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The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier

Explore the intricate world of Murano glassmakers in Tracy Chevalier’s The Glassmaker, a multi-generational saga set against the backdrop of Venice’s rich history.

3 Jan 2025
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The Eights by Joanna Miller

Explore Joanna Miller’s The Eights, a masterfully written historical fiction debut set in 1920s Oxford. Follow four pioneering women as they navigate friendship, educatio…

6 May 2025
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Rules for Ruin by Mimi Matthews

Rules for Ruin by Mimi Matthews, Book 1 of the Crinoline Academy series, is a historical romance filled with espionage, subversion, and slow-burn love.

22 May 2025
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Our Last Vineyard Summer by Brooke Lea Foster

Discover our in-depth review of Our Last Vineyard Summer by Brooke Lea Foster—a dual-timeline family drama exploring feminism, secrets, and legacy.

2 Jul 2025
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Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven

Jennifer Niven’s Meet the Newmans is an immersive 1964 Hollywood historical novel about a crumbling sitcom dynasty, a woman’s feminist awakening, and the courage to rewri…

13 Jan 2026
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Malinalli by Veronica Chapa

Discover Malinalli by Veronica Chapa, a haunting debut that fuses magical realism with historical fiction to reclaim the voice of one of history’s most misunderstood wome…

24 Mar 2025
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If Looks Could Kill by Julie Berry

Read our in-depth review of If Looks Could Kill by Julie Berry, a daring blend of historical fiction, Greek mythology, and feminist commentary. From Jack the Ripper to Me…

29 Sep 2025
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Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards

Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards is a powerful medieval historical novel about a young mystic in 1299 Bruges, female spiritual authority, and the dangerous collision of fai…

5 Dec 2025
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A Map to Paradise by Susan Meissner

Discover the layered, emotionally rich narrative of A Map to Paradise by Susan Meissner—a novel set in 1950s Malibu that explores home, identity, and survival through the…

4 Apr 2025