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Historical Fiction

February 17, 2026

Hamnet

Hamnet, Maggie O’Farrell, 2020 The story begins with a wandering child. This is a theme that’s returned to often—that of transience, that of aloneness,…

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February 21, 2025

Malibu Rising

Malibu Rising, Taylor Jenkins Reid, 2021 Malibu Rising is a stand-alone novel that is part of what I’ve heard called the Mick Riva universe:…

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October 20, 2024

The Beach At Summerly

The Beach At Summerly, Beatriz Williams, 2023 A poised and literary historical fiction romance. It’s been a while since I’ve had the peace and…

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March 12, 2024

The Nightingale

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, 2015 You ever finish reading a book, hug it to your chest like it’s a long past lover, time…

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