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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

The Titanic - Acknowledging the 100th Year Anniversary

On April 14 - 15, 1912 the Ocean Liner Titanic began its descent to the ocean's bottom. Now, 100 years later, the written world is acknowledging the centennial coming up in April. Some of the books I have found so far are:

The Captain's Daughter by Leah Feming - January 12, 2012 (Simon & Schuster)
According to the Historical Novel Society: 'a meeting on the Titanic changes changes two women's lives forever.'

The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott - February, 2012 (Doubleday)
According to the Historical Novel Society: 'a spirited young seamstress survives the Titanic only to find herself deeply torn between two men.'

Unsinkable by Dan James - March, 2012 (Arrow)
According to the Historical Novel Society: 'conspiracy thriller set aboard the Titanic'.

The Company of the Dead by David Kowalski - March, 2012 (Titan)
According to the Historical Novel Society: 'alternate history surrounding the sinking of the Titanic.'

The Candle Man: A Victorian Thriller by Alex Scarrow - April, 2012 (Orion)
According to the Historical Novel Society: 'story linking the Titanic and Jack the Ripper.'

I have always read books with a Titanic connection, so I am excited about all the new books out in 2012. What Titanic-related books have you read that you recommend?
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17 comments:

  1. sawcatJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    The Candle Man is an intriguing premise. I'll probably check out The Dressmaker sometime. Somewhere I have a copy of A Night to Remember, I really should pull out this year.

    I just saw that ITV is doing a miniseries written by Julian Fellowes. Someone simply must air that stateside

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    1. KailanaJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:18 PM

      I have A Night to Remember, too. Never read it... One day!

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  2. Bonnie JacobsJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Titanic-related books:

    (1) Latitudes of Melt by Joan Clark, rated 9 of 10:

    http://bonniesbooks.blogspot.com/2007/07/latitudes-of-melt.html

    and

    http://bonniesbooks.blogspot.com/2007/08/icebergs-off-newfoundland.html

    (2) Amanda Miranda by Richard Peck, rated 9 of 10:

    http://bonniesbooks.blogspot.com/2010/03/amandamiranda-by-richard-peck-1980-1999.html

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    1. KailanaJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:19 PM

      Thanks for the suggestions, Bonnie. I think I have Latitudes of Melt because I read another book by Clark and started gathering other ones. Will have to check.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 10, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    There were a lot of knockoff novels that came out after the movie. One of them was called "Titanic: The Long Night" by Diane Hoh. My teacher gave it to me for a present. I loved it, but then again I was 10 years old. It's out of print.

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    1. KailanaJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:21 PM

      I have that book. There is a sequel, too. My grandmother bought them for me because she knew I liked Titanic related things.

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  4. KateJanuary 10, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Thanks for posting this! I'll definitely have to check some of these out. I love the Titanic! I'm planning on going to see the 3-D release in theaters.

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    1. KailanaJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:22 PM

      I might go see it in 3-D, too. That would actually be pretty cool.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 10, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    I hadn't heard of any of these yet but there are a couple I might take a look at. I too am looking forward to seeing it in 3D!

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    1. KailanaJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:22 PM

      I have The Dressmaker on hold at the library. That's it so far.

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  6. UnknownJanuary 11, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    I have been a Titanic nut since about the 4th grade when I saw the National Geographic video of Ballard finding the wreck site. I love reading anything dealing with the Titanic!!

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    1. KailanaJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:23 PM

      I love anything to do with the Titanic, too. I have lots of non-fiction books and the museum an hour from here does special exhibits.

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  7. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    I have The Dressmaker and look forward to it -- sounds really good, as do several others on your list.

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    1. KailanaJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:23 PM

      I really want to read The Dressmaker. I am just waiting for it to come in at the library.

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  8. NatalieJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Suprisingly I've never read a book set aboard the Titanic, but I've always wanted to so thank you for this post! The Dressmaker has been added to my wishlist :)

    I don't know of any books but I can't wait for the Titanic ITV drama coming in the spring!

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  9. The Lit BitchJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    I am really looking forward to reading The Dressmaker and the Captain's Daughter. I loved Titanic the movie so I really want to read the Captain's Daughter. Thanks for posting this great list of books!!

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