Historical Fiction

Betrayal at Blackthorn Park

Book Review Betrayal at Blackthorn Park by Julia KellyMystery | Historical Fiction | WWII After the first book in this series (A Traitor in Whitehall) hit my top ten favorite reads last year, Betrayal at Blackthorn Park quickly became one of my most-anticipated reads of 2024. So when the publisher reached out to let me […]

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Katherine, the Wright Sister

Book Review Katherine, the Wright Sister by Tracey Enerson WoodHistorical Fiction | Fiction We’ve all heard about the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur. But have you heard of their sister, Katherine? Orville and Wilbur may have won the race to the first sustained, controlled flight but they couldn’t have done it without their little sister.

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The Specimen

Book Review The Specimen by Jaima FixsenHistorical Fiction | Mystery Amongst Dr. Burnett’s collection of oddities and medical specimens sits a heart in a jar. To anyone else, this juvenile heart with its damaged mitral valve would simply be another exhibit to gawk at. But for Isabel Tait, a woman whose son has been missing

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The Booklover’s Library

Book Review The Booklover’s Library by Madeline MartinHistorical Fiction | WWII | Books about Books After reading Madeline Martin’s debut novel, The Last Bookshop in London, this author became an instant favorite. Her WWII novels are full of heart, history, sweet romance, and (often) books! So when I saw that The BookLover’s Library was about

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Between Sound and Sea

Book Review Between the Sound and Sea by Amanda CoxContemporary | Christian Fiction | Mystery | Romance After a lawsuit damages her family name, Joey Harris jumps at a chance to escape her small town and start fresh — and a decommissioned lighthouse in need of restoration seems like just the break she needs. But

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The Secret History of Audrey James

Book Review The Secret History of Audrey James by Heather MarshallHistorical Fiction Reader’s Thoughts: For readers looking for a WWII historical read this summer, look no further than Heather Marshall’s newest novel, The Secret History of Audrey James. Inspired by true stories of courageous women, this book explores the unbreakable bonds of friendship, love, and

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Disturbing the Dead

Book Review Disturbing the Dead by Kelley ArmstrongMystery | Time Travel | Historical Fiction The third book in Kelley Armstrong’s A Rip Through Time series is the latest in this fascinating genre-blending series about a modern-day homicide detective caught in the body of a Victorian-era housemaid. Reader’s Thoughts: Disturbing the Dead is the latest installment

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For a Lifetime

Book Review For a Lifetime by Gabrielle MeyerHistorical Fiction | Time Travel | Romance Twin sisters, Grace and Hope come from a long line of time travelers. But the twins have a unique ability — time crossing together between 1692 Salem, Massachusetts, and 1912 New York City. Each night, when they fall asleep in one

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The Secret Keeper

Book Review The Secret Keeper by Genevieve GrahamHistorical Fiction | WWII Reader’s Thoughts: The Secret Keeper is the newest novel from bestselling author, Genevieve Graham, and is another fantastic read for fans of historical fiction and Canadian history alike! This book is told from the perspectives of two wildly different twin sisters, during WWII, who

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The Slip the Bonds of Earth

Book Review To Slip the Bonds of Earth by Amanda FlowerHistorical Mystery | Cozy “While not as famous as her older siblings Wilbur and Orville, the celebrated inventors of flight, Katharine Wright is equally inventive – especially when it comes to solving crimes – in USA Today bestselling author Amanda Flower’s radiant new historical mystery

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