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The New Yorker
3 weeks ago
Writing

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Exploration of historical figures in a contemporary setting reveals connections between past and present struggles. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Caleb Carr, Author of Dark Histories, Dies at 68

Caleb Carr, author of 'The Alienist,' passed away at 68, known for his in-depth research and focus on violence roots. [ more ]
Axios
3 weeks ago
Writing

A new novel shows how the U.S. fought Nazis with economics

Moore's 'The Wealth of Shadows' combines spy novel readability with insightful economic lessons [ more ]
Eater
3 weeks ago
Books

10 Food-Filled Beach Reads for Your Summer Vacation

Food-themed books provide summer escapism, mirroring real-life trends with a mix of genres like romance, mystery, and historical fiction. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Writing

Sam Taylor: Translating is like X-raying a book. You get a deep tissue read'

Sam Taylor transitioned from writing novels to literary translating for financial support, culminating in a novel with a unique parallel universe concept. [ more ]
#literature
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Books

A 19th-century bookbinder struggles with race and identity in 'The Library Thief'

In The Library Thief, Kuchenga Shenje explores race, identity, categorization, and societal expectations through a historical fiction lens. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Five of the best books about eating

Food in books has a powerful impact on readers, invoking memories and inviting self-reflection on why and how we engage with literary food descriptions. [ more ]
www.chicagotribune.com
2 months ago
Books

Cristina Henriquez and the secret to writing a (good) historical novel

Historical fiction does not dictate quality; several award-winning novels are from this genre.
A good historical novel balances historical accuracy with imagination, defying doubts from readers. [ more ]
The Paris Review
4 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 243

Pat Barker's writing career has spanned a wide range of subjects and genres, including feminist literature, historical fiction, and retellings of classical stories.
She values the feedback and discussion that comes from engaging with audiences during promotional events, seeing it as an opportunity to gain new perspectives on her work. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Books

A 19th-century bookbinder struggles with race and identity in 'The Library Thief'

In The Library Thief, Kuchenga Shenje explores race, identity, categorization, and societal expectations through a historical fiction lens. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Five of the best books about eating

Food in books has a powerful impact on readers, invoking memories and inviting self-reflection on why and how we engage with literary food descriptions. [ more ]
www.chicagotribune.com
2 months ago
Books

Cristina Henriquez and the secret to writing a (good) historical novel

Historical fiction does not dictate quality; several award-winning novels are from this genre.
A good historical novel balances historical accuracy with imagination, defying doubts from readers. [ more ]
The Paris Review
4 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 243

Pat Barker's writing career has spanned a wide range of subjects and genres, including feminist literature, historical fiction, and retellings of classical stories.
She values the feedback and discussion that comes from engaging with audiences during promotional events, seeing it as an opportunity to gain new perspectives on her work. [ more ]
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time.com
1 month ago
Writing

The Problem With TV's New Holocaust Obsession

The Tattooist of Auschwitz portrays a love story within familiar Holocaust imagery influenced by pop culture. [ more ]
#cj-sansom
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Writing

C.J. Sansom, Mystery Novelist Drawn to Tudor England, Dies at 71

The article highlights the successful career and unfortunate death of C.J. Sansom, a popular historical novelist known for his detailed and suspenseful depiction of events in Tudor England. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

CJ Sansom obituary

CJ Sansom transitioned from lawyer to best-selling novelist through hard work and dedication, creating a beloved historical fiction series that echoes modern political struggles. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Writing

C.J. Sansom, Mystery Novelist Drawn to Tudor England, Dies at 71

The article highlights the successful career and unfortunate death of C.J. Sansom, a popular historical novelist known for his detailed and suspenseful depiction of events in Tudor England. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

CJ Sansom obituary

CJ Sansom transitioned from lawyer to best-selling novelist through hard work and dedication, creating a beloved historical fiction series that echoes modern political struggles. [ more ]
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High Country News
1 month ago
Writing

History, addiction and community in Tommy Orange's latest novel - High Country News

Orange's sequel, Wandering Stars, delves into ancestral history and the ongoing struggles faced by a Native American family, tackling themes of oppression and addiction. [ more ]
#childrens-books
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Writing

The Best California Books for Children

Highlighting children's books reflecting life in California, adding six new books to the reading list based on readers' recommendations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

The best books of 2023

Zadie Smith's first historical fiction
Selections of the best books in various genres [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Writing

The Best California Books for Children

Highlighting children's books reflecting life in California, adding six new books to the reading list based on readers' recommendations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

The best books of 2023

Zadie Smith's first historical fiction
Selections of the best books in various genres [ more ]
morechildrens-books
Queerty
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Everyone's obsessed with the gay pirates of 'Black Sails' now that the adventure drama is streaming on Netflix

The pirate drama Black Sails gained popularity on Netflix years after its initial airing, showcasing queer representation in historical contexts. [ more ]
Polygon
2 months ago
Books

The must-read books of spring 2024

Exploring diverse genres and inspirations in new book releases for spring.
Authors crafting modern Gothic and historical tales with strong female leads. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Books

'James' revisits Huck Finn's traveling companion, giving rise to a new classic

Classic literature reimagined with a focus on a Black character as the protagonist.
The reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Percival Everett is a unique and compelling historical heist novel. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Books

Books from Mexico, Netherlands, and Japan bring rewrites of history, teen tales

Reading books from different literary traditions in translation allows for new connections and insights.
Alvaro Enrigue's latest novel, You Dreamed of Empires, is a counterfactual history of Hernan Cortes' arrival in Moctezuma's court, with a focus on political maneuvering and drug use. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Books

Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips review ravages of the US civil war

The novel Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips explores the cost of war for both combatants and non-combatants.
The story is primarily focused on the experiences of a little girl named ConaLee and her mother, Eliza, during and after the American civil war. [ more ]
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BOOK RIOT
6 months ago
Books

Should Historical Fiction Have Modern Sensibilities, Or Stick To Its Time?

The genre of historical fiction encompasses various sub-genres and is popular across different age groups.
The debate surrounding historical fiction is whether it should adhere strictly to the attitudes of its time or incorporate modern ideas. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

Five of the best science fiction and fantasy books of 2023

Conquest is a detective story with elements of science fiction, conspiracy theories, and various cultural references.
Him is a historical fiction novel that also incorporates science fiction and explores the concept of the multiverse. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

Five of the best science fiction and fantasy books of 2023

'Conquest' by Nina Allan is an absorbing detective story that touches on music, film, and science fiction elements.
'Him' by Geoff Ryman is a powerful historical fiction novel with a science fiction twist. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

Booker prize 2023: will the judges talk themselves out of the right choice?

The winner of this year's Booker prize will be announced next Sunday.
The list of 150-odd titles considered for the prize is never made public.
Awards seek to establish their own identities and may overlook certain genres or authors. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
7 months ago
Books

Why Historical Fiction Is Going Mainstream

Historical fiction is experiencing a resurgence in popularity and critical recognition.
Many acclaimed contemporary authors are releasing historical fiction novels.
Film and TV adaptations of historical fiction are also gaining traction. [ more ]
BOOK RIOT
6 months ago
Books

Should Historical Fiction Have Modern Sensibilities, Or Stick To Its Time?

The genre of historical fiction encompasses various sub-genres and is popular across different age groups.
The debate surrounding historical fiction is whether it should adhere strictly to the attitudes of its time or incorporate modern ideas. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

Five of the best science fiction and fantasy books of 2023

Conquest is a detective story with elements of science fiction, conspiracy theories, and various cultural references.
Him is a historical fiction novel that also incorporates science fiction and explores the concept of the multiverse. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

Five of the best science fiction and fantasy books of 2023

'Conquest' by Nina Allan is an absorbing detective story that touches on music, film, and science fiction elements.
'Him' by Geoff Ryman is a powerful historical fiction novel with a science fiction twist. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

Booker prize 2023: will the judges talk themselves out of the right choice?

The winner of this year's Booker prize will be announced next Sunday.
The list of 150-odd titles considered for the prize is never made public.
Awards seek to establish their own identities and may overlook certain genres or authors. [ more ]
www.esquire.com
7 months ago
Books

Why Historical Fiction Is Going Mainstream

Historical fiction is experiencing a resurgence in popularity and critical recognition.
Many acclaimed contemporary authors are releasing historical fiction novels.
Film and TV adaptations of historical fiction are also gaining traction. [ more ]
morehistorical fiction
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

The best books to give as presents this Christmas

James McBride's novel The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store explores the intersection of the Black and Jewish communities.
Alice McDermott's novel Absolution is a moral masterpiece and one of the finest modern novels the author has read.
Mary Beard recommends Zadie Smith's historical novel The Fraud and a book about 16th-century female artist Lavinia Fontana.
Clive Myrie praises Paul Murray's The Bee Sting and Rory Stewart's Politics on the Edge as insightful and engaging reads. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

The big idea: should we abolish literary genres?

In the 1970s, historical fiction was not considered respectable or respected.
Hilary Mantel initially struggled to get her novel about the French Revolution published.
Genre labels can be confining and meaningless, and do not accurately reflect the content of a book. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

The big idea: should we abolish literary genres?

Historical fiction wasn't respected in the 1970s and was seen as historical romance.
Hilary Mantel struggled to get her novel A Place of Greater Safety published because of the lack of interest in the French Revolution.
Genre labels like literary fiction can be confining and meaningless, and don't accurately reflect how writers write or readers read. [ more ]
Kqed
2 weeks ago
Writing

Sasha Vasilyuk Spins a Family Secret Into an Epic Historical Novel | KQED

Sasha Vasilyuk humanizes the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war through personal stories, bridging historical events with individual experiences. [ more ]
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