of Steve Robinson’s Genealogical books are 0.99p each at present, worth buying them as a batch.
Nathan Dylan Goodwin’s last Genealogical book was The Deserters Tale which was released in 2023, I am not seeing it on offer nor any of the others although 6 of the 7 are available within Kindle Unlimited which is the monthly subscription option.
It was The Deserter's Tale I was referring to as a new one, too expensive for me, I'll wait till it's on at 99p. :D
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The aforementioned 'The Deserter's Tale' (Kindle edition) by Nathan Dylan Goodwin is now on offer at 99p.
Seems I already bought it back in April, not only that but I've actually read it! I have so many books on my Kindle that I forget what I've read. Either that or I'm losing my marbles. ;D
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Thanks for telling us about "The Deserter's Tale" being on offer. I've been wanting to read this for a while but was waiting for it to be reduced to 99p on Kindle. Will get it downloaded now!
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Roobarb you are not loosing your marbles. When you read a lot it is easy to forget what you have read.
My late dad kept a notebook with an ABC index and listed every book he read under the author's name so he wouldn't get the same one twice. That was in the days when people used their local library. He took his notebook with him.
I did get 3 books for my Christmas - The Deserters Tale by Nathan Dylan Goodwin, The Death Certificate by Stephen Molyneux and Family Secrets by Beth Farrar. So far I have not managed to read any of them but hopefully soon,
Happy reading,
Dorrie
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Dorrie, maybe you know but - you do not need to buy a Kindle device to read Kindle versions of books. If you have a tablet or phone you can download an App. and read them on there. Probably on a proper computer as well.
About the only time I use my Kindle is when I am reading outside in bright light where the Kindles “ink” display works better.
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Some people who borrowed many fiction books from the library used to mark each book before returning it, with their own symbol in a particular corner so they would know if they had read it before. Except that central libraries would buy more than one copy of the most popular authors/publishers so the system was not foolproof!
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Thanks for the advice Spelk but I am very old fashioned and only have the internet on my laptop. I could possibly use that but have never tried.
As an avid reader as a child and a Librarian many years ago I prefer the feel of a book in my hands when reading.
Molly C - I remember all those marks in the books from my Librarian days.
Dorrie
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Spelk, I'm the same as you, I read Kindle books on my tablet and only use my actual Kindle for reading outside.
I also read paperbacks when I'm having a bath. :D I've had a couple of problems when I've downloaded books that I thought I hadn't read as Amazon didn't say that I'd previously purchased them, only to realise later that I've read them in paperback! Oh well, not too bad when I've only paid 99p.
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For anyone who hasn't had this one, The Chester Creek Murders by Nathan Dylan Goodwin is currently on offer for Kindle at 99p.
I've read all of this author's books but I must say I don't like the Venator cold cases series as much as his previous ones. Maybe it's because I haven't done anything with DNA, I find it a bit complicated. Not wanting to put anyone off of course!
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The Penmaker's wife by Steve Robinson is again available on Kindle at 99p.
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The Jefferson Tayte genealogical mystery books 1 to 7 by Steve Robinson are all on again on Kindle at 99p each.
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I don't have and have never wanted a Kindle, as I love holding a book and turning the pages. I often try to find books by these authors in my local library, but can never find them. Perhaps they are so popular that they are always out on loan.
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The staff at your library will be able to tell you if they stock the books, just tell them the name of the author and they'll be able to look it up for you. If the book you want is out on loan they can reserve it for you.
If your local library doesn't have them then other libraries in the area might have them, in which case your local library can obtain the book for you for a small fee.
If you're open to buying used books you can often find them online. If I want paperbacks (I read them in the bath!) I use a company called Abe Books which was recommended by another Rootschatter. For instance, the first of Nathan Dylan Goodwin’s series, Finding the Past, is currently available for 80p, plus £2.20 postage. There are several more, a number of which are only slightly higher prices.
I hope you manage to read them, one way or another. :)
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Roobarb
Doesn't your bath water get cold while you read? :o
Yes, I will speak to the library staff on my next visit. If only we still had our mobile library, whose librarian was so helpful!
We already have far to many books at home, so I am trying to avoid buying any more, though any surplus will be passed on to a charity shop.
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I keep topping it up Gillg. ;D Let us know if you have any success at the library, good luck.
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The Lost Ancestor by Nathan Dylan Goodwin is currently on Kindle at 99p.
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Thanks Roobarb, got it :)
Anyone interested in The Lost Ancestor should get it soon, the price goes back to £4.99 in 6 days.
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Another Nathan Dylan Goodwin one on offer on Kindle at 99p, The Orange Lilies. This is book 3 of the Morton Farrier series.
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Thanks again Roobarb, I've just downloaded The Orange Lilies. :)
I'm just waiting for books 4, 5 and 6 to be on offer to complete the Morton Farrier series.
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I'll let you know as soon as they come up Jool, I hope you're enjoying them. :)
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The first of the Venator cold case series, The Cold Creek Murders by Nathan Dylan Goodwin, on Kindle at 99p.