Category: Historical Fiction
Since sailing to Themyscira and sneaking into their libraries isn’t an option… …we’ll just have to make do with the books we have here. Fortunately, there are quite a …
“What if…?” One of the most powerful and popular questions people will ask when examining the course of history. What if the Union lost the Civil War? What if …
As one of the most popular book genres, Goodreads defines historical fiction is defined as: “…Novels that re-create a period or event in history and often use historical figures as …
As the daughter of two veterans and the sister of someone enlisted in the Navy, I can say that the military shapes people in ways that ordinary people can’t …
My venture into American Girl was, I imagine, pretty similar to many other girls my age at the time. I wanted a doll that, I’m almost ashamed to say, …
Cierra Loften
May 1, 2017
Adult, Asian American, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Drama, Historical Fiction, Human Interest, New Releases, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Suspense/Thriller, Women
I know. You’ve seen lists like this everywhere and you’re probably, for sure going to see even more like this floating around the web. But what makes #AmReading’s book …
Jodi Trask
April 23, 2017
African American, Author Spotlight, Autobiography, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Children, Classics, Dystopian, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Humor, Muslim/Arabic Culture, Poetry, TBR, Young Adult
Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet best known for her book of poetry and prose Milk and Honey. She combines illustration and words to create powerful poetry filled with pain …
There are two things that I love most in this world: my boyfriend and my books. Don’t ask me to choose between them. If you read my last article …
Silvia Brown
April 8, 2017
Adult, Authors, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Contemporary, Crime Fiction, Drama, Faves, Historical Fiction, History, Reviews, Women, Young Adult
My first regret when I moved to Australia was not being able to move my extensive library. As a lover of the touch and smell of a good old …
Melanie Pitman
March 19, 2017
Book Clubs, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Book Porn, Chick Lit, Children, Classics, Comics and Graphic Novels, Contemporary, Crime, Crime Fiction, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Faves, Gifts for Book Lovers, Historical Fiction, Human Interest, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Non-Fiction, Reading, Romance, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thriller, Women
Subscription boxes are insanely popular these days, and chances are you’ve already tried one. Bath and beauty boxes, wine lover boxes, gardening boxes, olive oil boxes, stationery boxes… the …
Dime novels of the 1800’s were a hit, because of how easy they were to access and how addicting the adventures within the pages were. Made with printed covers, the …
Sara Deeter
February 25, 2017
Adult, African American, Author Spotlight, Book To Movie News, Classics, Drama, Family, Historical Fiction, Indian Literature, Literary Fiction, Quizzes
The glitz! The glamour! The gowns! Tomorrow night when all the Oscar nominees walk the red carpet, the world will be focused on their stunning looks–and stunning acting abilities. …
Melanie Pitman
February 23, 2017
Adult, Authors, Autobiography, Biography, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Career, Children, Contemporary, Drama, Erotica, Family, Faves, Historical Fiction, History, Human Interest, Literary Fiction, Memoir, Music, Non-Fiction, Performing Arts, Poetry, Reading, Religion, Self-Help, Short Story, Spirituality, Writing
Sometimes celebs like to surprise us. Like when we learned J-Lo could sing as well as act, when Tom Selleck became an avocado farmer (what?!?), or even when Arnold …
You have a great idea for a novel set in a time that is not the present. You can’t wait to get started, but then doubt sets in. How …
Frederick Douglass was born a slave, and so his exact birthday is not known, but later, as a freed man, he chose to celebrate it on the 14th of …
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air! To celebrate, we’re continuing our “You Haven’t Heard Of Them?” series by highlighting six underappreciated romance authors. So light a …
In 1973, the Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that a woman’s privacy rights are “broad enough to encompass the right to terminate her pregnancy.” Now, despite the decades …
Melanie Pitman
February 13, 2017
Authors, Autobiography, Biography, Book Lists, Classics, Drama, Faves, Feminism, Historical Fiction, Human Interest, Humor, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Relationships, Self-Help, Women
Ever since the iconic Leslie Knope introduced us to the concept of Galentines Day, women everywhere have been buying chocolate for their besties and having pre-Vday girls’ nights like …
On February 6th, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to reach her Sapphire Jubilee. A 41-gun salute in the center of London honored the Queen’s 65 years …
Melanie Weaver
February 11, 2017
African American, Autobiography, Classics, Historical Fiction, Indian Literature, Mental Health, Native American, Non-Fiction, Self-Help, TBR
The college years are some of the most formative of our lives; it’s where we learn who we are and what we believe (and how to defend those beliefs). …
