Black Historical Fiction to Read With Your Book Club

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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

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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

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This Week’s Bestsellers: February 12, 2024

‘House of Flame and Shadow’ by Sarah J. Maas is the #1 book in the country, one of numerous Maas titles on our list this week. Plus love is in the air—and on our nonfiction list—and February book club picks hit the shelves. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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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

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The Best Book Club Books for 2024

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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

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10 New January 2024 Book Club Picks, From GMA Book Club To Amor en Páginas

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

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This Week's Bestsellers: January 15, 2024

The #1 book in the country, 2018’s ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear, is joined by new books for resolution makers, including ‘Younger for Life’ and ‘The New Kitchen.’ Plus the January Reese’s Book Club pick, ‘First Lie Wins’ by Ashley Elston, debuts on our hardcover fiction list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Historical Fiction Books for People Who Don’t Like Historical Fiction

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20 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books Set in Korea

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10 New December Book Club Picks, From #ReadWithMC to Subtle Asian Book Club

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A Book Club Took 28 Years to Read ‘Finnegans Wake.’ Now, It’s Starting Over.

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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

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Best Historical Fiction Books of 2023

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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

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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

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What to Do When You Hate Your Own Book Club Pick

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It took 28 years, but this book club finally finished reading Finnegans Wake

After 28 years, a book club in Venice, Calif., has finally finished reading Finnegans Wake by James Joyce — but the club's founder Gerry Fialka would argue you're never really done reading it. Continue reading at CBC

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