Guy Gavriel Kay's A Brightness Long Ago is a book that will entrance and enthral. Read, enjoy and revel in its depiction of a fascinating world.
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Book Review: ‘The Bird King’ by G. Willow Wilson
Some books are adventure stories, some are fantasies, and some are historical fiction. However very few writers manage to successfully combine all three. With her newest book, The Bird King, from Grove/Atlantic Press, G. Willow Wilson has joined the ranks of those who’ve accomplished this remarkable feat. Fatima is a …
Read More »Interview: Historical Mystery Author Marty Ambrose
Interview with historical/mystery fiction author Marty Ambrose, writer of 'Claire's Last Secret'.
Read More »Smashing Historical-Fiction Novels Swoop In This Fall
New releases this fall include many historical fictions titles with page-turning plots and fascinating characters.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Sovrin’s Star’ by John Reyer Afamasaga
In 'Sovrin's Star' by John Reyer Afamasga a story of redemption between an Englishman and a disabled boy is played out.
Read More »Book Review: ‘A Million Drops’ by Víctor del Árbol
In this novel the prizewinning Spanish author skillfully weaves minutely imagined personal stories into the wide sweep of history. One gets the sense Árbol has gazed long and deeply into the human soul, found little redeeming there, and nonetheless felt compelled to lay it all out for us in glorious, gritty, and sometimes gory detail.
Read More »Book Review: ‘A Long Way From Home’ by Peter Carey
Peter Carey's 'A Long Way From Home' is an intelligent and well written book about a difficult subject.
Read More »Interview: M. J. Joseph, Author of ‘The Lübecker’
Interview with M. J. Joseph, author of 'The Lubecker'.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Rumors of Peace’ by Ella Leffland – Two Tales in One – Part Two
Ultimately, 'Rumors of Peace' by Ella Leffland is a manifesto to hope – hope that someday we might overturn the dark pages of our recorded past and find our way at last.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Rumors of Peace’ by Ella Leffland – Two Tales in One – Part One
More than just a coming of age story, 'Rumors of Peace' by Ella Leffland, sees WWll through the perspective of its protagonist and her burgeoning world view.
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