Star Review As the war, genocide and humanitarian crisis rage on in Gaza, I continue to read a multiplicity of books, both fiction and non-fiction…
Tag: historical fiction
The Real Valkyrie: The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women
The Real Valkyrie – Nancy Marie Brown This book was an excellent combination of historical research, scientific analysis, social commentary, and storytelling. Through a rigorous…
The Mercies
The Mercies – Kiran Millwood Hargrave I adore a good historical fiction novel with strong and interesting females protagonists! This book absolutely fit-the-bill! I also…
Sisi: Empress on Her Own
Sisi: Empress on Her Own – Allison Pataki I decided to listen to this historical novel because I had read Allison Pataki’s first novel about…
The Alienist
The Alienist – Caleb Carr This was my second time reading this psychological thriller/mystery written by Caleb Carr. The first time I read it was…
The Last Grand Duchess
The Last Grand Duchess by Bryn Turnbull I love a good historical fiction novel! I’ve read so many over the years, both good and bad…
Book Review: The Last Train to Key West
The Last Train to Key West – Chanel Cleeton This is a perfect summer read! The setting, the characters, the time frame, all lend themselves…
Book Review: The Diamond Eye
The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn As an historian who is constantly disappointed at the neglect of women’s stories in traditional historical narratives, I was…
Book Review: Human Acts
– Completes Me! There are books in the world that you read because you know it is a beautiful book even as it tells the…
Katharine Parr, the Sixth Wife – Alison Weir
Katharine Parr, the Sixth Wife (Six Tudor Queens #6) – Alison Weir Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres! I love to escape into…