Discussion Forums - Historical Fiction

You all  realize that the 100th anniversary of the Titanic is this April.   What would you all think about reading a book set on the Titanic for April's read along?

Just a thought.

That's a good idea Letty!  I should make DH watch the movie with me.  ;)

That's fine with me. Can it be non fiction?

Oh I love that idea!  Do you mean for us to vote and pick one that we all read?  Or maybe we read different ones and compare and contrast them? 

Titanic is being re-released in theaters as 3D

Love Christa's idea ...

Same here.

And it's not like we have to worry about giving away spoilers....we all know how it ends!

Suggestions of titles?  I don't know of any right off the top of my head.

Dressmaker's Daughter Kate Alcott

Cold April by Pyllis Humprey (sp?). Currently free on Kindle .

Tara compiled a list for The Lit Asylum last month here.

I like Christa's idea as well.  So how does that sound to every one?

To expand on the theme, those interested could look into the fates of Titanic's "sister ships" ----- such as the Brittanic and the Olympic . . .?

Bonnie,  I don't see why not.  As I recall they also had rather event filled lives.

Which idea of Christa's does everyone like - she had two from what I see?

Do you mean for us to vote and pick one that we all read?  Or maybe we read different ones and compare and contrast them?  

Jeanne, I was talking of,  Or maybe we read different ones and compare and contrast them?

Okay, that sounds good!

I read The Story of the Titanic a few years ago and found it to be a very good non fiction account of the sinking. There was a list of those who perished and it really brought home to me how tragic it was. The book is not available here though, and I don't know if it's a reasonable price to buy.

I have both A Night to Remember and The Night Lives On on my TBR and have been meaning to get to them for some time. This would be a great opportunity for me to do so.

This story has always fascinated me.  And yes, I do plan to see the 3D movie!

Another Titanic book just popped up on the freebie list. More thriller/mystery though.

ooohhhhh, good idea, a read on Titanic--I'm in. either choosing plan works for me....

This is an oldy, but I love the Dirk Pitt Novels Raise the Titanic by Clive Cussler