The Bullet Swallower
Elizabeth Gonzalez James’ “The Bullet Swallower” stands as a testament to the author’s literary prowess, demonstrating a remarkable blend of historical depth, magical realism, and the Western genre. This novel…
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Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts
Crystal Wilkinson’s “Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks” is a unique combination of memoir and cookbook, giving a rich tapestry of…
Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum
Antonia Hylton’s “Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum” is a thorough and nuanced investigation of the complicated relationship between race, mental health, and the American legal system.…
The Paris Housekeeper
“The Paris Housekeeper” by Renee Ryan is a riveting historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of World War II in Paris. The narrative centers around Camille Lacroix, a chambermaid…
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
The novel “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride, set in the imaginary neighborhood of Chicken Hill, has received a variety of positive reviews, with many praising its…
The Wager
The Wager” by David Grann, a New York Times bestselling novelist known for intriguing historical thrillers, has earned a slew of positive reviews attesting to its enthralling and vivid narrative.…
Brother Cadfael
Brother Cadfael: A BBC Radio Collection of Three Full-Cast Dramatisations Ellis Peters’ “Brother Cadfael” series, also known as Edith Mary Pargeter, is well-known in the world of historical detective fiction.…
Unruly
David Mitchell’s “Unruly: A History of England’s Kings and Queens” is a unique, amusing, and enlightening look into the ancestry of the English monarchy. Mitchell, an award-winning British actor and…
