Category: Historical Fiction

6 Reads to Learn More About WWII

6 Reads to Learn More About WWII

WWII and the aftermath is a period of history that we find we simply can’t learn enough about. Whether you’re in the mood for to learn some new facts and… READ MORE

Librarians and Espionage

Librarians and Espionage

by Alan Hlad Did you know that librarians served as spies? I must admit, I knew little—prior to conducting research for The Book Spy—about the valor of the men and… READ MORE

Q&A With Alan Hlad

Q&A With Alan Hlad

What’s your favorite time period in history to write about? World War II. If the main character of Churchill’s Secret Messenger book was stranded on a desert island, what 3… READ MORE

Serafina’s Sesame Seed Cookies

Serafina’s Sesame Seed Cookies

by T. Greenwood When Serafina was on lunch duty, we had sourdough bread still warm from the oven. Tabbouleh with fresh mint, tomatoes, and cucumbers from the garden. She made… READ MORE

A Gilded Age Picnic

A Gilded Age Picnic

by Shana Abé In the golden summer of 1910, John Jacob Astor IV had a unique problem. Instead of decamping from Manhattan to Newport (his usual summer haunt), he had… READ MORE