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Feb 24, 2015 04:07PM
I am looking for a good introduction to historical fiction. Anything is welcomed. Thanks in advance.
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I'm commenting so I can remember to subscribe to this thread. I read the Speak Easy series and really enjoyed it. I want to get more into historical fiction.
Is there any particular era in history that appeals to you?
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Laurie wrote: "Is there any particular era in history that appeals to you?"There is no particular era. I'm a history major and I'm trying to find my main interest...so a wide range of time periods would be appreciated.
Lobstergirl wrote: "Check out the listopias for historical fiction, like https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1..."
Thank you so much.! I'm sure to find great books there.
Thanks Joi, I'll just list some of my faves then and you can see if they appeal to you.
by Hella S. Haasse
by Paullina Simons
by Colleen McCulloughKristin Lavrensdatter by Sigrid Undset
by Larry McMurtry
Lobstergirl wrote: "Check out the listopias for historical fiction, like https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1..."
Good idea, I've found a lot of good books listed on Listopia.
Yay.! I can't wait to read many of these books. Thank you for the great recommendations.
You're welcome Joi, I hope you enjoy reading HF books.
There's also The Egyptian or some other book by the same author. It's still quite accurate historically. (An article about the book: http://www.finemb.org.uk/public/defau...)
Here's a selection from my favorites. I'd recommend just about anything from these authors, and they cover a fair amount of historical ground. Many of them represent series well worth reading. They're in no particular order:
Have fun. the field of historical fiction is vast and well worth exploring. :)
Teri-k wrote: "Here's a selection from my favorites. I'd recommend just about anything from these authors, and they cover a fair amount of historical ground. Many of them represent series well worth reading. The..."
I LOVED 84 Charing Cross Road
If you loved 84 Charing Cross Road you might also like the Mrs. Tim Christie series and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
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On the Jellicoe RoadThe Valley of UnknowingThe Kite Runner
Maus, I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History
Maus, II: And Here My Troubles Began
A Thousand Splendid Suns
City of Thieves
Mephisto
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
All Quiet on the Western Front
Alias Grace
The Secret Life of BeesCode Name Verity
The Crucible
The Help
Inherit the Wind
The Lion in Winter
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
The Things They Carried
Going After CacciatoThe Book Thief
The Cellist of Sarajevo
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Esperanza Rising
A Raisin in the Sun
Fever 1793
Snow in August
Of Mice and Men
The Alienist
Code Name Verity
Death Comes for the Archbishop
Cold Sassy Tree
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Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History (other topics)The Valley of Unknowing (other topics)
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