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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies)

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Historical Fiction Addict. Lover of words. Hoarder of books. Drinker of coffee. #historicalfiction #bookreviewer #reader #booksky https://linktr.ee/historicalfictionreader

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · May 1

Hesitantly flirting with the word "recovered" this morning. Whatever this was had me down for a month and I am ready to rejoin the world.

It's 5 in the morning, I'm logging into work, and hitting play on my next book.

#historicalfiction
#audiobook
#booksky
#bookaddict

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Apr 28

Wouldn't that be contemporary lit?

Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Apr 27

Omg! Who's your source?!?!?

Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Apr 27

Feel like I'm late to the party with this one, but I'm okay with that.

#NewBook #HistoricalFiction #Booksky

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Apr 27

I've read several of these authors! You've great taste.

Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Apr 27

What is your usual interest when it comes to historical fiction?

Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Apr 26

Do you think it comparable to other mythological retellings?

Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Apr 26

Have been down with a respiratory infection for three weeks! Haven't read much of anything due to the symptoms, but I'm finally coming out of it.

Currently reading Stone Blind and would love to hear thoughts if anyone has read it.

#Booksky #Mythology #Medusa

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 29

It's been a minute but I'm finally starting the next title in my BOUGHT IT & FORGOT IT challenge!

#readwhatyouown
#paranormalromance
#kindleblackhole
#booksky

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 17

Any room for a reader?

Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 16

Starting the 8th book in my BOUGHT IT & FORGOT IT reading challenge!

#paranormalromance
#noirvibes
#rockabillyfashion
#urbanfantasy
#booksky

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 15

Tudors - Anything by Janet Wertman is worth looking into, Margaret George has a great one on Henry VIII. Tony Riches is also worth checking out.

Mongols - Stephanie Thornton's The Tiger Queens

First Nations - I like James Welch and Louise Erdrich

Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 15

Anglo Saxon - Patricia Bracewell's Emma of Normandy Trilogy

Roman - A Day of Fire (several authors, about Pompeii), anything by Kate Quinn, Ben Kane, Conn Iggulden, and Simon Turney. A Year of Ravens (multiple authors, centers on Boudica)

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 14

Tone of them! What do you like. 🤣

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 14

I mean... you could do a lot worse.

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 14

It adds 10 more books to my TBR as well. Imagine that.

Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 13

You found it!

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 13

I live for the passages that burn my soul! 📚❤️

Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 13

Of course! I love talking books.

Are you reading Weir now? If so, which of her books?

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 13

Hard to say.

The book is the first of three and doesn't get into her reign, but I think it evidences Wertman as an author who takes the history seriously.

The book establishes Elizabeth's desire to survive and leaves the door open to explore both the strengths and weaknesses of its headliner.

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 13

"Wertman's subtly nuanced portrait of Anne's daughter is unlike any I've read before."

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#booksky #bookreview #tudorhistory #fiction

Book Review: Nothing Proved by Janet Wertman

About the Book: Nothing Proved by Janet Wertman A compelling period piece which brings to life the early days of one of history’s greate...

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 11

Welcome to the latest installment of Bought It & Forgot It (aka Read What You Own).

Book 7 was picked from the unread stacks of my library by my son because "hysteria is a fun word."

#booksky #amreading #vineleavespress #womensfiction
#histfic

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 11

Would love to hear some thoughts on this!

#booksky #reader #bookcommunity

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STOP BUYING BOOKS AND START READING THEM WITH THIS ONE READING TIP

YouTube video by Tristan and the Classics

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Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 3

Pulling my fractured heart together to start my next read...

#currentread #booksky
#womenshistorymonth

Historical Fiction Reader (Erin Davies) @hfreader.bsky.social · Mar 3

I'm a mess. Shattered to my core in the best way.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#booksky #womenshistorymonth
#recommendedread

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