Historical Fiction

Researching The Living and the Lost

by Ellen Feldman

It’s a truism that writers are always squirreling away random observations, eavesdropped comments,…

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Oh, Those “Girton Girls!”

by Nancy Springer

In 19th century England, while sons of the well-to-do were sent to boarding…

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Dominus: New Excerpt

by Steven Saylor

Spanning 160 years and seven generations, teeming with some of ancient Rome’s most vivid figures, Steven…

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Elizabeth Bentley: The True Story That Inspired a Novel

by Karin Tanabe

When I decided that I wanted to write about a woman in the…

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A Woman of Intelligence: Featured Excerpt

by Karin Tanabe

Karin Tanabe's A Woman of Intelligence is an exhilarating novel of post-war New York City,…

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USS Franklin: Attack, Survival, and Triumph

by P. T. Deutermann

My novel, Trial by Fire, is based on the true story of…

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Ancient Rome’s Short-Lived Teen Emperor: Practical Joker, Drag Queen, Transgender?

by Steven Saylor

Psssst! Have you heard about Elagabalus? They say he invented the world’s first…

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The Sound of America in 1914

by Mariah Fredericks

In 1914, the hot ticket on Broadway was On Trial, a play that…

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The History Behind the Mystery: Safecracking 101

by Ashley Weaver

One of my favorite parts of writing historical fiction is the new things…

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A Tour of the Belasco Theatre

by Mariah Fredericks

It’s always wonderful when a novel becomes a cheap excuse to do a…

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Historical Fiction

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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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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Historical Fiction

Researching The Living and the Lost

Oh, Those “Girton Girls!”

Dominus: New Excerpt

Elizabeth Bentley: The True Story That Inspired a Novel

A Woman of Intelligence: Featured Excerpt

USS Franklin: Attack, Survival, and Triumph

Ancient Rome’s Short-Lived Teen Emperor: Practical Joker, Drag Queen, Transgender?

The Sound of America in 1914

The History Behind the Mystery: Safecracking 101

A Tour of the Belasco Theatre

Historical Fiction

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

Featured Excerpt: The Ride

by Kostya Kennedy

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