Historical Fiction

Featured Excerpt: The Ride

by Kostya Kennedy

Timed for the 250th anniversary of one of America’s most famous founding events,…

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The Island Behind the Island: Real Life Inspiration for Trouble Island

by Sharon Short

Suspense author Sharon Short shares the rich history behind Middle Island, the real-life location that inspired…

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Lebensborn: Bearing Children for Adolf Hitler’s ‘Master Race’

by Adriana Allegri

The Lebensborn Naming Ceremony from Master Race by Catrine…

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Contrasts in A Place to Hide

by Ronald H. Balson

A Place to Hide is my ninth novel and the seventh set…

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When Fascists Roamed America’s Cities

by Thomas Mullen

When we think about the World War II years, we tend to visualize…

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Edith Wharton’s Guide to New York

by Mariah Fredericks

Mariah Fredericks's new novel, The Wharton Plot, follows renowned novelist Edith Wharton through…

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The Little-Known Women Who Helped Churchill Win the War

by Julia Kelly

Whenever someone visiting London asks where they should go, I always recommend a…

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The Incredible Adventures of Two Sister Ships

by Nev March

The Spanish Diplomat’s Secret, the third book in my Captain Jim and Lady…

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Mass-Observation and the Historical Mystery

by Allison Montclair

Allison Montclair's beloved Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery series is a fun read for…

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Exemplary Sacrifice Made in the Honest Conquest of Bread

by Christina Lynch

In the summer of 2018, I traveled back to Italy to do research…

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Historical Fiction

Fascinating Historical Finds: May 2025

Looking for your next history read? Check out our favorite new history books publishing in May…

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Lincoln Ellsworth—American Polar Explorer (Part II)

by Buddy Levy

In Part I published previously on The History Reader, author Buddy Levy introduces…

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Guns, Chainsaws and Swords: The Rivals of the Humble Axe

by Rachel McCarthy James

Whack Job author Rachel McCarthy James takes a look at how guns, chainsaws,…

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Lincoln’s First Responder

by Tom Clavin

Earlier this week—April 14th—was the 160th anniversary of our Sixteenth President's assassination. Author…

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Featured Excerpt: The Rebel Romanov

by Helen Rappaport

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Romanov Sisters comes the story of a…

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Featured Excerpt: Project Mind Control

by John Lisle

In Project Mind Control, John Lisle reveals inside story of the CIA’s secret mind control project,…

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The Tragic Fire and Sinking of the General Lyon Steamer

by Tom Clavin

March 31st is the 160th anniversary of one of the most shocking events…

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Riveting Historical Reads: April 2025

Looking for your next history read? Check out our favorite new history books publishing in April…

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Historical Fiction

Featured Excerpt: The Ride

The Island Behind the Island: Real Life Inspiration for Trouble Island

Lebensborn: Bearing Children for Adolf Hitler’s ‘Master Race’

Contrasts in A Place to Hide

When Fascists Roamed America’s Cities

Edith Wharton’s Guide to New York

The Little-Known Women Who Helped Churchill Win the War

The Incredible Adventures of Two Sister Ships

Mass-Observation and the Historical Mystery

Exemplary Sacrifice Made in the Honest Conquest of Bread

Historical Fiction

Fascinating Historical Finds: May 2025

Lincoln Ellsworth—American Polar Explorer (Part II)

by Buddy Levy

Guns, Chainsaws and Swords: The Rivals of the Humble Axe

by Rachel McCarthy James

Lincoln’s First Responder

by Tom Clavin

Featured Excerpt: The Rebel Romanov

by Helen Rappaport

Featured Excerpt: Project Mind Control

by John Lisle

The Tragic Fire and Sinking of the General Lyon Steamer

by Tom Clavin

Riveting Historical Reads: April 2025

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