#historical fiction
#historical fiction

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 ]

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1 month ago

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

3 months ago

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 week ago

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 ]

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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 ]

High Country News

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 ]

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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

3 weeks ago

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 ]

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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 ]

Queerty

3 weeks 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

1 month ago

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 ]

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2 months ago

'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 ]

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3 months ago

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 ]

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3 months ago

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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The best books of 2023

Zadie Smith's first historical fiction

Selections of the best books in various genres [ more ]

BOOK RIOT

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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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

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

6 months ago