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Latest Book Lists
Dive into the Best Summer Reads 2023
Want to know which books were worth their beach bag weight and made a splash this summer? Here are my best summer reads 2023 list!
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What Do Great Books & Road Trips Have in Common?
What is a good road trip without a great book to keep you company? Here are some of my favorite books to pack in the car!
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Summer Books for the Beach Bag
My summer books to read are here! There’s just something about the warmer weather and more playful activities that have me reaching for books that match that mood.
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MORE Historical Fiction Books for Men
Last year I shared historical fiction books for men and it’s been my most popular post ever. So, here’s an update- MORE historical fiction books for men!
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Best Historical Fiction Books for Mother’s Day Reading
Looking for a last minute Mother’s Day gift? A good book is always a hit! Check out this round up of great historical fiction picks for Mother’s Day Reading! Mother’s Day Reading Picks Mother’s Day is here! And I know there are probably some out there who are still scrambling to find gifts to honor…
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Check Out These Spring Books to Read!
Looking for the best new historical fiction releases? Check out my first quarterly book round up of the year! As the Nazis rise in power, novelist Nancy Mitford grows suspicious of her sisters’ constant visits to Germany and the high-ranking fascist company they keep. When she overhears alarming conversations and uncovers disquieting documents, Nancy must…
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Have you read any of these Irish Historical Fiction Books?
Here are a few of my favorite Irish Historical Fiction Authors and their fabulous stories about the Emerald Isle! My Favorite Irish Historical Fiction Books Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! Irish historical fiction books are particularly near and dear to my heart since it was actually an Irish historical fiction author who sparked my love…
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Best Books about First Ladies
We’ve all heard that behind every great man is a great lady. But it’s still the men that get celebrated. I think it’s time we give these incredible First Ladies their due! Best Books about First Ladies Lady Bird Johnson, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy, Mary Todd Lincoln– we’ve all heard these legendary ladies’ names. But,…
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Best Historical Fiction Romance Books for Valentine’s Day
Time travel and enjoy a swoon-worthy rogue with these great historical fiction romance books for Valentine’s Day! Best Historical Fiction Romance Books Are you a fan of Claire and Jamie Fraser? Do you enjoy roguish dukes or dangerous outlaws? Whether you’re a fan of the steamy or like it clean– I have something for everyone…
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Best Historical Fiction Books 2022
Enjoy a round-up of the best historical fiction books from 2022! Best Historical Fiction Books 2022 Another year has flown by! Man, that went fast! But with it came some fantastic writing! I’ve honestly really been impressed with the historical fiction books I’ve read this year. So, with that in mind, I’ve put together a…
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What Are the Best Book Club Books From 2022?
Best Book Club Books 2022! Are you looking for some great reads? What about some of the best book club books 2022? I’m aware, I’m a little off on my timing- forgive me, the year, as usual, is going faster than I plan. But, one of my resolutions this year was to give quarterly checkpoints…
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Check Out These Historical Fiction Books for Men!
No time traveling romance, no love triangles (not that there’s anything wrong with those. In fact, I love them!)- But this is a list of historical fiction books for men to enjoy! Historical Fiction Books for Men Although men love history, I often find historical fiction considered to be a genre that geared towards women.…
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Check Out My Juneteenth Book List!
Books to Commemorate Freedom on this important day in history! Juneteenth commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865 federal troops arrived in Galveston, TX to take control of the state and ensure all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival was a full two and a half years…
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Do You Know the History Behind the LGBTQ Movement?
Celebrate Pride Month and how far society has come with some great reads to learn the history behind the movement! Enjoy this LGBTQ Book List of recommendations to read poolside this summer! This day in June…. Parade starts soon…. Rainbow arches…. Joyful marches! In a wildly whimsical, validating, and exuberant reflection of the LGBT community,…
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Black Historical Fiction Authors
Looking for some Black historical fiction books? Here is a roundup of some fantastic Black historical fiction authors! Black Historical Fiction Authors I’m always looking for diverse voices in the historical fiction market. For so long it seemed to be a genre saturated with castles and royalty. Those stories are still entertaining and even important…
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Author Highlight- Meet Jolie Tunnell
Joyana’s Author Spotlight Series is Back! This month meet historical cozy mystery writer- Jolie Tunnell! Author Highlight- Meet Jolie Tunnell By this point, I hope you all know how much I love building a thriving book community. My favorite way to do that is by offering new introductions to writers. So, here we go- this…
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Author Highlight- Meet Gina Danna
Joyana is excited to continue her Author Highlight series to build a true Book Community between Authors and Readers.Today’s featured Author Highlight- Meet Gina Danna, a historical fiction romance writer! Gina’s book, Authentic Storm is a MUST READ! And as a perk for our Reading Community, she’s offering it to us for FREE! Read below…
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Author Highlight- Meet Cristina Loggia
Author of Lucifer’s Game: A World War II Spy Thriller Joyana is excited to continue her new Author Highlight series to build a true Book Community between Authors and Readers.Today’s featured Author Highlight- Meet Cristina Loggia, an Italian Historical Spy Thriller Writer. Check out my Full Review of Lucifer’s Game Here! Cristina’s Writing Process The…
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