Kristen McQuinn
Kristen McQuinn is a medievalist who dreams of reading more, writing more, and traveling more while being the best single mama by choice she possibly can be. By day, she can be found working with English teachers at the University of Phoenix, where she also teaches the occasional class on mythology, Shakespeare, or Brit lit. Sometimes she updates even her own blog. Follow her on Twitter:@KristenMcQuinn or www.hergraceslibrary.com. Twitter: @KristenMcQuinn
Arthur Conan Doyle, Spiritualism, and Fairies
May 22, 2018Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of one of fiction's most logical characters, believed entirely in the existence of fairies.
Books about Traditional Crafts
May 18, 2018Books about basket weaving, spinning, calligraphy, and more traditional crafts.
Anne Boleyn’s Little Neck
May 11, 2018A comparison of the portrayal of Anne Boleyn's time in prison before her execution in historical fiction.
Books About the Kentucky Derby (Plus Some Fun Facts About The Big Event)
April 28, 2018I am not a sports fan. Like, at all. I don’t understand sportsball in any way. No offense to any ...
By the Wrath of God, Queen of England: Books about Eleanor of Aquitaine
April 1, 2018Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122 – April 1, 1204) was a medieval firebrand, and no question about it. These books about ...
British Cozy Mysteries: An Intro To The Genre And 7 Books To Read
March 28, 2018British cozy mysteries are just delightful. Here's what you can expect from the genre and reading recommendations beyond Agatha Christie (though, read her too).
Life Lessons from Tolkien
March 23, 2018March 25th is the Gondorian New Year, and to lead up we are considering a few life lessons from Tolkien.
The Truth is Better than Fiction: Accuracy in Historical Fiction
March 19, 2018Does twisting or changing history to suit a story make for bad historical fiction?
6 Books About Rome For The Ides of March
March 15, 2018Reader, beware. The Ides of March are here. And in honor of the Ides, we've rounded up some books about the Roman Empire during and beyond the time of Julius Caesar.
4 Books About Early Humans
March 7, 2018Early human history has always been a source of fascination to me. Who isn’t curious about the origins of humanity ...