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Whodunits Abroad: 8 Historical Mysteries Set Outside the U.S.

You get historical fiction and mystery plus some armchair travel — what's not to like? Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-02-27 11:30:00 UTC ]
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New Historical Fiction Books

From England and France to the deepest Arctic and northern China, these stories will transport you. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2024-02-11 10:00:24 UTC ]
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Sebastian Barry: ‘When you get past 60, you do feel a licence to write fearlessly’

The Irish novelist and playwright on the positives of ageing, his struggles with depression and a golden age of Irish writingSebastian Barry, 68, is the author of 11 novels and 15 plays. Five of his books have been long- or shortlisted for the Booker prize, and his novels have won numerous... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2024-02-10 18:00:48 UTC ]
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The Promised Land is a true Mads Mikkelsen marvel — if you have a strong stomach

The Promised Land, which releases in Toronto and Vancouver on Feb. 9, is an impressively directed piece of historical fiction — even if it isn't a masterpiece. Continue reading at 'CBC'

[ CBC | 2024-02-09 09:00:00 UTC ]
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Must-Read Historical Fiction Set in Italy

The best historical fiction set in Italy, like these nine titles, explores the complex and even chaotic history of the country. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-18 11:31:00 UTC ]
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New Historical Fiction Books

In the midst of chaos, the characters in these books find their own ways to metabolize real-life tragedy. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2024-01-15 10:00:46 UTC ]
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8 of the Best Historical Fiction of 2023

Read your way into the best historical fiction of 2023, which spans the globe and time. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-12 11:31:00 UTC ]
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Historical Fiction Books for People Who Don’t Like Historical Fiction

There are historical fiction books out there for every reader. Find recommendations for fans of literary fiction, romance, fantasy, and more. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2023-12-19 11:32:00 UTC ]
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20 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books Set in Korea

These books provide us with a deeper understanding of what Korea is beyond what we hear or see in popular culture. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2023-12-15 11:30:00 UTC ]
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Should Historical Fiction Have Modern Sensibilities, Or Stick To Its Time?

Should historical fiction stick to the views and opinions of the time, or provide a modern perspective? Here are the pros and cons. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2023-12-05 11:31:00 UTC ]
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Best Historical Fiction Books of 2023

It’s been a roller coaster of a year. Thankfully, we’ve had novels to whisk us to days gone by, even if those eras had their own highs and lows. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2023-12-05 10:01:03 UTC ]
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New Historical Fiction Books

A secret, a disappearance, a frozen body and a mysterious stranger — these historical novels have something for everyone. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2023-12-01 10:53:25 UTC ]
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The big idea: should we abolish literary genres?

Categorising fiction may help to sell books, but it says little about how writers write or readers readIn her Reith lecture of 2017, recently published for the first time in a posthumous collection of nonfiction, A Memoir of My Former Self, Hilary Mantel recalled the beginnings of her career as... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-11-27 12:30:00 UTC ]
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20 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books Set in France

These must-read historical fiction books set in France span more than 800 years, from the reign of Eleanor of Aquitaine to post-WWII Paris. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2023-10-26 10:31:00 UTC ]
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8 Books to Read after Listening to the Podcast EMPIRE

After you've listened to the EMPIRE podcast, these history and historical fiction books will deepen your understanding of the subject. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2023-10-19 10:32:00 UTC ]
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8 Queer Historical Fiction Books Set Around the World

When you hear the phrase “queer history,” how far back does your mind go? For many, there’s a sense that LGBTQIA+ history is fairly recent, starting with Marsha P. Johnson or maybe Oscar Wilde. Beyond that, we start to get into murky territory: stories of “lifelong bachelors” and “happy... Continue reading at 'Electric Literature'

[ Electric Literature | 2023-10-17 11:00:00 UTC ]
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The Past Is Messy and Repeats Itself: The Trap of Fairytale Victory Endings in Historical Fiction

This essay isn’t about World War II. But like any historical fiction writer publishing in 2023, it’s impossible to ignore the recent wave of WWII novels that fill bookstore shelves at the moment. As someone who reads and enjoys many of these books but has no desire to write one, I have a theory... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-10-17 08:45:05 UTC ]
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10 Fantastic Books in Translation from Haiti

From haunting historical fiction to poetic contemporary fiction, these 10 Haitian books in translation are worth picking up. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2023-10-11 10:34:00 UTC ]
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16 New Books by Indigenous Authors You Should Be Reading

Encompassing a wide range of genres from historical fiction to fantasy to poetry to investigative journalism to memoir, this exciting abundance of books published in 2023 by emerging and acclaimed Native writers speak to the rich diversity of the Indigenous experience. From meditations on the... Continue reading at 'Electric Literature'

[ Electric Literature | 2023-10-09 11:00:00 UTC ]
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New October 2023 YA Releases

October brings the spookier YA reads, but also be on the look out for historical fiction and even a holiday romance. Start with Brooms by Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2023-10-06 10:35:00 UTC ]
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