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Historical Fiction About Medieval & Renaissance England
25 Apr 2023 Entertainment

Historical Fiction About Medieval & Renaissance England

Lucky for us history lovers, there is no dearth of great historical fiction about Medieval England. As a history lover myself, I enjoy exploring this time period through the lens of fiction. From stories based on iconic figures and royalty to historical fiction about the plague and other calamities, historical fiction humanizes the past in remarkable ways. Here, I’ll be sharing some of the best historical fiction about Medieval England and early Renaissance.

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The Egyptian Royals Collection by Michelle Moran
11 Apr 2023 Entertainment

The Egyptian Royals Collection by Michelle Moran

In the Egyptian Royals Collection, Michelle Moran channels her archaeological experience and passion for history into moving historical fiction novels about Egyptian royal women. Moran is a prolific historical fiction writer, and her works span the continents and visit many fascinating periods in history. This particular series, though, focuses on Nefertiti, Nefertari, and Cleopatra Selene. If you’re anything like me, these may be names you have heard but figures you know little about. Through this fast-paced series, Michelle Moran brings these women, and the central figures around them, into clear focus, bringing the reader along for a fascinating tour of Egyptian history.

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Non-Fiction Books on Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots
16 Mar 2023 Entertainment

Books About Mary, Queen of Scots

As my favorite historical figure, I have read a number of great books about Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary Stuart has long been a romanticized figure in Scottish and British history, a doomed queen set up for failure against her formidable cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. Mary’s story is so much more than her downfall, though. Here, I’ll be sharing some of the best books I’ve read on Mary Stuart, in the hopes that you might enjoy learning more about this important, and often-misunderstood historical queen!

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19 Dec 2022 Entertainment

The Best Books of 2022

While my best laid plans of keeping a proper reading log fell by the wayside this year, I did manage to get a ton of reading done. That is, I read more books for pleasure than I have since probably high school — definitely since undergrad. While I plan to get into more book content in the new year, I wanted to close out 2022 with a round up of the best books I read this year. I hope the novels and histories I’m sharing here will inspire your next great read!

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The King Arthur Trilogy by Bernard Cornwell
30 Oct 2022 Entertainment

The King Arthur Trilogy by Bernard Cornwell

After finishing his Last Kingdom Saxon Stories series, I was eager to read The King Arthur Trilogy by Bernard Cornwell. The King Arthur Trilogy features three books covering the story of Nennius, one of the earliest historians to mention Arthur, and the rise of the mythical King Arthur. Written in the dramatic detail Bernard Cornwell does best, this Arthurian series is a must-read for any British historical fiction lover!

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Empress of Rome Series by Kate Quinn
08 Aug 2022 Entertainment

The Empress of Rome Series by Kate Quinn

I picked up the first of the four Empress of Rome books by Kate Quinn and, before I knew it, I had finished the whole series. In this vivid historical fiction series, Kate Quinn makes the politics and intrigue of the Roman Empire come alive through a cast of strong female protagonists. If you’re interested in some quick reads that are as thoughtful as they are entertaining, The Empress of Rome Series by Kate Quinn is perfect for you!

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Six Tudor Queens by Alison Weir
21 Jun 2022 Entertainment

Historical Fiction: The Six Tudor Queens Series by Alison Weir

There are a few greats in the historical fiction world, and Alison Weir is certainly one of them. Weir is a British author and historian, focusing on English royal women. Largely, her work focuses on the Tudor dynasty. Writing both fiction and non-fiction, Weir creates well-rounded, robust characters out of what might otherwise simply seem like historical names. And Weir’s Six Tudor Queens series is no exception. I’ve devoured this series over the past few months and am eager to share about it here!

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