October is here, and it’s the perfect time to dive into books that whisk us away to far-off places, intriguing time periods, and into the lives of unforgettable characters. This month’s releases bring us stories rich with history, mystery, and complex relationships that transcend time and culture. Whether you’re looking for a historical mystery inspired … Read more
https://youtu.be/f6nKHVxR8Vk The Scranton Trilogy: Exploring Family, Secrets, and Redemption with Barbara J. Taylor Barbara J. Taylor takes readers on an unforgettable journey with her Scranton Trilogy, a historical fiction series set in early 20th-century Pennsylvania. From miners and evangelists to dreamers and vaudevillians, the trilogy captures the vibrant lives of Scranton’s inhabitants while exploring universal … Read more
Rock-n-roll enthusiasts and historical fiction aficionados alike have reason to celebrate as acclaimed author Rebecca Hendricks unveils her newest book, Hard Dog’s Night. Step into the vibrant world of 1950s America, where the clash between tradition and rebellion unfolds against the backdrop of a changing society and the electrifying music scene. In “Hard Dog’s Night,” … Read more
https://youtu.be/CV46Gswfa7k Uncovering Racial and Social Justice in Literature with Stacia Moffett The South has a rich, multifaceted history. It’s a place where race and identity exist in a tension that stretches back centuries, and which still breeds underlying divisions many decades after the era of Jim Crow. Stacia Moffett’s “Lost and Found in Tennessee” series, … Read more
For Chanel Cleeton’s third book, The Last Train to Key West, we journey back to the fictional Perez family to follow another one of its members. The Perez family is a wealthy, influential Cuban family that owns sugar fields. Where the first novel in the series followed dual timelines of late 1950’s Cuban Revolution and … Read more
We’re Talking About Books That Make You Love Historical Fiction With Laurel Anne Hill Some of the most magical books are those that reveal adventure, spirituality and myth, while also giving us a glimpse into other times and places. Our guest today is a great practitioner of such stories. We’re headed for the western section … Read more
After The Engine Woman’s Light, an award-winning young adult novel, Laurel Anne Hill is back with her new book. “A Plague of Flies: Revolt of the Spirits, 1846” is a YA historical fantasy that will take you back to the Mexican Alta California in 1846. We’re already in awe of the lead protagonist, Catalina–a daring, courageous, and caring … Read more
We’re Talking About Books That Make You Fall in Love with Historical Regency Romance Romance novels have come a long way since your mother’s paperbacks. Today’s romance reader enjoys so many various subgenres, offering plenty of areas to explore sexuality and love like no other. Through it all, however, one message often resonates with … Read more
What makes a great historical romance novel? We ask Clyve Rose, author of many a historical romance, fantasy, and speculative fiction. Her work is laced with the intense passion and curiosity for historical and mythological research. Clyve believes that love is the highest and strongest force in the world and that it only manifests when we are … Read more
We’re talking about Books That Make You Travel Back in Time to the Goldfields of Alaska — Again! You may recall that we went on an Alaskan adventure with author Neil Perry Gordon to talk about his book “Hope City.” Now Neil Perry Gordon is back with a new historical fiction tale, “Cape Nome.” … Read more