Book Review: The Austen Affair by Madeline Bell

Iโ€™m a huge Jane Austen fan, so this story appealed to me from the moment I saw it, and I was not disappointed. The Austen Affair is a fabulous read! Itโ€™s charming, funny, emotional, and wonderfully romantic. I adored everything about it: the characters, the time travel twist, the Regency setting, the Austen references, and … Continue reading Book Review: The Austen Affair by Madeline Bell

Book Review: The Worst Duke in London by Amalie Howard

This is a fun twist on the film 10 Things I Hate About You, which is a modern retelling of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. The story follows a wallflower who is not liked by the ton and a Scottish Duke who is struggling financially after the death of his brother. Effieโ€™s a great fmc, … Continue reading Book Review: The Worst Duke in London by Amalie Howard

Book Review: All Our Yesterdays – A Novel of Lady Macbeth

As a Shakespeare enthusiast, I was beyond excited to receive a copy of All Our Yesterdays: A Novel of Lady Macbeth. This is Lady Macbeth's origin story, which is only touched upon in Shakespeare's play. I've taught Macbeth at least two dozen times, and I've always been curious about Lady Macbeth's past and how it … Continue reading Book Review: All Our Yesterdays – A Novel of Lady Macbeth

Guest Post: The Significance Of Historical Fiction by Julia Bryan Thomas

I'm so thrilled to have this guest post for you today. Julia Bryan Thomas, the author of For Those Who Are Lost and the upcoming release The Radcliffe Ladies' Reading Club, shares thoughts on the significiance of historical fiction and how the past mirrors the present. It's a fascinating piece by a prolific historical fiction … Continue reading Guest Post: The Significance Of Historical Fiction by Julia Bryan Thomas