tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post2853865913707131747..comments2024-03-27T22:25:42.129-05:00Comments on Reading the Past: New & upcoming historical novels in celebration of Women's History Month, part 2Sarah Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-57946562833883336202015-04-04T07:41:11.909-05:002015-04-04T07:41:11.909-05:00Was that YA book by Michaela MacColl? She always ...Was that YA book by Michaela MacColl? She always picks intriguing characters (I have a copy of her newest, about Louisa May Alcott).Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-3089476918906668922015-04-03T20:09:21.185-05:002015-04-03T20:09:21.185-05:00Excellent list, all are joining my TBR. I have on...Excellent list, all are joining my TBR. I have only read one book on Beryl Markum before and it was a YA book, so I'm excited to see where this book goes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609161113240681299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-80829136495704225032015-04-02T15:06:40.171-05:002015-04-02T15:06:40.171-05:00How does she write so fast? I saw the cover revea...How does she write so fast? I saw the cover reveal for INFINITE SEA on her FB page the other day, and it's *gorgeous*. She also writes as Juliana Gray.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-77434736667470325432015-04-02T14:51:03.976-05:002015-04-02T14:51:03.976-05:00Hers is one that particularly interests me, becaus...Hers is one that particularly interests me, because I know so little about Sophia Hawthorne (see above). And it's interesting to see Erika Robuck moving back into the 19th century with her newest book. I approve :) The first research paper I ever wrote in high school was on Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown."Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-18058963775601488412015-04-02T14:47:28.732-05:002015-04-02T14:47:28.732-05:00The 3rd in Beatriz Williams's trilogy is being...The 3rd in Beatriz Williams's trilogy is being published in Nov. so we don't have to wait too much longer after the 2nd. It's ALONG THE INFINITE SEA.<br /><br />As for Queen Margot, there is a dual biography of Margot and her mother Catherine de Medici coming out in June - RIVAL QUEENS by Nancy Goldstone. I'm attempting to get through the Edelweiss version.<br /><br />So much good stuff!!<br /><br />Sarah Other LibrarianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-73942524852396231132015-04-02T14:47:09.671-05:002015-04-02T14:47:09.671-05:00Good to hear!Good to hear!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-76502887356899171112015-04-02T14:46:59.458-05:002015-04-02T14:46:59.458-05:00I'm embarrassed to say that, despite having li...I'm embarrassed to say that, despite having lived for nearly three decades in New England, I knew very little about his personal life - other than his infamous ancestor from the Salem witch trials. His wife was never mentioned when we studied his works in school.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-39880067125549014132015-04-02T12:38:33.875-05:002015-04-02T12:38:33.875-05:00These each look good, Sarah. Glad too, to see Erik...These each look good, Sarah. Glad too, to see Erika's newest novel included! She's found/made a nice historical niche for herself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-78349442459849433492015-04-01T11:35:09.803-05:002015-04-01T11:35:09.803-05:00Paula McLain is also an author who is very kind to...Paula McLain is also an author who is very kind to other writers.Shelleyhttp://dustbowlstory.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-78126567227411142932015-03-31T22:36:12.422-05:002015-03-31T22:36:12.422-05:00Hi Yvonne, thanks for your comments. I tried to f...Hi Yvonne, thanks for your comments. I tried to find novels with a variety of time frames and settings to list. I got a copy of Enchantress of Paris at a conference earlier this year (signed by the author) and am looking forward to reading/reviewing it in the near future. Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-63349381036621754602015-03-31T22:34:18.161-05:002015-03-31T22:34:18.161-05:00Here I am saying something very strange: after a l...Here I am saying something very strange: after a lot of time, despite Hawthorne's achievements as a founder of USian / American literature -- he was not worthy of the women by whom he was surrounded, and who kept him afloat.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />Love, C.Foxessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06754083123669916994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-84832314044863113482015-03-31T17:41:55.808-05:002015-03-31T17:41:55.808-05:00Hi, Sarah. I've had my eye on Marci Jefferson&...Hi, Sarah. I've had my eye on Marci Jefferson's Girl on the Golden Coin for a while, but her second novel looks just as interesting. However, all the other titles you've mentioned are also interesting. I love the different backgrounds of the women written about. Thanks for another great list.Yvonnehttp://adarngoodread.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-17552752473558986052015-03-31T16:43:20.801-05:002015-03-31T16:43:20.801-05:00I agree on both. I like how Thornton chooses hist...I agree on both. I like how Thornton chooses historical figures who have fascinating stories but don't have a ton of novels written about them (or their era) already.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-83877301463901965442015-03-31T16:41:03.133-05:002015-03-31T16:41:03.133-05:00There are (I think) two debut novels in the bunch,...There are (I think) two debut novels in the bunch, but some of the others are authors I haven't covered here before - but hope to in the near future!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-75250750478401043842015-03-31T11:59:11.339-05:002015-03-31T11:59:11.339-05:00Thank you so much for this! I liked Williams's...Thank you so much for this! I liked Williams's Violet Grant and I'm adding this to my wishlist. As well as Thornton's upcoming one. She's an excellent writer!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11015131255166542986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-73432405745565604152015-03-31T11:07:55.729-05:002015-03-31T11:07:55.729-05:00Thank you for the list. They all sound interesting...Thank you for the list. They all sound interesting. A lot of these authors you have named seem new.Lauralee https://www.blogger.com/profile/14390056395943760008noreply@blogger.com