Historical Fiction Books | Book Reviews & Recommendation | Bookish Elf https://www.bookishelf.com/category/fiction/historical/ Everything about Books and Reading Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:07:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.bookishelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/logo-7549440.jpg Historical Fiction Books | Book Reviews & Recommendation | Bookish Elf https://www.bookishelf.com/category/fiction/historical/ 32 32 144235496 The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters https://www.bookishelf.com/the-berry-pickers-by-amanda-peters/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-berry-pickers-by-amanda-peters/?noamp=mobile#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:07:14 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15128 Discover The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters, a haunting and lyrical debut novel that explores themes of family, memory, identity, and the corrosive power of secrets. Set against the backdrop of Maine's blueberry fields, this poignant story delves into the mysterious disappearance of a young girl and the long-lasting effects on two families, one Mi'kmaq and one white.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-berry-pickers-by-amanda-peters/feed/ 0 15128 When We Flew Away by Alice Hoffman https://www.bookishelf.com/when-we-flew-away-by-alice-hoffman/ https://www.bookishelf.com/when-we-flew-away-by-alice-hoffman/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:56:40 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15407 Bringing Anne’s World to Life Alice Hoffman has an extraordinary gift for illuminating the inner lives of young women on the cusp of adulthood. In “When We Flew Away,” she turns her empathetic eye and lyrical prose to one of the most famous teenage girls in history – Anne Frank. With meticulous research and vivid […]

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/when-we-flew-away-by-alice-hoffman/feed/ 0 15407 Memory Piece by Lisa Ko https://www.bookishelf.com/memory-piece-by-lisa-ko/ https://www.bookishelf.com/memory-piece-by-lisa-ko/?noamp=mobile#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:52:34 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15317 Explore the multifaceted world of Lisa Ko’s "Memory Piece," a novel about the evolving dreams of three Asian American women over six decades, blending art, technology, and the challenges of aging in a fractured, dystopian future.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/memory-piece-by-lisa-ko/feed/ 0 15317 Tom Lake by Ann Patchett https://www.bookishelf.com/tom-lake-by-ann-patchett/ https://www.bookishelf.com/tom-lake-by-ann-patchett/?noamp=mobile#respond Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:41:17 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14918 Explore the rich themes of love, memory, and family in Ann Patchett's latest novel Tom Lake. Set during the COVID-19 lockdown, this novel delves into the complexities of past romances, family bonds, and the bittersweet beauty of life's choices.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/tom-lake-by-ann-patchett/feed/ 0 14918 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See https://www.bookishelf.com/lady-tans-circle-of-women-by-lisa-see/ https://www.bookishelf.com/lady-tans-circle-of-women-by-lisa-see/?noamp=mobile#respond Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:39:38 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14872 Explore the rich tapestry of female friendship, medicine, and historical intrigue in Lisa See's Lady Tan’s Circle of Women. This book delves into the life of Tan Yunxian, a pioneering female physician in 15th-century China, as she navigates the complexities of tradition, friendship, and the fight for autonomy in a male-dominated world.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/lady-tans-circle-of-women-by-lisa-see/feed/ 0 14872 The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali https://www.bookishelf.com/the-lion-women-of-tehran-by-marjan-kamali/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-lion-women-of-tehran-by-marjan-kamali/?noamp=mobile#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:52:38 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14990 Discover the heart-wrenching tale of friendship, loyalty, and resilience in Marjan Kamali's "The Lion Women of Tehran." It explores the rich cultural backdrop of Iran, the struggles of two women, and the fight for freedom in a society marked by political turmoil and gender inequality.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-lion-women-of-tehran-by-marjan-kamali/feed/ 0 14990 The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan https://www.bookishelf.com/the-cliffs-by-j-courtney-sullivan/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-cliffs-by-j-courtney-sullivan/?noamp=mobile#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:10:18 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15035 Dive into The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan, a captivating blend of family drama, history, and supernatural intrigue. This book explores the themes of loss, redemption, and the haunting legacy of an old Victorian house on the rugged cliffs of coastal Maine.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-cliffs-by-j-courtney-sullivan/feed/ 0 15035 The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon https://www.bookishelf.com/the-frozen-river-by-ariel-lawhon/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-frozen-river-by-ariel-lawhon/?noamp=mobile#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 03:37:50 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15012 Explore the chilling depths of justice, gender roles, and secrets in 1789 Maine with Ariel Lawhon’s gripping historical thriller, The Frozen River. This book delves into the compelling story of midwife Martha Ballard’s fight for truth, set against the harsh winter landscape.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-frozen-river-by-ariel-lawhon/feed/ 0 15012 The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride https://www.bookishelf.com/the-heaven-earth-grocery-store-by-james-mcbride/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-heaven-earth-grocery-store-by-james-mcbride/?noamp=mobile#respond Sat, 07 Sep 2024 12:00:17 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=15002 James McBride's "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" is a powerful novel that explores race, resilience, and community in 1920s America. Discover how McBride masterfully weaves together humor, humanity, and historical insight to create an unforgettable story.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-heaven-earth-grocery-store-by-james-mcbride/feed/ 0 15002 Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate https://www.bookishelf.com/shelterwood-by-lisa-wingate/ https://www.bookishelf.com/shelterwood-by-lisa-wingate/?noamp=mobile#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:33:56 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=14885 Discover the heart-wrenching story of survival and justice in Lisa Wingate's "Shelterwood." This dual-timeline novel, set in Oklahoma's Winding Stair Mountains, weaves a powerful narrative of historical resilience and the strength of found family.

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