"The Pillars of the Earth" is getting a prequel

Posted on 10/17/2019 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Author Ken Follett will release a prequel to his novel The Pillars of the Earth next fall. He made this...

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Tagged As: Historical fiction, The Bookseller

Survivor's stepson criticizes "Cilka's Journey," the sequel to "The Tattooist of Auschwitz"

Posted on 10/04/2019 at 09:53 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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The sequel to The Tattooist of Auschwitz, itself at the center of some controversy, has stirred up plenty of outrage...

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Tagged As: Historical fiction, Scandal, The Guardian

The best alternate-history novels and why we love the genre

Posted on 09/26/2019 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

There’s a more productive way to wonder what if than when reflecting on your past: in literature, of course! For...

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Tagged As: Book lists, Historical fiction, The Guardian

One cover for Hilary Mantel’s "The Mirror & The Light" is out

Posted on 09/05/2019 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The UK cover of Hilary Mantel’s The Mirror & The Light has been released, but the American version is still...

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Tagged As: Historical fiction

What to read over Labor Day weekend 2019

Posted on 08/28/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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There are handful of obvious choices for bookworms wanting to tie their long-weekend reading in with the holiday it celebrates....

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Tagged As: Book lists, Historical fiction, History, Memoir, Nonfiction

Work through your anxieties about writing historical fiction

Posted on 08/18/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Caitlin Horrocks has taught fiction and nonfiction writing, in addition to writing short stories and novels herself. So she’s both...

Categories: Behind the scenes

Tagged As: Historical fiction, Literary Hub, Writing advice

Author Q&A: Laura Radiconcini

Posted on 07/31/2019 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Not everyone will learn a second language fluently or publish novels. Laura Radiconcini, however, has checked both of those accomplishments...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Fantasy, Historical fiction

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon to star in "The Last Duel" adaptation

Posted on 07/25/2019 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Several big names in Hollywood are said to be adapting Eric Jager’s novel The Last Duel for the big screen....

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Tagged As: Historical fiction, History, Pop culture

Kick off the Fourth of July with quick patriotic reads

Posted on 07/04/2019 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Happy Fourth of July to our American readers! If you need a quick dose of holiday-appropriate fiction to get you...

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Tagged As: Free reads, Historical fiction, Mystery

Author Q&A: Salina B. Baker

Posted on 06/13/2019 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Today we’re interviewing Salina B. Baker, a multiple-award winning author and avid student of colonial America and the American Revolution....

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Tagged As: Author interview, Historical fiction, History