Do you have any recommendations for books that are about/set in/have something to do with Egypt?

My family is going to Egypt, and I'd like to get them a present to send them on their way. Normally they like suspense/mystery things, but I understand that might be difficult to find something good set in Egypt. They also like biographies true "literature", but usually for people that have had an impact on today's society.

Really, they are impossible to buy for at the best of times, so I don't mind suggestions that go out on a limb. If you've read anything that has any connection to Egypt that is good, don't hesitate to mention it. Thanks!

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I have several suggestions....... There is a veritable plethora of books on ancient Egyptian culture, whether fictional, or entirely factual. About two years ago, I attended the traveling Tutankhamun exhibition, sponsored by National Geographic, at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, in Florida (USA). The exhibition featured artifacts from King Tut’s tomb, as well as those of other pharaohs.

A beautifully-illustrated book, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, by Zahi Hawass, documented the objects exhibited. I found it a bit pricey at $50.00, but I was able to acquire it on Amazon for much less, a couple of weeks later. After this experience, I became somewhat obsessed with ancient Egyptian culture, and subsequently purchased several more books on the subject.

One of these, published by Barnes & Noble, is titled, simply, Tutankhamun, and is an unbelievable feast for the eyes! The photographs, by A. De Luca, are nothing short of breathtaking!

I feel that I can almost touch the objects photographed! The text, by T.G.H. James, is very interesting. This is a coffee-table book, due to its size and weight.

Ancient Egypt, edited by David Silverman, is also accompanied by beautiful photographs of all kinds of Egyptian artifacts, such as golden statues, intricate jewelry, and the like. The Search for Omm Sety, by Jonathan Cott, deals with a supposedly true story of a woman’s remembered Egyptian reincarnation. Whether you or your relatives believe in reincarnation or not (I’m not sure that I do myself), this book is entirely fascinating.

Dorothy Eady’s tale is so compelling, it’s very hard to stop reading it. Black and white photographs of various locations and artifacts complement the text. Another compelling read is Hatchepsut: the Female Pharaoh, by Joyce A.Tyldesley.

This is a biography of Egypt’s only female Pharaoh, who reigned for 20 years in Egypt’s Eighteenth Dynasty (c.1490, B.C.). As for fiction dealing with ancient Egypt, there is a fictionalized account of Queen Nefertiti’s life, titled Nefertiti: A Novel, by Michelle Moran. Elizabeth Peters has a wonderful series featuring Amelia Peabody, an avid Egyptologist and amateur sleuth.

These are mysteries in the tradition of Agatha Christie, with the added ingredient of an utterly enthralling culture. The first book in the series, Crocodile on the Sandbank, introduces Amelia, who, having received a large inheritance, decides to travel to Egypt so as to indulge her passion for all things Egyptian. On the way, she befriends Evelyn Barton-Forbes, who becomes the target of a failed kidnapping when the two reach Egypt.

Amelia then embarks on a search to discover who is behind the attempt. There are a total of 15 books in the series, so there is plenty of enjoyable reading available for anyone who wants to immerse him/herself in this intriguing world of Egyptian who-dunnits. I have only read the first one, but believe me, I do intend to continue until I get to the very end of the series!

I’m including a link to the complete list of the books. I’m sure you will want to acquire at least one book on Egyptian culture, as well as one from the Elizabeth Peters list. Happy reading!

http://www.amazon.com/Amelia-Peabody-Elizabeth-Peters/lm/R2B2L8RVI3SW4N/ref=cm_lmt_srch_f_1_rsrsrs0 Sources: books, personal reading experience, website link Twilightdreamlover's Recommendations Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs: Official Companion Book to the Exhibition sponsored by National Geographic Amazon List Price: $35.00 Used from: $5.000 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 23 reviews) Ancient Egypt Amazon List Price: $25.000 Used from: $5.000 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 19 reviews) Search for Omm Sety Amazon List Price: $5.000 Used from: $0.64 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 14 reviews) Hatchepsut: The Female Pharaoh Amazon List Price: $15.000 Used from: $5.000 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 19 reviews) Nefertiti: A Novel Amazon List Price: $15.000 Used from: $5.000 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 105 reviews) Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody, Book 1) Amazon List Price: $5.000 Used from: $0.01 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 130 reviews) Once you and your family get started on ancient Egypt, you will be fans for life, believe me! .

1 "The Egyptian" by Mika Waltari--probably the most famous book about Egypt, and made into a movie in 1954 starring Victor Mature. This user has been banned from Askville.

1 "The Egyptian" by Mika Waltari--probably the most famous book about Egypt, and made into a movie in 1954 starring Victor Mature.

The Egyptian" by Mika Waltari--probably the most famous book about Egypt, and made into a movie in 1954 starring Victor Mature.

2 If they like mystery/suspense, there's a series by Elizabeth Peters that features a British family of archeologists living and working in Egypt. They attract trouble and in each book have some sort of life-threatening mystery to solve. There are quite a few books in the series, and I think all but the latest one are in paperback.

The first book is called Crocodile on the Sandbank. This is what I would consider light reading for entertainment. The books are funny, and do feature a lot of real places in Egypt.

I don't know if that's what you're really looking for, and I'm sure there are more scholarly books out there. These are fun though, and each book is always good for some laughs.

If they like mystery/suspense, there's a series by Elizabeth Peters that features a British family of archeologists living and working in Egypt. They attract trouble and in each book have some sort of life-threatening mystery to solve. There are quite a few books in the series, and I think all but the latest one are in paperback.

The first book is called Crocodile on the Sandbank. This is what I would consider light reading for entertainment. The books are funny, and do feature a lot of real places in Egypt.

I don't know if that's what you're really looking for, and I'm sure there are more scholarly books out there. These are fun though, and each book is always good for some laughs.

3 These are indeed what I was hoping for! I'm particularly interested in the series by Elizabeth Peters, and of course I'll have to take a look at "the most famous book. " Thank you!(And don't hesitate to add more suggestions if you think of them.) .

These are indeed what I was hoping for! I'm particularly interested in the series by Elizabeth Peters, and of course I'll have to take a look at "the most famous book. " Thank you!(And don't hesitate to add more suggestions if you think of them.).

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