The Age of Innocence has been on my reading list for quite some time, but it wasn’t until a few weeks ago that I finally picked it up. As someone who loves getting lost in richly detailed historical fiction, I was immediately drawn in by the premise of this novel – a glimpse into the … Read more
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up Madame Bovary from my bookshelf. I had been meaning to read this classic novel for years, ever since a literature professor in college passionately described it as a groundbreaking masterpiece that ushered in a new era of realism in fiction. Feeling restless and craving … Read more
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up The Thorn Birds. I had heard so much about this sweeping family saga and its infamous tale of forbidden love, but I didn’t know much about the story beyond that. As someone who loves getting lost in epic narratives that span generations, I figured … Read more
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I had heard so much buzz about this sweeping historical romance and time-travel adventure, and I was intrigued by the premise of a World War II nurse getting transported to 18th-century Scotland. Little did I know that I was about … Read more
It was the summer before my senior year of high school when I first picked up “Gone With the Wind.” I had seen the iconic film adaptation starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, but I had never read the book that had captivated generations of readers. As an avid lover of historical fiction and epic … Read more
I first picked up “The Caine Mutiny” after it was recommended to me by a friend who knows I’m a big fan of classic 20th century literature. As someone who loves reading about World War II from various perspectives, the premise of this novel following the crew of a Navy ship in the Pacific theater … Read more
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I first picked up “The Killer Angels” by Michael Shaara. I had been meaning to read this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel for years, ever since my fascination with the American Civil War began in high school. As someone who loves immersing themselves in historical fiction, I was drawn to … Read more
I have to admit, when I first picked up War and Peace, I was more than a little intimidated. At over 1,400 pages, Tolstoy’s epic novel about the Napoleonic wars is a literary behemoth that has daunted many a reader. But I had heard so much about its brilliance over the years that I felt … Read more
It was a rainy Sunday afternoon when I stumbled upon “Sacred Treason” at the local bookstore. The intriguing historical setting and the promise of a thrilling conspiracy immediately piqued my interest. As someone who loves getting lost in richly detailed worlds of the past, I knew I had to give this book a try. From … Read more
I have always been fascinated by the Italian Renaissance – an era that gave birth to some of the most brilliant artists, thinkers, and innovators the world has ever known. So when I stumbled upon Diane Haeger’s historical novel The Ruby Ring, which promised to transport readers into the heart of 16th century Rome and … Read more