Category: Reviews
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5 Hist Fic Picks for January
Happy New Year! I hope you were able to read a bunch of new historical fiction in 2021 and are looking forward to a new year of new books. My top five January picks are all about favorite authors and beautiful covers. WOMEN IN SCIENCE Her Hidden Genius by Marie Benedict “Fans of historical fiction…
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Five Picks For Hist Fics December 2021
This post first appeared on paperlanternwriters.com Personally I think December is a terrible time to release a new book. For me, it’s too close to Christmas! I’m done shopping and my presents are all wrapped. It’s true that not everyone is that organized (many years I’m not, either!) so if you’re still looking for gifts,…
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Into Africa by Kerry McDonald
I am, of course, familiar with Stanley and Livingstone of “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” This novel, by Kerry McDonald, is told from the point of view of Dr. Livingstone’s sister, Janet. When the book opens, no one has heard from David Livingstone for years. Everyone, except his sister, believes he is dead. Then the mail…
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The Kingfisher by D.K. Marley
I am a sucker for a beautiful cover, and this book has one. I also love stories about King Arthur and the Outlander books. So when I saw this novel compared to those two, I knew I had to read it. I was not disappointed. Historical fiction must have a realistic setting that draws you…
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Five Historical Fiction Summer Reads
Today (June 18, 2021) the weather will be hot where I live, and the summer is projected to be hot and dry. Again. Nothing to do but stay inside the air-conditioned house and read. I know absolutely everyone has a summer reading list, so I’m going to try and recommend some books you may not…