historical fiction
-
Set in the rugged hills of Depression-era Appalachia, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek follows Cussy Mary Carter, a Pack Horse Librarian delivering books to isolated families deep in the Kentucky mountains. As she rides treacherous terrain to bring stories and knowledge to communities forgotten by the wider world, Cussy faces prejudice, hardship, and loneliness…
-
Another week, another stack of tempting new releases ready to completely derail our reading plans — and honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way. Mid-March is bringing a little bit of everything: atmospheric historical fiction, cozy mysteries, fantasy adventures, and series continuations that promise higher stakes and deeper character arcs. Whether you’re craving escapism,…
-
Set in the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Vera by Carol Edgarian follows a young girl navigating a city — and a life — reshaped by loss, upheaval, and reinvention. Through shifting circumstances and unexpected relationships, Vera searches for belonging and stability in a world that feels constantly uncertain. The novel blends historical…
-
In eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters not to the sick—but to women seeking justice in the most permanent way possible. Nella, the apothecary, dispenses poisons disguised as cures, bound by one rule: the victim must always be a man. In present-day London, Caroline stumbles upon a clue to this long-buried history while grappling…
-
Set beneath the heavy Southern sky, The Song of the Blue Bottle Tree follows a young woman navigating family expectations, buried secrets, and the complicated legacy of faith in a small-town community that remembers everything. As the past presses in and long-held beliefs begin to crack, she’s forced to decide what to hold onto—and what…
-
⭐️⭐️⭐️½ The Secret Courtesan is a novel with big intentions and a clear love for the kind of historical fiction that asks difficult questions about women, power, and who gets remembered. From the outset, Kerry Chaput establishes a richly textured world. One where reputation is currency, silence is survival, and identity is something that can…
-
Welcome to another cozy Shelf Indulgence Saturday—that sweet little corner of the week where I forget about being productive and fully commit to caffeine, pastries, and reading indulgently. This weekend, I’ve got two books on the go, and they couldn’t be more different (or more satisfying in their own ways): 🌿 The Stormborne Vine by…
-
“Best of both worlds” is a phrase we hear often, but not so much when it comes to the books we read. It seems that most fall into one category or another. Or there are those that try to span a couple different genres but don’t necessarily do it well. However, I’ve come across a…
-
1871. Chicago. Emmeline Carter is engaged to the most eligible bachelor in the city. But on the night of her engagement party, she can’t stop thinking about the boy who’d stolen her heart as a child, Anders Magnuson. Her best friend, Fiona Byrne, has been in awe of her friend’s rise through Chicago’s society. With…
-
Fletcher Pryde, Duke of Greycourt, has not had the happiest of childhoods and it shows. He is cold, wealthy, and carries a reputation he didn’t ask for. But when his mother is widowed yet again, the winds of fate may change for Grey and the life he envisioned for himself. Beatrice is not your average…
literary gluttony 