The Postmistress by Sarah Blake Published by: Amy Einhorn Books Published on: February 2010 Page Count: 318 Genre: Historical Fiction My Reading Format: Hardcover purchased from Powells. Available Formats: Hardcover, paperback, eBook, audiobook Giveaway: Please leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of The Postmistress. (US/Canada only) Today it is my great [...]
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#314 ~ The Postmistress
Filed Under: book review, female author, fiction, Historical Fiction Tagged With: Blitz, female reporters, London, Sarah Blake, The Postmistress, war time reporting, WWII
#312 ~ A Thousand Rooms of Dreams and Fear
A Thousand Rooms of Dream and Fear by Atiq Rahimi Published by: Other Press Published on: January 11, 2011 Page Count: 176 Genre: Fiction My Reading Format: Hardcover provided by the publisher Available Formats: Hardcover, eBook My Review When Jenn and Nicole announced their Book Club, I was excited to participate. Their first selection was [...]
Filed Under: book review, fiction, Historical Fiction, male author Tagged With: A Thousand Rooms of Dreams and Fear, Afghanastan, Atiq Rahimi, Devourer of Books, Linus' Blanket, Other Press, Soviet Invasion
#311 ~ The Winter Sea
The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley Published by: Sourcebooks Published on: December 1, 2010 Page Count: 544 Genre: Historical Fiction My Reading Format: Paperback copy received as a gift when visiting Sourcebooks headquarters Available Formats: Paperback and eBook My Review Carrie McClelland is a author if historical fiction who has traveled to Scotland, the land [...]
Filed Under: book review, female author, fiction, Historical Fiction Tagged With: 1708 Jacobite uprising, Cruden Bay, Nathaniel Hooke, Scotland, Slains, Susanna Kearsley, The Winter Sea
#294 ~ Penelope’s Daughter
Penelope’s Daughter by Laurel Corona Published by: Penguin Published on: October 2010 Page Count: 368 Genre: Historical Fiction My Reading Format: Paperback review copy sent by the publisher Available Formats: Paperback, eBook My Review With Odysseus’ disappearance following Troy, Penelope is in dire straights. Her son, a young boy meant to one day rule in [...]
Filed Under: book review, female author, fiction, Historical Fiction Tagged With: Homer, Laurel Corona, Odyssey, Penelope, Penelope's Daughter
#287 ~ The Forever Queen
The Forever Queen by Helen Hollick Published by: Sourcebooks Published on: November 2010 Page Count: 656 Genre: Historical Fiction My Reading Format: ARC sent to me by the publisher for participating in the book tour Available Formats: Paperback, eBook My Review Emma, the youngest sister of Richard of Normandy, has been betrothed to King Aethelred [...]
Filed Under: book review, female author, fiction, Historical Fiction Tagged With: Emma of Normandy, Helen Hollick, King Aethelred, medieval England, Richard of Normandy, Sourcebooks, The Forever Queen
#286 ~ Pillars of the Earth
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett Published initially by: William Morrow Audiobook published by: Penguin Published initially: 1989 Audiobook published: 2007 Page Count: 978 Audiobook length: 41 hours Genre: Historical Fiction My Reading Format: Audiobook purchased with Audible.com credit Narrated by: John Lee Available Formats: Hardcover, paperback, eBook, audiobook My Review For whatever reason, [...]
Filed Under: Audiobooks, book review, fiction, Historical Fiction, male author Tagged With: Ken Follett, The Pillars of the Earth
Questions, Questions, Questions ~ The Angel’s Game
**** This post and comments will contain spoilers **** Awhile back, I received a few comments on my review of The Angel’s Game by Ellie and Gabby. They have quite a few questions about just who David was, who Corelli was, and just what happened in the novel. I loved this book, but it’s been over a [...]
Filed Under: fiction, Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction, male author Tagged With: Carlos Ruiz Zafón, reader questions, The Angel's Game
My Mom and Robert Hicks
My parents came down for a visit this past weekend. They arrived on Thursday night and left Monday morning. We all enjoyed our time together. I must say that they wore me out. We certainly did a lot more than we would normally do. Since it’s a 12 hour drive from Grand Rapids to our [...]
Filed Under: About Literate Housewife, authors, fiction, Historical Fiction, male author, My Life with Books Tagged With: A Separate Country, Franklin TN, Robert Hicks, Widow of the South
#274 ~ The Red Queen
The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory Published by: Simon & Schuster Published on: August 2010 Page Count: 400 pages Genre: Historical Fiction My Reading Format: Hardcover review copy sent to me by the publisher. Available Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook Giveaway: Simon & Schuster graciously provided me with a second hardcover review copy of The Red [...]
Filed Under: book giveaway, book review, female author, fiction, Historical Fiction, Philippa Gregory Tagged With: Henry VII, Margaret Beaufort, Philippa Gregory, The Red Queen, War of the Roses
#273 ~ Voyager
Voyager by Diana Gabaldon Narrated by: Davinia Porter Published by: Random House Published on: August 2001 Page Count: 880 pages Genre: Historical Fiction, Science Fiction (time travel), Romance My Reading Format: Audiobook purchased from Audible.com using one of my monthly credits. Available Formats: Hardcover, paperback, audiobook, eBook Caution: No real spoilers are included in my [...]
Filed Under: book review, female author, fiction, Historical Fiction Tagged With: An Echo in the Bone, Diana Gabaldon, Frisco and Felicia, Guiding Light, Josh and Reva, Luke and Laura, super couples, Voyager
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