Podcasts about best historical fiction

Hannie Schaft, a member of the Dutch resistance, bombed Nazi assets and assassinated high-level collaborators. She is the inspiration for "To Die Beautiful," a painstakingly-researched work of historical fiction. Boulder author Buzzy Jackson spoke with Ryan Warner at The Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver for the novel's release in June, 2023. The book won "Best Historical Fiction" at the recent Colorado Book Awards.

Hannie Schaft, a member of the Dutch resistance, bombed Nazi assets and assassinated high-level collaborators. She is the inspiration for "To Die Beautiful," a painstakingly-researched work of historical fiction. Boulder author Buzzy Jackson spoke with Ryan Warner at The Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver for the novel's release in June, 2023. The book won "Best Historical Fiction" at the recent Colorado Book Awards.

Perry and David celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast by discussing the best books they read during 2023. And bid you all a fond farewell. Introduction (00:12) Our 100th Episode! (04:14) Let's talk about Books (02:10) 2023: Highlights of our reading (01:11:53) Best Science Fiction read in 2023 (David) (04:24) Best Science Fiction read in 2023 (Perry) (03:41) Best Fantasy read in 2023 (David) (03:40) Best Fantasy read in 2023 (Perry) (03:34) Best Crime read in 2023 (David) (05:28) Best Crime read in 2023 (Perry) (05:59) Best Spy/Thriller read in 2023 (David) (02:01) Best Spy/Thriller read in 2023 (Perry) (02:57) Best Historical Fiction read in 2023 (David) (05:50) Best Novellas read in 2023 (Perry) (05:26) Best Literary read in 2023 (David) (02:13) Best Literary read in 2023 (Perry) (04:32) Best Children's Literature read in 2023 (David) (02:27) Best Collection/Anthology read in 2023 (Perry) (02:19) Best Nonfiction read in 2023 (David) (03:16) Best Nonfiction read in 2023 (Perry) (02:36) Best Overall read for the first time in 2023 (David) (01:22) Best Overall read for the first time in 2023 (Perry) (01:11) Best Overall re-read in 2023 (David) (01:10) Best Overall re-read in 2023 (Perry) (02:39) Windup and Farewell (06:02   Image generated by Wombo AI.

Perry and David celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast by discussing the best books they read during 2023. And bid you all a fond farewell. Introduction (00:12) Our 100th Episode! (04:14) Let's talk about Books (02:10) 2023: Highlights of our reading (01:11:53) Best Science Fiction read in 2023 (David) (04:24) Best Science Fiction read in 2023 (Perry) (03:41) Best Fantasy read in 2023 (David) (03:40) Best Fantasy read in 2023 (Perry) (03:34) Best Crime read in 2023 (David) (05:28) Best Crime read in 2023 (Perry) (05:59) Best Spy/Thriller read in 2023 (David) (02:01) Best Spy/Thriller read in 2023 (Perry) (02:57) Best Historical Fiction read in 2023 (David) (05:50) Best Novellas read in 2023 (Perry) (05:26) Best Literary read in 2023 (David) (02:13) Best Literary read in 2023 (Perry) (04:32) Best Children's Literature read in 2023 (David) (02:27) Best Collection/Anthology read in 2023 (Perry) (02:19) Best Nonfiction read in 2023 (David) (03:16) Best Nonfiction read in 2023 (Perry) (02:36) Best Overall read for the first time in 2023 (David) (01:22) Best Overall read for the first time in 2023 (Perry) (01:11) Best Overall re-read in 2023 (David) (01:10) Best Overall re-read in 2023 (Perry) (02:39) Windup and Farewell (06:02) Click here for more info and indexes. And here for David's book review newsletter/blogThrough the Biblioscope . And here for Perry's fanzines on efanzines.com.   Image generated by Wombo AI.

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SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Debut novelist Crystal Smith Paul joins the podcast to discuss her historical fiction book, Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?, and her top historical fiction book recommendations for your summer.Historical fiction lovers, you do not want to miss this fascinating discussion about some of your favorite books and some details on upcoming 2023 historical fiction book releases. Today's interview with Crystal Smith Paul offers a peek behind the curtains at the creation of the riveting debut novel, "Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?”, soon to hit store shelves on May 2nd from Henry Holt & Company. The novel explores impactful themes such as colorism and the generational trauma of racism in the U.S. In the interview, Crystal will discuss her research on these themes and what message she hopes readers take away from Kitty's fictional story. The true story that inspired many of these fictional characters should not be missed today.Learn about Paul's rich background that lent itself well to Kitty's Hollywood backstory, how she approached this dual-timeline narrative, and the most significant challenges she faced with writing and publishing. Don't miss Crystal's favorite books in today's bonus book list with the best historical fiction books for your summer that include some of the most anticipated books of the summer season! I round out our discussion with some intriguing trivia about these incredible selections featured today. Meet Crystal Smith PaulCrystal Smith Paul attended Spelman College and UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television and received her master's in journalism from NYU. Her nonfiction writing has appeared in Salon, Jezebel, and HuffPost. She currently works in digital marketing for wellness and beauty brands. Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? is her first novel.Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including author interviews and curated book lists. And if you're a fan of the show, sharing it with just one friend, leaving a like, or leaving a review can go a long way in helping the podcast reach new listeners. Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? By Crystal Smith PaulNormal Family by Chrysta BiltonMom Advice Book ClubNormal Family Book ChatA Chosen Exile by Allyson HobbsPassing by Nessa LarsenThe Autobiography of An Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon JohnsonImitation of LifeRandom Family by Adrian Nicole LeBlancThe Vanishing Half by Brit BennettThe Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher MurrayThe First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher MurrayMary Jane McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) Q&A with The Personal Librarian Co-Authors Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray | Penguin Random House AudioThe Celebrity Book Club Deep Dive Episode You NeedHomegoing by Yaa GyasiPowell's Books Interview - Yaa Gyasi, Author of HomegoingCape Coast Castle in GhanaWhen Adults Banned Their Books, These Teens Fought Back By Organizing by The DefectorThe Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson JosephThe Picaresque Life of and 18th Century Black English Polymath by the NYTShop the above (Amazon) links or shop through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and give a matching 10% to independent bookstores.Connect With Us:Connect with Crystal Smith Paul on her Website or InstagramConnect with Amy on Instagram, on TikTok, or MomAdvice.comJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the show 

The House Is On Fire is based on the true story of the December 1811 Richmond theater fire, and the novel follows four characters who survived the disastrous fire and how they and the community are forever changed.Today on the couch, I'm pleased to welcome author Rachel Beanland.  We talk about her sophomore novel; The House Is on Fire, and her debut novel; Florence Adler Swims Forever.  Rachel also gives us book and bookstore recommendations, reading tips, plus lots more.BOOK:The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland from Amazon or Bookshop.SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.MORE RESOURCES: Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.

EPISODE SHOW NOTESIn this episode, Kate Forsyth takes us through the writing process for a selection of her works including The Crimson Thread, Bitter Greens, The Wild Girl, The Blue Rose and more.Kate shared a veritable wealth of information about her writing process and philosophies; you'll definitely want to take notes during this episode! She talked about:- helping people find their own faith in themselves and their stories- the constellation of ideas that combine to inspire a novel- the two categories aspiring writers fall into- how she overcomes the ‘paralysis of perfectionism'- the importance of both thematic and narrative structure- the elements of surprise and suspense- using description to quicken pace instead of slowing things down- the critical role of ‘emotional resonance'- why she always writes in deep point of view- how she writes a scene- how she uses the phases of the moon to structure her writing scheduleBlog posts and articles referred to in the episode:Kate's Crimson Thread Diary, including image of Cretan women holding guns during WW2Kate's Writing JournalKate's article about Marilyn Monroe ‘The m-m-m-m girl: Marilyn Monroe and I shared a secret struggle' Sydney Morning HeraldKate's one-page plan from her notebook for her novel-in-progress Psykhe.You'll find links to buy both paperback and ebook versions of Kate's books here.ABOUT KATE FORSYTHDr Kate Forsyth is an award -winning author, poet, and storyteller. She has a Doctorate of Creative Arts in fairy tale studies which has led to an amazing body of novels inspired by fairy tales and myths. But definitely NOT as you know them. Her most recent novel is The Crimson Thread, a reimagining of ‘The Minotaur in the Labyrinth' myth. It's set in Crete during the Nazi invasion and occupation of World War II.Her other historical novels include Beauty in Thorns, a reimagining of ‘Sleeping Beauty' told in the voices of four women of the Pre-Raphaelite circle of artists and poets; Then we have The Wild Girl, the story of the forbidden romance behind the Grimm brothers' fairy tales which was named Most Memorable Love Story of 2013; and Bitter Greens, a reinvention of ‘Rapunzel' which won the 2015 American Library Association award for Best Historical Fiction.Kate has also written non-fiction books, books for middle-grade children and picture books, many of which have garnered awards. husband, three mostly-gorgeous heroes-in-training, two ravenous cats, a cantankerous bird and a very badly-behaved dog.Website: https://kateforsyth.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate_forsyth_Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/kateforsythauthorTwitter: https://twitter.com/KateForsythThis podcast was recorded on the beautiful, unceded lands of both the Garigal people of the Eora nation and the lands of the Bundjalung people.Full show notes available at writersbookclubpodcast.com

Pam and I chat about her blog Who I Met Today, how and why she started it, what she has learned from the blog, our shared love of reading and books, the cookbooks she uses regularly and recommends, and much more. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request? Submit it here. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.       Check out my Best Fiction of 2022 and my Best Historical Fiction of 2022. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Winter 2023. Mary's Selections: Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor The Night Travelers by Armando Lucas Correa The Sisters We Were by Wendy Willis Baldwin Go As A River by Shelley Read I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai Angeline by Anna Quinn A Flaw in the Design by Nathan Oates Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renee Rosen Underneath the Sycamore Tree by B. Celeste B.F.F.:A Memoir of Friendship Lost and Found by Christie Tate Drinking Games by Sarah Levy If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook In The Time of Our History by Susanne Pari Pamela's Selections: The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham The Woman With the Cure by Lynn Cullen Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff Maame by Jessica George Community Board by Tara Conklin The Last Beekeeper by Julie Carrick Dalton Weyward by Emilia Hart Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson Hello Beauitful by Ann Napolitano Once We Were Home by Jennifer Rosner Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.       Check out my Best Fiction of 2022 and my Best Historical Fiction of 2022. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I reminisce about some of my favorite episodes: Gillian McAllister about Wrong Place Wrong Time Elena Armas about The Spanish Love Deception Annabel Monaghan about Nora Goes Off Script Fiona Davis about The Magnolia Palace Charlotte McConaghy about Once There Were Wolves Peng Shepherd about The Cartographers Dolen Perkins-Valdez about Take My Hand Bonnie Garmus about Lessons in Chemistry Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.       Check out my Best Fiction of 2022 and my Best Historical Fiction of 2022. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books of 2022. Kelly's selections: Best of the Year - No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib Best Own Voices Story - Honor by Thrity Umrigar Best Character Study - Notes On an Execution by Danya Kukafka Best Thriller With Heart - Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister  Best Genre Mash-up - Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr Best New Release from a Beloved Author - Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid Smallest Book With the Biggest Punch - Last Summer On State Street by Toya Wolfe Best Book to Cozy Up With - A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella Most Elusive 5 Star Read - Little Prisons by Ilona Bannister Most Memorable Protagonist - How Not To Drown In A Glass of Water by Angie Cruz Best Book Written By a Minor - Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley Most Likely to Make You Contemplate Life - Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro Cindy's selections: Best of the Year/Most Perfectly Plotted  - Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister Most Underrated Gem - The White Girl by Tony Birch Most Unsettling - Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng Noteworthy Nonfiction – Bad City: Peril and Power in the City of Ages by Paul Pringle Best Based On a True Story  - Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Best Recommendation from a Friend – Love and Saffron by Kim Fay Most Likely to Re-read How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz Historical Fiction Standout – Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner Most Likely To Recommend to a Friend – The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith Book I Wish Everyone Would Read – I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys Most Compulsively Readable – Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr Best for Feeling all the Feels – Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon (including more book awards with Kelly).  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.       Check out my Best Fiction of 2022 and my Best Historical Fiction of 2022. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martha Conway is the author of several novels including The Underground River, which was a New York Times Book Editor's Choice (titled The Floating Theatre in the U.K. and Europe). Her novel Thieving Forest won the North American Book Award for Best Historical Fiction. Martha's short fiction has appeared in the Iowa Review, Mississippi Review, The Quarterly, Carolina Quarterly, and other publications. She has reviewed fiction for the San Francisco Chronicle and the Iowa Review, and is a recipient of a California Arts Council fellowship in Creative Writing. In addition to writing, Martha is an instructor of creative writing at Stanford University's Continuing Studies Program. She received her BA from Vassar College in History and English, and her MA in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University. Born and raised in Ohio, she now lives in San Francisco with her family, where the fog reminds her of lake-effect cloud cover in Cleveland. You can follow her posts about writing and reading on Twitter at @marthamconway. ***

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My guest this week is author Janet Skeslien Charles. Janet's latest novel, “The Paris Library” was an instant New York Times, Washington Post and USA Today bestseller. It's a #1 Indie Next Pick, a Library Reads and Lonestar selection, a Book Reporter Best Bet, and is currently a Finalist for Best Historical Fiction for 2021 on Goodreads. “The Paris Library” is based on the true story of the heroic librarians of the American Library in Paris during World War II. It's a beautiful novel, told through two timelines, that weaves together romance, mystery, betrayal, the love of books, libraries and librarians, and the power of unexpected friendship. In our interview, Janet shares her passion for Paris, her inspiration for “The Paris Library” and the characters within, and her reverence for the women of the Resistance.https://www.jskesliencharles.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jskesliencharles/https://twitter.com/skesliencharleshttps://www.facebook.com/jskesliencharlesFind Us OnlineWebsite: https://www.parisundergroundradio.com/storytimeinparisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/parisundergroundradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisundergroundradio/CreditsHost and Producer: Jennifer Geraghty. @jennyphoria; Website: http://jennyphoria.comMusic CreditsHip Hop Rap Instrumental (Crying Over You) by christophermorrow https://soundcloud.com/chris-morrow-3​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2AHA5G9​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/hiYs5z4xdBU​About UsSince well before Victor Hugo looked up at Notre Dame and thought, "Huh... what if a hunchback lived in there?" authors have been inspired by Paris. The Storytime in Paris podcast will help keep this tradition alive with short interviews and readings from your favorite contemporary authors with a French connection. Every episode will feature five questions, asked by you, our authors' biggest fans, and answered live on air. Then, our authors will treat us to a reading of an excerpt from their book. Who knows? Maybe you'll even be inspired to write your own Great French Novel. Happy listening! 

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Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts are fun, informative discussions that are based on writing and the interesting topics that the guests want to discuss.  Please join Marsha Casper Cook and her guests Eleanor Parker Sapia and Kathryn Lane on Tuesday April 20th at 4EST 3CT 2MT 1PST for a great discussion about writing. Kathryn Lane, award-winning author of the Nikki Garcia Thriller series, sets her novels and short stories in foreign countries and exotic places. Kathryn credits her imagination to growing up in Mexico, a country which was rich in storytelling and steeped in cultural traditions. Her creativity was first expressed by painting in oils and when reality of earning a living set in, she studied accounting and finance, and joined a multinational corporation where she attained her dream job of traveling abroad.  Eleanor Parker Sapia is the author of the multi-award-winning historical novel, A DECENT WOMAN, published by Winter Goose Publishing. Her debut novel, set in turn of the century Ponce, Puerto Rico, garnered Second Place for Best Latino Focused Fiction Book, English, at the 2017 International Latino Book Award with Latino Literacy Now. The book was awarded an Honorable Mention for Best Historical Fiction, English, at the 2016 International Latino Book Awards with Latino Literacy Now. A Decent Woman was selected as a Book of the Month by Las Comadres and Friends National Latino Book Club in 2015. Her new book is Tight Knots,Loose Threads will be out this month.

David and Perry look back at the books they read during 2020 and pick their favourites in a variety of categories. David's reading during 2020 (03:59) Perry's reading during 2020 (08:58) David's Best SF read for the first time (04:19) Perry's Best SF read for the first time (06:31) David's Best SF read again (02:15) Perry's Best SF read again (03:25) David's Best Fantasy (03:04) Perry's Best Fantasy (04:09) David's Best Alternate History (02:27) Perry's Best Crime (05:46) David's Best Crime (04:39) Perry's Best Literary (06:25) David's Best Literary (09:08) Perry's Best Single Author Collections (05:20) David's Best Historical Fiction (02:26) Perry's Best Novellas (08:10) David's Best Children's Literature (02:57) Perry's Best Nonfiction (04:05) David's Best Nonfiction (02:55) Windup (01:34) Photo by Ricardo Esquivel from Pexels

David and Perry look back at the books they read during 2020 and pick their favourites in a variety of categories. David's reading during 2020 (03:59) Perry's reading during 2020 (08:58) David's Best SF read for the first time (04:19) Perry's Best SF read for the first time (06:31) David's Best SF read again (02:15) Perry's Best SF read again (03:25) David's Best Fantasy (03:04) Perry's Best Fantasy (04:09) David's Best Alternate History (02:27) Perry's Best Crime (05:46) David's Best Crime (04:39) Perry's Best Literary (06:25) David's Best Literary (09:08) Perry's Best Single Author Collections (05:20) David's Best Historical Fiction (02:26) Perry's Best Novellas (08:10) David's Best Children's Literature (02:57) Perry's Best Nonfiction (04:05) David's Best Nonfiction (02:55) Windup (01:34) Click here for more info and links Photo by Ricardo Esquivel from Pexels

Fiona McIntosh is an absolute master of her craft. She’s just released her 39th book, The Champagne War, and has written across genres of historical fiction, crime, fantasy and non-fiction. Fiona teaches writing in hugely sought after workshops and would be at peak happiness sipping coffee in Paris, eating dark chocolate after buying a pair of fashionable winter boots. In this episode, we talk about what makes great historical fiction, Fiona’s start as a fantasy writer, the joys of surprise meetings during research trips, and the dreaded ‘R’ word in genre fiction… romance. During the show Fiona recommends Sharon Penman for ‘brilliant’ historical fiction. She also recommends Ken Follet for historical fiction with pace and human connection, plus Guy Gavriel Kay who weaves real-world events from ancient history into his fantasy. For a round up of all the Genre Wars episodes, head to http://timhawken.com/genrewars

Marjorie Herrera Lewis is an award-winning sportswriter, named the first female Dallas Cowboys beat writer when she was with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She later joined the SportsDay staff of The Dallas Morning News where she continued to cover the NFL and professional tennis. She is currently a contributing national college football analyst for WBM radio. Her debut novel, When the Men Were Gone, was named a Best Book by Sports Illustrated and was named Best Historical Fiction by the American Book Fest. While writing When the Men Were Gone, she became inspired to try her hand at coaching football herself and was added to the Texas Wesleyan University football coaching staff in December 2016. Marjorie has degrees from Arizona State University, The University of Texas in Arlington, Southern New Hampshire University, and certificates from Southern Methodist University, and Cornell University. She is married and has two grown daughters and one son-in-law. https://marjorieherreralewis.com/

Gabriel Valjan lives in Boston’s South End where he enjoys the local restaurants. He is the author of two series, Roma and Company Files, with Winter Goose Publishing. The Naming Game, the second book in the Company Files series, was nominated for an Agatha Award for Best Historical Mystery in 2019. Dirty Old Town is the first in the Shane Cleary series for Level Best Books. You can find Gabriel on Twitter (@GValjan) and Instagram (gabrielvaljan). He is a lifetime member of Sisters in Crime. He is nominated for Best Historical Fiction for: The Company Files: The Naming Game (Book 2 )Jack Marshall, a CIA officer, was really hoping to enjoy his vacation from work in DC and to spend some time in Malibu with his family, but a call from the LAPD’s Chief William Parker changed everything. Not only was script writer Charles Loew murdered, Jack has reason to believe FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover was somehow connected to the homicide.In post-war Hollywood, everyone lies for a living but with Senator Joe McCarthy’s hunting for Communists, even one harmless secret has the power to destroy lives. With the help of his subordinates, Walker and Leslie, they investigate the case for Jack, and quickly enter the world of Hollywood scandals and blacklisted writers, which may prove more dangerous than fighting Nazis. When Jack’s own family is threatened, time is running out.Like her protagonist, Connie Berry was raised in the high-end antiques trade. After teaching theology for twenty-five years, she began writing mysteries featuring antiques and the legacy of the past. Connie loves history, cute animals, travel with a hint of adventure, and all things British. Her debut novel, A Dream of Death, has been nominated for an Agatha. She lives in Ohio with her husband and adorable dog, Millie. You can find her at www.connieberry.com.Connie is nominated for Best First Mystery Novel for A Dream of Death(Kate Hamilton Mysteries #1) On a remote Scottish island, American antique dealer Kate Hamilton sleuths a killing that eerily replicates a murder still unsolved after 200 years.Autumn has come and gone on Scotland's Isle of Rothsay, and the locals gather for the Tartan Ball, the annual end-of-tourist-season gala. Among the invited guests is American antique dealer Kate Hamilton. Returning to the island where her husband died is brutal, but Kate is determined to repair her relationship with her sister-in-law, Elenor Spurgeon, the proprietor of Rothsay's deluxe country house hotel.Kate has hardly unpacked when a body turns up, murdered in an eerie recreation of an infamous unsolved murder two hundred years before. And the only clue to the killer's identity lies in a curiously embellished antique casket. When Bo Duff, the gentle handyman who had tried to save Kate’s husband's life, is taken into custody, she teams up with vacationing Detective Inspector Tom Mallory to clear Bo’s name. To accomplish that, they’ll have to unmask a killer who seems bizarrely fixated on the past…because two hundred years is an awfully long time to hold a grudge in A Dream of Death, the tantalizing series debut by Connie Berry.

Anyone else in the mood for comfort reading? In this episode, I'm revealing the two historical fiction series that’ll get you through the next phase of social distancing. What are you reading? Let me know by reviewing Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, joining the community on Instagram, and show me your TBR pile using #bribooks! SUBSCRIBE TO BRI BOOKS ON APPLE PODCASTS Bri Books Best Historical Fiction Novels to Read During Quarantine (and What to Watch) Historical literature, in a nutshell, is a piece of writing wherein the plot takes place in the past. What sets historical fiction apart is the detail the author takes to create a world that pays attention to the period being discussed. When it comes to historical fiction, you want to select an author who will ‘do right’ by the characters being created. Women write fantastic historical fiction. I’m certain former Bri Books guest Liana Rodriguez would agree!  These two historical fiction novel series have visual counterparts (like an accompanying TV series). Welcome to the Bri Books Pod Multiplatform Book Club!  Series #1: “Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon 3:25 - The origin story of the “Outlander” historical fiction novel series by Diana Gabaldon and the novel's plot Series #2: “Wolf Hall” Trilogy by Hilary Mantel 6:30 - “Wolf Hall” series by Hilary Mantel is my all-time favorite historical fiction collection. The trilogy spans “Wolf Hall,” “Bring Up The Bodies,” and Mantel’s final installation “The Mirror and the Light.”  Reading “The Mirror and the Light” by Hilary Mantel feels like riding a roller coaster. The first novel, “Wolf Hall,” chronicles the rise of Thomas Cromwell and the fall of Cardinal Wolsey, the Archbishop; and the impact of Anne Boleyn. “Bring Up the Bodies” traces the beginnings (and end) of Anne Boleyn, and the ushering in of Jane Seymour, the third of King Henry’s queens. Oh, and a casual Protestant Reformation sweeping the nation, NBD. I highly recommend you read the entire “Wolf Hall" trilogy, and to accompany your reading, watch the 2015 BBC six-part mini-series “Wolf Hall,” which follows the plots of the first two novels.    What have you been reading? Show me your TBR pile on Instagram and Twitter using #BriBooks. Subscribe to our newsletter bribookspod.com/newesletter!

Please join Marsha Casper Cook on Thursday October 3 at 4EST 3 CST 2MT 1PST when her guests will be Jack Remick and Eleanor Parker Sapia.  Please join Marsha Casper Cook, Michigan Avenue Media, on Wednesday October 3 at 4 EST 3 CST 2MT 1PST when her guests will be Jack Remick, and Eleanor Parker Sapia. Eleanor is the author of the multi-award-winning historical novel, A DECENT WOMAN, published by Winter Goose Publishing. Her debut novel, set in turn of the century Ponce, Puerto Rico, garnered Second Place for Best Latino Focused Fiction Book, English, at the 2017 International Latino Book Award with Latino Literacy Now. The book was awarded an Honorable Mention for Best Historical Fiction, English, at the 2016 International Latino Book Awards with Latino Literacy Now. A Decent Woman was selected as a Book of the Month by Las Comadres and Friends National Latino Book Club in 2015, and Eleanor is featured in the anthology, Latina Authors and Their Muses, edited by Mayra Calvani. Jack is a celebrated storyteller,a poet, short story writer, and novelist, the author of Gabriela and The Widow--Montaigne Medal Finalist in the Eric Hoffer Award competition. Gabriela and The Widow--BOTYA Finalist. Gabriela and The Widow: Wins "Best Women's Fiction" Orangeberry Hall of Fame Virtual Expo Satori, Poems, from Coffeetown Press was released on May 1, 2014. For more info on the shows http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com    

Please join Marsha Casper Cookon Wednesday October 3 at 4EST 3 CST 2MT 1PST when her guests will be Jack Remick and Eleanor Parker Sapia.  Eleanor is the author of the multi-award-winning historical novel, A DECENT WOMAN, published by Winter Goose Publishing. Her debut novel, set in turn of the century Ponce, Puerto Rico, garnered Second Place for Best Latino Focused Fiction Book, English, at the 2017 International Latino Book Award with Latino Literacy Now. The book was awarded an Honorable Mention for Best Historical Fiction, English, at the 2016 International Latino Book Awards with Latino Literacy Now. A Decent Woman was selected as a Book of the Month by Las Comadres and Friends National Latino Book Club in 2015, and Eleanor is featured in the anthology, Latina Authors and Their Muses, edited by Mayra Calvani. Jack is a celebrated storyteller, the author of Gabriela and The Widow--Montaigne Medal Finalist in the Eric Hoffer Award competition. Gabriela and The Widow--BOTYA Finalist. Gabriela and The Widow: Wins "Best Women's Fiction" Orangeberry Hall of Fame Virtual Expo Satori, Poems, from Coffeetown Press was released on May 1, 2014. The California Quartet: The Deification Valley Boy Book of Changes Trio of Lost Souls Coming soon: Citadel--Citadel is a much needed, unforgiving and unapologetic evisceration of the idea of female inferiority we have so primitively accepted today and throughout history.  For more info on the show http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com  

KRISTINA MCMORRIS is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and the recipient of more than twenty national literary awards, as well as a nomination for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, RWA's RITA Award, and a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Historical Fiction. Inspired by true personal and historical accounts, her works of fiction have been published by Kensington Books, Penguin Random House, and HarperCollins. Kristina's novel, SOLD ON A MONDAY (Sourcebooks Landmark), follows her widely praised novels THE EDGE OF LOST, THE PIECES WE KEEP, BRIDGE OF SCARLET LEAVES, and LETTERS FROM HOME, in addition to her novellas in the anthologies A WINTER WONDERLAND and GRAND CENTRAL. Prior to her writing career, she hosted weekly TV shows since age nine, including an Emmy Award-winning program, and has been named one of Portland's "40 Under 40" by The Business Journal. She lives with her husband and two sons in Oregon, where she is working on her next novel. For more, visit KristinaMcMorris.com From New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris comes another unforgettable novel inspired by a stunning piece of history. 2 CHILDREN FOR SALE The scrawled sign, peddling young siblings on a farmhouse porch, captures the desperation sweeping the country in 1931. It's an era of breadlines, bank runs, and impossible choices. For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family's dark past. He snaps a photograph of the children, not meant for publication. But when the image leads to his big break, the consequences are devastating in ways he never imagined. Haunted by secrets of her own, secretary Lillian Palmer sees more in the picture than a good story and is soon drawn into the fray. Together, the two set out to right a wrongdoing and mend a fractured family, at the risk of everything they value. Inspired by an actual newspaper photo that stunned readers across the nation, this touching novel explores the tale within the frame and behind the lens -- a journey of ambition, love and the far-reaching effects of our actions. Follow Pamela Fagan Hutchins, Author and Wine Women & Writing Radio, at pamelafaganhutchins.com, for more real women, kicking ass and writing books. This is a copyrighted podcast owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. authorsontheair.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

KRISTINA MCMORRIS is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and the recipient of more than twenty national literary awards, as well as a nomination for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, RWA's RITA Award, and a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Historical Fiction. Inspired by true personal and historical accounts, her works of fiction have been published by Kensington Books, Penguin Random House, and HarperCollins. Kristina's novel, SOLD ON A MONDAY (Sourcebooks Landmark), follows her widely praised novels THE EDGE OF LOST, THE PIECES WE KEEP, BRIDGE OF SCARLET LEAVES, and LETTERS FROM HOME, in addition to her novellas in the anthologies A WINTER WONDERLAND and GRAND CENTRAL. Prior to her writing career, she hosted weekly TV shows since age nine, including an Emmy Award-winning program, and has been named one of Portland's "40 Under 40" by The Business Journal. She lives with her husband and two sons in Oregon, where she is working on her next novel. For more, visit http://KristinaMcMorris.com From New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris comes another unforgettable novel inspired by a stunning piece of history. 2 CHILDREN FOR SALE The scrawled sign, peddling young siblings on a farmhouse porch, captures the desperation sweeping the country in 1931. It's an era of breadlines, bank runs, and impossible choices. For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family's dark past. He snaps a photograph of the children, not meant for publication. But when the image leads to his big break, the consequences are devastating in ways he never imagined. Haunted by secrets of her own, secretary Lillian Palmer sees more in the picture than a good story and is soon drawn into the fray. Together, the two set out to right a wrongdoing and mend a fractured family, at the risk of everything they value. Inspired by an actual newspaper photo that stunned readers across the nation, this touching novel explores the tale within the frame and behind the lens -- a journey of ambition, love and the far-reaching effects of our actions. Follow Pamela Fagan Hutchins, Author and Wine Women & Writing Radio, at http://pamelafaganhutchins.com, for more real women, kicking ass and writing books. This is a copyrighted podcast owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. http://authorsontheair.com.

Bill welcomes novelist Kristina McMorris back to the show. Since her debut, Letters From Home, released in 2011, Kristina's published works have expanded to include the novels Bridge of Scarlet Leaves, The Pieces We Keep, and The Edge of Lost, in addition to her novellas in the anthologies A Winter Wonderland and Grand Central. Her novels have garnered more than two dozen prestigious awards and nominations, including the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, RWA's RITA® Award, and a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Historical Fiction. We will be discussing her latest novel, Sold on a Monday.

Jacquelyn Benson is a novelist , playwright , cook and actress . Her novel The Smoke Hunter, was Nominated for Best Historical Fiction of 2016 by RT Book Reviews.

Please join Marsha on March 1 at 4EST 3CST 2 MT 1 PST when she welcomes Eleanor Parker Sapia and Jack remick  it's going to be a great show. Eleanor Parker Sapia is an award-winning author, poet, and exhibiting artist. Her debut historical novel, A Decent Woman, published by Scarlet River Press, garnered an Honorable Mention for Best Historical Fiction, English, at the 2016 International Latino Book Awards with Latino Literacy Now. Jack Remick is an award winning poet, short story writer, and novelist. Gabriela and The Widow--Montaigne Medal Finalist in the Eric Hoffer Award competition.Gabriela and The Widow--BOTYA Finalist.Gabriela and The Widow: Wins "Best Women's Fiction" Orangeberry Hall of Fame Virtual Expo Satori, Poems, from Coffeetown Press was released on May 1, 2014.   For more info http://www.marshacaspercook.com

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview award winning author Stephen Maitland-Lewis. He is the author of BOTTICELLI'S BASTARD (Glyd-Evans Press/August 11, 2014). It is the new mystery novel from , award winning author Stephen Maitland-Lewis, which deals with the bizarre relationship between a fine art restorer, Giovanni Fabrizzi, and an old master portrait by an unidentified artist of the 16th Century.  Obsessed to learn the truth of the painting's origin, Giovanni becomes increasingly convinced the painting could be the work of one of history's great artists – Botticelli - which if true, would catapult its value. In learning the painting's past, Giovanni believes the portrait was stolen during the greatest art heist in history – the Nazi plunder of European artwork. As Giovanni persists in his quest of discovery, he exposes far more truth than he ever wanted to know. There is a strong element of magical realism that runs throughout the novel, which has received much advance praise from such notables as: Sir Ronald Harwood, Oscar winning writer of THE PIANIST;  Arnold Kopelson, Academy Award winning producer;  Walter Liedtke, Curator of European Paintings, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; J. Patrice Marandel, Chief Curator of European Paintings & Sculpture, Los Angeles County Museum of Art; and authors M.J. Rose, Gully Wells and Stephen Jay Schwartz. Stephen's last novel, AMBITION, received numerous accolades and was a Finalist in the 2013 USA Best Book Awards and the 2014 International Book Awards. AMBITION also garnered the 2013 Rebecca Reads Reader's Choice Award for Best General Fiction. Stephen's earlier book, EMERALDS NEVER FADE, won the 2012 Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Historical Fiction and the 2011 Written Arts Award for Best Fiction.

Chantel Acevedo is an associate professor and Alumni Writer-in-Residence in the Auburn University College of Liberal Arts Department of English. She is co-editor of the Southern Humanities Review and helps organize the Auburn Writer's Conference. Acevedo was awarded an MFA from the University of Miami. Her 2005 novel Love and Ghost Stories won the Latino International Award for Best Historical Fiction. Now, her new novel is the winner of the 2012 Doris Bakwin Award for Writing by a Woman. A Falling Star tells the story of two families who came to the United States as part of the 1980 Mariel Boat Lift. Re:Research provides a look at the work that Auburn University College of Liberal Arts faculty do outside the classroom. Faculty research enhances knowledge and provides innovative solutions in a variety of fields and disciplines. It takes the form of books and journal articles, creative performances, art, and much, much more. Learn more at http://cla.auburn.edu.

8PM CST- Join Ed the Pagan and Traci Logan Wood for WIld Wednesdays where anything goes! Tonight we hang out with songstress Kelliana!!   9 PM CST- Over to Oberon and Ariel (OOA) with Oberon Zell Ravenheart and Ariel Monserat from CAW and Green Egg 'zine. Our guest tonight is Michael Sortomme. She is an author, artist and retired teacher of metaphysics, the occult arts and Active Indigenous Shamanism. Educated in anthropology and modern literature, she has journeyed in pursuit of truth that she translates into vivid paintings and equally compelling stories. A Reincarnationist, prodigious past-life memory has motivated passions in Genetic Genealogy, Herstory and the Levant. The Oregon wine country in the Pacific Northwest is her home—her piece of heaven. The Emancipation of Giles Corey,Michael's first historical novel, won the Indie Excellence Award for Best Historical Fiction of 2011, Honorable Mention for the Hoffer Award and finalist for the Montaigne Medal. She can be contacted through her main website, www.michaelsortomme.com