This week’s topic is a Halloween freebie, so I decided to talk about a topic I can’t get enough of reading about, in all its many forms, whether that be history (non-fiction), historical fiction, fantasy, folklore, or romance. Since I’m a huge wimp, I tend to avoid scary […]
Escaping From Houdini Author: Kerri Maniscalco Genre: YA Historical Fiction Publication Date: September 18, 2018 Publisher: Jimmy Patterson Presents Series: Stalking Jack the Ripper #3 CONTENT WARNING: blood, murder, gore, prejudice “Beware of midnight bargains… if you’re not careful, you might lose your life, your very soul, to […]
The Women of Troy Author: Pat Barker Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: August 24, 2021 Publisher: Doubleday Series: Women of Troy #2 CONTENT WARNING: slavery, death, blood, rape, murder, murder of children, gore, suicide Troy has fallen, and the victorious Greeks are eager to return home with the […]
Here’s how it works: IT’S SPOOKY SEASON!!!! What books are you reading in October? I’ve got a lot on my plate for October, as far as reading goes. I have a lot coming up due on my NetGalley TBR, which you can see in my State of the […]
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday prompt is a freebie, so I want to talk about authors who are on my auto-buy list. These are authors who I enjoy so much that as soon as a book comes out, I automatically get it, no matter what. I don’t even […]
How to Find What You’re Not Looking For Author: Veera Hiranandani Genre: MG Historical Fiction Publication Date: September 14, 2021 Publisher: Kokila Thank you to BookishFirst for providing me with an ARC of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: antisemitism, racism, ableism, xenophobia […]
Here’s how it works: Did you know that 24 is Kristy’s favorite number? So, this week’s prompt is: What are some books that have numbers in the title? Did you love them? Since a recent TTT post focused on books on my TBR with numbers in the title, […]
Sisters of the Wolf Author: Patricia Miller-Schroeder Genre: YA Historical Fiction Publication Date: September 21, 2021 Publisher: Dundurn Press Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: death of a child, death, violence, murder, […]
I absolutely love the fall. The days are less hot, the nights have started to get chilly, and soon enough the leaves will be changing. I’m already all about the pumpkin everything. But as the weather cools, I’ve noticed that I gravitate towards mysteries and thrillers. Maybe it’s […]
The Silence of Bones Author: June Hur Genre: YA Historical Fiction Publication Date: April 21, 2020 Publisher: Feiwel & Friends CONTENT WARNING: gore, murder, slavery, violence, torture, suicide 1800, Joseon. Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: “May you live in interesting times.” Indentured […]
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