Historical Fiction

The Casualty Dogs of World War I

by Jeffrey B. Burton

Jeffrey B. Burton, author of The Finders, a fast-paced new mystery novel…

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A Window into the Past

by Jane K. Cleland

If you want to know about a society’s values, mores, and conventions,…

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Recreating WWII Poland: A Novelist’s Trip Back in Time

by Jennifer Rosner

“You’re going to Poland in December?” My family and friends asked. “Yes!” I…

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The King of Ragtime

by Mariah Fredericks

Author Mariah Fredericks sets the scene for her latest novel, Death of an…

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Setting the Scene: Arizona in the Early 20th Century

by Nancy Turner

by Nancy E. Turner Nancy E. Turner discusses her latest novel, Light Changes Everything, highlighting how…

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How Jazz Changed the World

by Jessica Fellowes

By Jessica Fellowes Jessica Fellowes discusses the history behind her recently released novel, The Mitford Scandal,…

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Westering Women: A Celebration of Sisterhood on the Overland Trail

by Sandra Dallas

Sandra Dallas, author of the recently released novel, Westering Women, offers her thoughts…

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The History Behind the Mystery: The Hollows

by Jess Montgomery

Jess Montgomery showcases her skills as a storyteller in The Hollows: a powerful follow-up…

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The Naval “Nugget”

by P.T. Deutermann

by P. T. Deutermann In his latest novel, The Nugget, author P. T. Deutermannhimself a former…

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The History Behind the Mystery: Shamed

by Linda Castillo

If you’ve traveled to Holmes County, Ohio, you’ve probably seen the quaint farms…

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Historical Fiction

Featured Excerpt: Whack Job

by Rachel McCarthy James

Whack Job is a brilliant and bloody examination of the axe's foundational…

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Featured Excerpt: The Last Secret Agent

by Pippa Latour with Jude Dobson

After decades of silence, the last surviving World War II…

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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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Historical Fiction

The Casualty Dogs of World War I

A Window into the Past

Recreating WWII Poland: A Novelist’s Trip Back in Time

The King of Ragtime

Setting the Scene: Arizona in the Early 20th Century

How Jazz Changed the World

Westering Women: A Celebration of Sisterhood on the Overland Trail

The History Behind the Mystery: The Hollows

The Naval “Nugget”

The History Behind the Mystery: Shamed

Historical Fiction

Featured Excerpt: Whack Job

by Rachel McCarthy James

Featured Excerpt: The Last Secret Agent

by Pippa Latour with Jude Dobson

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

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