Some stories are ripped from the headlines; others are ripped from history. Three new novels publishing this week explore the lives of historical figures who left a mark on their respective eras. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
The book shares secrets – Mantel’s own alongside those of the writers, historical figures and places she describes. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2023-10-19 14:40:38 UTC ]
Huw Lemmey and Ben Miller, hosts of a popular podcast, take a look at history through the lens of problematic gay figures. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-05-31 13:59:29 UTC ]
After years of writing bestselling novels based on historical figures, Philippa Gregory ('Tidelands', Atria, Aug.) turns her attention to a completely fictional one, Alinor, in the first book in the Fairmile series, set in the mid-1600s, about one family’s complex trajectory to success. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
This week's hot international books include an Australian backlist novel that has gained new sales after a film adaptation, and a Finnish title about a woman seeking inspiration from historical figures. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Penguin Random House Children’s is tapping into the trend for non-fiction books about historical figures with a new Extraordinary Lives series. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Candice Millard says that she doesn’t write “full biographies” of historical figures; rather, she delves into “moments of time that are powerful and illuminating” about that person. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]