Tag Archives: Historical Fiction

Book Review and Blog Tour: The Thread Collectors by Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman

Posted on September 29, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Summary:  “An unforgettable story of female strength, hope and friendship. This collaborative work is magnificent—a true revelation!” —Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman with the Blue Star “A brilliant story brimming with unexpected friendships and family ties. Historically sound … Continue reading →

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Excerpt: My Name is Ona Judge by Suzette D. Harrison

Posted on September 12, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

I’m on the blog tour for My Name is Ona Judge, out now from Bookouture. I haven’t quite finished reading, so my review isn’t up yet. But in the meantime, I’ve got an excerpt to share, courtesy of the publisher! … Continue reading →

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Book Beginnings on Friday and Book Blogger Hop: August 26, 2022

Posted on August 26, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Beginnings on Fridays is hosted each week by Rose City Reader. It’s a chance to share the first sentence or so of the book you are reading this week. You can check out others’ book beginnings here. I’m also going to link … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: A Truth Most Treacherous (Cassie Gwynne #3) by Genevieve Essig

Posted on August 17, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: Cassie Gwynne—cat lover, bookworm and daring detective—takes on her most challenging case yet… Florida, 1884. It’s a new year and Cassie Gwynne is determined to be done with the unseemly business of murder. She’s made her resolution and she’s … Continue reading →

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Book Review and Blog Tour: The Last of the Seven by Steven Hartov

Posted on August 8, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

The Last of the SevenSteven HartovOn Sale Date: August 9, 2022Fiction / Historical / WWII Buy Links:AmazonBarnes & NobleBookshopIndieBoundBooks-A-MillionKoboApple BooksGoogle PlayLibro.FMIndigo About the book: A spellbinding novel of World War II based on the little-known history of the “X Troop” … Continue reading →

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: Secrets of the Nile by Tasha Alexander

Posted on August 3, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme that highlights books soon to be released, the ones we’re excited about but haven’t read yet. It’s hosted by Wishful Endings, and was formerly hosted by Breaking the Spine. Y’all can check out all of this week’s … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour and Book Review: The Codebreaker’s Secret by Sara Ackerman

Posted on August 2, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

THE CODEBREAKER’S SECRETAuthor: Sara AckermanPublication Date: August 2, 2022Publisher: MIRA Books Buy Links:BookShop.orgHarlequinBarnes & NobleAmazonBooks-A-MillionPowell’s Book Summary: Dual-timeline historical fiction for fans of Chanel Cleeton and Beatriz Williams, THE CODEBREAKER’S SECRET is a story of codebreaking, secrets, murder, romance and … Continue reading →

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Book Beginnings on Friday and Book Blogger Hop – July 29, 2022

Posted on July 29, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Beginnings on Fridays is hosted each week by Rose City Reader. It’s a chance to share the first sentence or so of the book you are reading this week. You can check out others’ book beginnings here. I’m also going to link … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Lives of Diamond Bessie by Jody Hadlock

Posted on July 28, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Synopsis: The Lovely Bones meets the Wild, Wild West in this haunting tale inspired by a true story. Pregnant out of wedlock, sixteen-year-old Annie Moore is sent to live at a convent for fallen women. When the nuns take her … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour and Book Review: The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin

Posted on July 25, 2022 by theplainspokenpen@gmail.com

Book Summary:  From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London comes a moving new novel inspired by the true history of America’s library spies of World War II. Ava thought her job as a librarian … Continue reading →

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