Historically Speaking!
Happy Tuesday! Today, we are sharing some books set in a different time. Since I am largely a contemporary reader, there are not too many books that fit this description on my read-shelf, but I did find some fantastic historical fiction books. All of these earned between 4.5 - 5 stars. I noticed that they are all over the place age-wise, but every one of them was memorable for me.
- The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
- Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson
- Marrying Off Morgan McBride by Amy Barry
- The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
- Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan
- Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan
- The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton
- The Smell of Other People's Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
- Into the Bright Unknown by Rae Carson
- Speak Easy, Speak Love by McKelle George
Read any good historical fiction books?
Let us know in the comments!
Let us know in the comments!
The Nightingale is one of my all-time favorites! Once Upon a Wardrobe was also a fantastic read.
ReplyDeleteThe Nightingale was such a memorable book. I read Wardrobe on a whim and was so impressed.
DeleteNoooo! I forgot The Nightingale from my list! Damn!! And this is a great list Sam!
ReplyDeleteSuch a special book.
DeleteI enjoy historical romance over contemporary. Unless you count Amish fiction as contemporary since it does take place in this day and age. Becoming Mrs. Lewis and The Last Train to Key West have great covers.
ReplyDeleteAmish fiction really is its own sub-genre. I suppose it's technically contemporary but would have a different feel if it's set 100% in the Amish community with no inclusion of contemporary issues, etc.
DeleteMany of them have health issues, financial etc. so there is some other things, but who knows.
DeleteI need to read more Kristin Hannah books. Everybody loves them. I feel left out. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is only Hannah book I have read, though I keep meaning to read The Great Alone which I recall you (and many others) enjoying. Seriously, The Nightingale is a hard book but really speaks to the strength of the human spirit. Ultimately, very uplifting.
DeleteI've read half of these and I loved them all. I especially enjoyed the Carson series. I wish she'd write more like it. Several of these others are on my TBR list. I love a good historical novel!
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
I loved the way Carson combine history with some magical touches. It was a great series.
DeleteI don't often read historical fiction, but I've really enjoyed In Memoriam by Alice Winn and Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi in recent years.
ReplyDeleteIn Memoriam is new to me, but I had heard about Homegoing.
DeleteLoved The McBrides of Montana! Sorry that we're not getting anymore books in the series!
ReplyDeleteIt's not looking good for the other brothers and Junebug. Such a shame.
DeleteThe Nightingale was my first Kristin Hannah book and absolutely gutted me in the best way. I ugly cried big time (so no wonder it's a favourite)! 😂
ReplyDeleteIt was my only one, but just thinking about that book gives me chills and makes me want to cry
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