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From this year's shortlist–which included authors from Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria–an Algerian work of historical fiction claims the 2020 International Prize for Arabic Fiction. The post Abdelouahab Aissaoui Wins 2020 International Prize for Arabic Fiction appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-04-14 12:33:18 UTC ]
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For many, staying indoors is an unsettling experience. It’s been heartening to see the imaginative leaps being taken by many organisations and artists to help us through – sitting-room gigs, free theatre streams, virtual tours of museums and archives and galleries – but given the limitless... Continue reading at 'British Council global'
[ British Council global | 2020-04-06 11:36:00 UTC ]
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History books are great for sharing a macro-level view of the past, but historical fiction reveals truths about the way people lived in history. The post Historical Fiction: Discover New Truths in the Past by Eliot Pattison appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at 'Writer's Digest'
[ Writer's Digest | 2020-04-04 12:00:35 UTC ]
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The moment they hit the press, the reviews for The Mirror And The Light were glowing. A “shoo-in for the Booker Prize” said the Guardian. “A masterpiece of historical fiction” according to the Independent. “Does it merit another Booker?” asks the Evening Standard, before concluding “yes it... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-27 10:51:38 UTC ]
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It’s been a day since the publication of The Mirror and the Light—the final installment of Hilary Mantel’s celebrated trilogy about Tudor England, starring the enigmatic Thomas Cromwell—so you’ve already blazed through it, right? Well, whether you have already or you’re about to, once you’ve... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-11 08:55:24 UTC ]
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The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction has unveiled this year’s longlist after "lively debates" among the judges. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-09 10:22:42 UTC ]
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The debut middle-grade author answers questions about writing and publishing her folklore-inspired historical fiction set in Communist Romania. The post Breaking In: An Interview with Debut Middle-Grade Author J. Kaspar Kramer by Cassandra Lipp appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at 'Writer's Digest'
[ Writer's Digest | 2020-03-06 16:37:35 UTC ]
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James Wood writes about the novelist Daniel Kehlmann, who evokes an era of doctrinal fervor—and brings to life a mythical trickster. Continue reading at 'New Yorker'
[ New Yorker | 2020-02-10 11:00:00 UTC ]
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This week, Kevin Wilson reviews Stephen Wright’s new novel, “Processed Cheese.” In 2006, Laura Miller wrote for the Book Review about “The Amalgamation Polka,” Wright’s novel about the descendant of both ardent abolitionists and unwavering slaveholders. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'
[ The New York Times | 2020-01-31 10:00:10 UTC ]
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A BookLife Prize finalist discusses her newly published historical fiction novel. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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An author and teacher says reading historical fiction is one way for adolescents to see beyond the present. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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It can seem like every historical fiction read focuses on one event, but we've got historical fiction novels not set in WWII for the Read Harder challenge. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2019-12-12 11:32:03 UTC ]
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Next time you or the kids are looking for an informative nonfiction or historical fiction read, pick up one of these comics about history and culture. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2019-12-10 11:42:18 UTC ]
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Quercus imprint riverrun has acquired a new historical fiction novel by German-Austrian writer Daniel Kehlmann,Tyll, in a translation by Ross Benjamin. The book, which has already sold 600,000 copies in Germany according to Quercus, will be published in hardback 6th Feburary 2020. UK and... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-09 22:15:28 UTC ]
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Quercus has acquired The Deception of Harriet Fleet, a historical fiction debut set in the landscape of County Durham, described as a "recasting of Jane Eyre" that is "chilling, dark and brimming with suspense". Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-28 07:05:41 UTC ]
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Look forward to a trip around the world, and back in time, while learning the history of far flung places with these 2020 global historical fiction reads. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-14 11:32:10 UTC ]
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Get to know the facts and the legend surrounding Sisi, Empress of Austria, through these historical fiction and nonfiction books. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-12 11:40:14 UTC ]
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The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a poll to find the nation’s favourite historical novel. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-08 03:53:44 UTC ]
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Looking for your next favorite book? Check out these new historical fiction books, full of beautiful prose, dynamic characters, and captivating settings. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2019-10-25 10:39:52 UTC ]
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Historical fiction writer Ben Kane has signed a three-book deal with Orion Fiction for a new series of novels exploring Richard the Lionheart. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-22 16:48:55 UTC ]
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