Author: Linda Ulleseit
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Top Historical Fiction Picks September 2026
September announces the beginning of Fall even though I’m already seeing Christmas decorations in stores. I saw a Halloween display last month announcing “It’s Spooky Season!” No. August is summer. I do have to admit that I bought a two-foot tall bear dressed as Santa–that has a ghost costume for Halloween. Way to bridge holidays!…
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The Heiress of Northanger Abbey
I first encountered Nancy Bilyeau’s novels when I read The Orchid Hour in 2023. Read my review of that one here. Nancy Bilyeau’s newest novel, The Heiress of Northanger Abbey, comes out September 1. It is a sequel to Jane Austen’s novel, set in Gloucestershire in 1820, twenty-two years after the abbey closes. Catherine Tilney…
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Top Historical Fiction Picks August 2026
This summer has brought a LOT of rain for most of the U.S. Hopefully, where you are it is still sunshiny summer. Of course, August is now Back to School month, too. I’m old enough to remember when Back to School meant after Labor Day. It still jars me when I see school stuff in…
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San Jose Book Festival
On September 12, 2026, San Jose, California, will hold its first annual book festival. That’s a very exciting statement for me because this festival was my idea. After attending successful book festivals in surrounding communities, I asked myself why San Jose didn’t have one. Book festivals attract families, educators, professionals and engaged consumers. Pew Research…
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Top Historical Fiction Picks July 2026
July means lots of swimming, vacation where there’s water, and my birthday. This year, I’m looking forward to swimming with my grandchildren in my pool and in Hawaii! My birthday will be unremarkable. It’s NEXT year that will be the landmark year. In the meantime, here are some new historical novels to read by the…