Historical Fiction

Books Arriving May 2023

15 Books Releasing May 2023 Can you believe it’s already May? I don’t know about you, but over here at The 52 Book Club, we are so ready for warmer summer weather! And to help satisfy those summer read cravings, we’ve got titles like Meet Me at the Lake and Summer Reading hitting stores this …

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The Librarian of Burned Books

Book Review The Librarian of Burned Books by Briana LabuskesHistorical Fiction | LGBTQ For fans of The Rose Code and The Paris Library, The Librarian of Burned Books is a captivating WWII-era novel about the intertwined fates of three women who believe in the power of books to triumph over the very darkest moments of war. Reader’s Thoughts: The Librarian …

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The Poisoner’s Ring

Book Review The Poisoner’s Ring by Kelley ArmstrongTime Travel / Mystery / Historical Fiction In this stellar follow-up to Armstrong’s A Rip Through Time, we’re once again back in Victorian Scotland with Mallory Atkinson — a modern-day homicide detective who has found herself trapped in the body of a 19th-century housemaid. With a core few …

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Homecoming

Book Review Homecoming by Kate MortonHistorical Fiction | Mystery Reader’s Thoughts: Kate Morton has long been one of my favorite authors. Her dual timelines are always masterfully woven, creating a tangled but mesmerizing web of mystery and history — and this newest story did not disappoint. Homecoming layers rich settings and authentic characters into a …

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17 Books Arriving April 2023

17 Books Releasing April 2023 It’s the first pub day of April and there are some big-name authors with new releases this month! These all sound amazing and we can’t wait to check them out. As always, each of these books will fit your 52 Book Club 2023 challenge! Which ones are you most excited …

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A Spinster’s Guide to Danger and Dukes

Book Review A Spinster’s Guide to Danger and Dukes by Manda CollinsHistorical Romance | Mystery Reader’s Thoughts: Having seen the Ladies Most Scandalous series floating around for a while now, I’ve been intrigued by the creative titles. While romance isn’t typically one of my go-to genres, I couldn’t resist when I saw them described as “Nancy …

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Beyond That, The Sea

Book Review Beyond That, The Sea by Laura Spence-AshHistorical Fiction | Coming of Age Last year, Celadon Publishers invited me to participate in their Read Together Initiative, and I jumped at the chance! I had never done a buddy read before, and was excited to give this new style of reading a shot — even …

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15 Books Arriving March 2023

15 Books Releasing March 2023 In case your bookshelf needs a few extra books (when doesn’t it?) we’ve got fifteen brand new stories coming your way in March 2023. From mysteries to historical fiction, fantasy, and romance, we’ve got this month covered. Better yet? Each of these books will fit your 52 Book Club 2023 …

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The Rose and the Thistle

Book Review The Rose and the Thistle by Laura FranzHistorical Romance | Christian Fiction Reader’s Thoughts: The Rose and the Thistle was one of our books to watch for in January 2023 and this newest novel by Laura Frantz immediately swept me into the Scottish lowlands and the tense political atmosphere of 1715. From the …

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Of Manners and Murder

Book Review Of Manners and Murder: A Dear Miss Hermoine Mystery by Anastasia HastingsCozy Mystery | Historical Fiction Reader’s Thoughts: Fans of cozy, historical mysteries, make space on your bookshelf! There is a brand new series coming your way — Of Manners and Murder by Anastasia Hastings! This series follows the plucky and determined Violet …

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