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8 of the Best Historical Mysteries

So you're looking for some atmospheric historical mysteries that take place far, far away from the dumpster fire that is 2018.

5 Must-Read Creepy Historical Novels to Get You in the Halloween Spirit

Looking to scare yourself silly before Halloween? Here are five must-read creepy historical novels, ghost stories, and horror novels set in the past.

Great American History Reads From Fascinating Historians

%%excerpt%% A librarian's take on some of the best American History books written by some of the most fascinating historians of the 20th century.

28 Fabulous Works of Queer Historical Fiction for Pride Month

A selection of excellent queer historical fiction novels, from Ancient Greece through the 1950s, for Pride month and beyond.

8 Great Southern Historical Novels

We've rounded up eight excellent Southern Historical novels that compel a sense of place as a character based on a past era.

8 Books to Read After Watching Kurt Seyit and Sura

If you have been sucked into Kurt Seyit and Sura, the Turkish historical romance on Netflix, we've got your follow up reading here!

Victorian Era Science: On Geology, George Eliot, and More

Reading the Rocks: How Victorian Geologists Discovered the Secret of Life victorian era science books about geology and george eliot

Literary Grey Ladies: Two Books I Return To When I Miss Nantucket

The literary Grey Ladies of Nantucket.

Cover Reveal: LITTLE By Edward Carey

The exclusive first look at the gorgeous cover of LITTLE, a new novel by Edward Carey!

By the Wrath of God, Queen of England: Books about Eleanor of Aquitaine

These books about Eleanor of Aquitaine are historically-accurate testaments to this strong-willed woman of the Middle Ages.