Summer reading is overrated. I mean, I read all year long, don’t you? If you’re a parent who is gathering summer reading books for your children, remember it’s important that you read all year. To learn more about that, read my blog post: https://ulleseit.com/five-reasons-for-adults-to-read-all-year/
In the meantime, here are a few new historical fiction coming this June!
BEST COVER
Isis of Egypt by Malayna Evans (ancient Egypt, June 23)
“I only meant to glance at the first few pages, but this captivating retelling of the Isis myth proved irresistible. With a marvelous grasp of historical detail and a keen eye for the complicated bonds between the gods, this novel is a richly imagined journey into the world of Isis and a fascinating, deeply human portrait of a goddess. A powerful reimagining of one of the most enduring stories ever told.” —Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of Lily of the Nile
The covers that pulled me in this month have a lot of green. I don’t know what that means. I like the gold and green combination, I guess. In this tiny thumbnail, it’s hard to see What the Trees Remember, but the cover is exquisitely detailed. Conversely, the sunset on Massawa screams, “Pick me up!” I chose Isis of Egypt because of the pictures as well as the color. You know right away where it is set, and I love ancient Egypt.
What the Trees Remember by Abigail Cutter (19th century Virginia, June 21)
Massawa by Pam Webber (1942 Eritrea, June 23)
The Newcomers by Pam Troy (1880 New Orleans, June 9)
American Royalty by Susan Price (1974 Newport, Rhode Island, June 5)
The Gilded City of Dreams by Luanne G. Smith (1920s Manhattan, June 9)
BEST TITLE
The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden (16th century Britany, June 2)
“I loved every moment I spent in this magical, dangerous, and haunted realm in the company of its clever and captivating duchess.”—Naomi Novik, author of A Deadly Education
I love fantasy and unicorns, especially. Imagine my delight when I realized The Unicorn Hunters actually includes unicorns and is about a real historical woman. This might be the perfect book. The other titles all include interesting tidbits, and almost all of them, besides The Unicorn Hunters, have nondescript covers. They rely on the title to sell!
Children of the Wild by Kevin Powers (1917 Virginia, June 9)
Under the Tree Ferns by Kathryn L. Robinson (1942 Puerto Rico, June 6)
A Treason of Magic by Melissa Marr (*historical fantasy, June 23)
Those Are Pearls by Andre Narbonne (1895-1950 family saga, June 15)
The Last Human Bear by Greg Sarris (1930s California, June 16)
MOST INTRIGUING
The Queen’s Coronation by Jennifer Ryan (1953 London, June 2)
“As a young Queen Elizabeth II prepares to take the throne, three women in her employ will discover where they belong in a rapidly changing world in this heartwarming novel from the bestselling author of The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir.” ~book description
One of the ways a book gets on this list is by being written by one of my Must Buy Now authors. Four of these books fall into that category. They also include subjects fascinating to me—witchcraft, the British royal family, and Anne Boleyn. I’m also interested in immigrant stories like two of these. I finally picked The Queen’s Coronation because I am interested in the stories of three women in Queen Elizabeth’s shadow as she became queen.
The Making of a Witch by Judy Molland (17th century England, June 9)
Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See (1870 Los Angeles, June 9)
A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray (1930s New York, June 2)
Queen of Diamonds by Roza Gaston (1515 France, June 12)
Land by Maggie O’Farrell (1865 Ireland, June 2)
Need more historical fiction on your TBR? See even more new release titles at Historical Novel Society.
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*This book is billed as a historical fantasy. I believe it is just fantasy. Watch my blog to find out why.
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