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Review Index

Here is an alphabetized listing by author of all the reviews I have posted on this blog (with links!). You can find my movie reviews, TV series reviews, and Dear America Diary series reviews further down the page.


Mr. President Vol 1 - Radio Broadcasts

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Abbott, Karen - Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy - Non-Fiction, Civil War, United States

Allgor, Catherine - A Perfect Union: Dolley Madison and the Creation of the American Nation - Non-Fiction, Biography, 18th c, First Lady, United States

Amore, Anthony M & Tom Mashberg - Stealing Rembrandts - Non-Fiction, Art History

Anthony, Iris - The Ruins of Lace - Historical Fiction, France, 17th c

Arlen, Tessa - Death of a Dishonorable Gentleman - Historical Fiction, Mystery, England

Auel, Jean M - The Clan of the Cave Bear - Book 1, Series, Historical Fiction, Prehistoric

Auel, Jean M - The Valley of Horses - Book 2, Series, Historical Fiction, Prehistoric

B

Bagwell, Gillian - The Darling Strumpet - Historical Fiction, England, Restoration, 17th c.

Bair-O'Keeffe, Kristin - Thirsty - Historical Fiction, United States, 19th c

Barnes, Margaret Campbell - Mary of Carisbrooke - Historical Fiction, Charles I, 17th c

Barnes, Margaret Campbell - The Passionate Brood - Historical Fiction, Plantagenet, 12th c

Barnes, Margaret Campbell - Within the Hollow Crown - Historical Fiction, Plantagenet, 14th c

Barker, Nicole – Dancing with Ana – Young Adult

Belfrage, Anna - Like Chaff in the Wind - Historical Fiction, Book 2, Colonization

Bendersky, Joseph - A Concise History of Nazi Germany - Non-Fiction, Germany, WWII

Bennett, Anna - My Brown Eyed Earl - Historical Romance, England, 19th c.

Berg, A. Scott - Lindbergh - Biography, 20th c

Berg, A. Scott - Wilson - Biography, President, United States, 20th c

Bergen, Doris - War & Genocide - Non-Fiction, WWII, 1940's

Beutner, Katherine - Alcestis - Historical Fiction, Greek Mythology

Binchy, Maeve - Tara Road - Romance, Audio Book

Blake, Sarah - The Postmistress - Historical Fiction, WWII, Audio Book

Blevins, Christine - The Turning of Anne Merrick - Historical Fiction, Revolution, Book 2

Blixt, David - Her Majesty's Will - Historical Fiction, Elizabethean, England

Bogdan, D.L. - The Forgotten Queen - Historical Fiction, Tudor, England, 16th c

Boone, Annie - Christmas Spirit - Historical Fiction, Western, Christmas, Cutter's Creek, 19th c.

Borghese, Prince Lorenzo - Princess of Nowhere - Historical Fiction, France, Italy, 19th c

Borman, Tracy - Elizabeth's Women: The Hidden Story of the Virgin Queen - Tudor Non Fiction, 17th c

Borneman, Walter - Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America - Non-Fiction, President, Biography, United States

Bray, Libba - Going Bovine - Young Adult, Fantasy

Bray, Libba – A Great and Terrible Beauty – Young Adult, Series

Brightwell, Gerri - The Dark Lantern - Victorian Historical Fiction

Bronte, Charlotte – Jane Eyre – Classic, Audio Book

Brown, Patrick - Industrial Pioneers - Non-Fiction, United States

Brownley, Margaret - The Nutcracker Bride - Historical Romance, Short Story, 12 Brides, Christmas

Bryan, Helen - The Valley - DNF, Historical Fiction

Bumgarner, John R - Sarah Childress Polk - Non-Fiction, Biography, First Lady, 19th c, United States

Burke, Darcy - Duke of Deception - Historical Romance, England, 19th c.

Burns, Rebecca - The Settling Earth - Historical Fiction, Short Stories, New Zealand, 19th c

Burton, Gabrielle - Impatient with Desire - Historical Fiction, United States

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Cambor, Kathleen - In Sunlight, in a Beautiful Garden - Historical Fiction, Disaster Novel, 19th c

Carlyle, Christy - Rules for a Rogue - Historical Romance, England, 19th c

Carr, Carol K - India Black - Historical Fiction/Mystery, Victorian, 19th c., England

Carroll, Leslie - Notorious Royal Marriages - Non Fiction

Carroll, Leslie - Royal Pains - Non Fiction

Carroll, Leslie - The Royals - Non Fiction, England

Carroll, Leslie - Inglorious Royal Marriages - Non Fiction

Chadwick, Elizabeth - A Place Beyond Courage - Historical Fiction, England, 12th c.

Chadwick, Elizabeth - For the King's Favor - Historical Fiction, England, 12th - 13th c.

Chadwick, Elizabeth - Shadows and Strongholds - Historical Fiction, England, 12th c

Chadwick, Elizabeth - The Greatest Knight - Historical Fiction, England, 12th c.

Chadwick, Elizabeth - The Scarlet Lion - Historical Fiction, 12th-13th c.

Chadwick, Elizabeth - To Defy a King - Historical Fiction, England, 12th-13th c

Chadwick, Elizabeth - The Lady of the English - Historical Fiction, England, 12th c

Chadwick, Elizabeth - The Summer Queen - Historical Fiction, France, 12th c

Chance, Megan - Prima Donna - Historical Fiction, United States, 19th c

Chase, Owen - Beneath the Heart of the Sea - Memoir, 19th c

Chatlien, Ruth Hull - The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte - Historical Fiction, 19th c, United States

Chevalier, Tracy - Girl With A Pearl Earring - Art Historical Fiction, 17th c

Chevalier, Tracy - The Lady and the Unicorn - Art Historical Fiction, 15th c

Christie, Sally - The Sisters of Versailles - Historical Fiction, France, 18th c

Christie, Sally - The Rivals of Versailles - Historical Fiction, Frances, 18th c

Cohen, Paula Marantz - What Alice Knew - Historical Fiction, England, Victorian

Colin, Beatrice - To Capture What We Cannot Keep - Historical Fiction, 19th c, France, Scotland

Connealy, Mary - The Advent Bride - Historical Romance, Short Story, 12 Brides, Christmas

Cooney, Kara - The Woman Who Would Be King - Ancient Egypt, Hatshepsut

Cornwell, Bernard - Agincourt - Historical Fiction, France, 15th c

Cornwell, Bernard - The Last Kingdom - Historical Fiction, England, 10th c

Corona, Laurel - Penelope's Daughter - Historical Fiction, Ancient Greece

Cowell, Stephanie - Claude & Camille - Art Historical Fiction, France, 19th c,

Craig, Susanna - To Kiss a Thief - Historical Romance, England

Cullen, Lynn - The Creation of Eve - Art Historical Fiction, Spain, Italy, 17th c

Cullen, Lynn - Mrs. Poe - Historical Fiction, United States, 19th c

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Dale, Joan - My Days with Princess Grace of Monaco - Memoir

Dalessandro, James - 1906 - Historical Fiction, United States, 20th c, Audiobook

Dash, Sophie - To Wed a Rebel - Historical Fiction, Regency, England

Davis, Kenneth - Don't Know Much About History - Non-Fiction, United States, Audiobook

Davis, Kenneth - Don't Know Much About The American Presidents - Non-Fiction, United States

Delors, Catherine - For the King - Historical Fiction, France, 19th c

De Rose, Chris - Founding Rivals - Non-Fiction, 18th c

De Rosnay, Tatiana - Sarah's Key - Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, France, 20th c

De Rosnay, Tatiana - The House I Loved - Historical Fiction, France, 19th c

Dickason, Christie - The King's Daughter - Historical Fiction, 17th c, England

Diener, Michelle - Banquet of Lies - Historical Fiction, England, 19th c

Donald, David Herbert - Lincoln - Non Fiction, President, United States, Biography

Dunant, Sarah - Sacred Hearts - Historical Fiction, Italy, Convent

Dwyck, Nicole - The Debt of Tamar - Historical Fiction, Time Shift, Turkey

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Elliott, Elissa – Eve – Biblical Fiction

Ellis, Joseph, J - First Family: John and Abigail Adams - Non Fiction, President/First Lady, United States

Ellis, Joseph, J - His Excellency: George Washington - Non Fiction, President, United States

Emmons, Kristina - Roeing Oaks - Victorian Historical Fiction

English, Christy - To Be Queen - Historical Fiction, Eleanor of Aquitaine, 12th c.

English, Christy - The Queen's Pawn - Historical Fiction, Eleanor of Aquitaine , 12th c.

Epstein, Jennifer Cody - The Gods of Heavenly Punishment - Historical Fiction, WWII, Japan

Erickson, Carolly - The Memoirs of Mary Queen of Scots - YA Historical Fiction, France, Scotland, England, 16th c

Essex, Karen - Dracula in Love - Victorian Historical Fiction

Etzioni-Halevy, Eva - The Triumph of Deborah - Biblical Fiction

Evanovich, Janet - Smitten - Romance, Audio Book

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Feldman, Ellen - Next to Love - Historical Fiction, WWII, United States

Fenn, Elizabeth - Pox Americana - Non-Fiction, Disease, United States

Ferling, John - A Leap in the Dark - Non-Fiction, American Revolution

Fields, Jennie - The Age of Desire - Historical Fiction, United States/France, 20th c

Follet, Ken - Fall of Giants - Historical Fiction, WWI, 20th c

Forsyth, Kate - Bitter Greens - Historical Fiction, Italy, France, 15th c, 16th c

Fowler, Therese Anne - Z - Historical Fiction, 1920s

Fox, Angie - The Accidental Demon Slayer - Paranormal Romance, Series

Fox, Angie – The Dangerous Book For Demon Slayers – Paranormal Romance, Series

Fremantle, Elizabeth - Queen's Gambit - Tudor, Katherine Parr, 16th c, England, Historical Fiction

Fyffe, Caroline - Evie - Historical Fiction, Romance, Western, Mail-Order Bride, 19th c

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Gabaldon, Diana - Outlander - Historical Fiction, Time Slip, 18th c, Scotland

Gabaldon, Diana - Dragonfly in Amber - Historical Fiction, Time Slip, France, 18th c

Gaiman, Neil - Coraline - Young Adult

Gardner, Laurien – Plain Jane – Tudor Historical Fiction

Gerhardt, Michael J - The Forgotten Presidents - Non Fiction, Legal, Presidents

Gill, Tamara - Only An Earl Will Do - Historical Romance, 19th c, Regency

Girard, Anne - Madame Picasso - Art Historical Fiction, 20th c, France

Goodwin, Daisy - The American Heiress - Historical Romance, England, 19th c.

Goodwin, Doris Kearns - The Bully Pulpit - Non-Fiction, Biography, President, 20th c.

Gortner, C. W. - Confessions of Catherine de Medici - French Historical Fiction

Gortner, C. W. - Mademoiselle Chanel - French Historical Fiction, 20th c.

Gortner, C. W. - The Queen's Vow - Historical Fiction, Spain, 16th c.

Gortner, C. W. - The Tudor Secret - Historical Fiction - Thriller, English, 16th c

Gortner, C. W. - The Tudor Conspiracy - Historical Fiction - Thriller, English, 16th c

Gortner, C. W. - The Tudor Vendetta - Historical Fiction - Thriller, English, 16th c

Gortner, C. W. - The Vatican Princess - Historical Fiction, Borgia, 16th c

Gracie, Archibald - Titanic: A Survivor's Story - Memoir, 20th c, Audiobook

Gregory, Kristiana - Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie - Dear America, YA, 19th c

Gregory, Kristiana - Winter of the Red Snow - Dear America, YA, 18th c

Gregory, Philippa - The Boleyn Inheritance - Tudor Historical Fiction

Gregory, Philippa - The Constant Princess - Tudor Historical Fiction

Gregory, Philippa - The King's Curse - Tudor Historical Fiction

Gregory, Philippa - The Other Boleyn Girl - Tudor Historical Fiction

Gregory, Philippa - The Queen's Fool - Tudor Historical Fiction

Grey, Juliet - Becoming Marie Antoinette - French Historical Fiction, 18th c

Grey, Juliet - Days of Splendor, Days of Sorrow - French Historical Fiction, 18th c

Grey, Juliet - Confessions of Marie Antoinette - French Historical Fiction, 18th c

Gruen, Sara - Water for Elephants - Historical Fiction, Audiobook, United States

Gwynne, S.C. - Rebel Yell - Non-Fiction, Biography, Confederacy, United States

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Hamilton, Richard F and Holger H Herwig - Decisions for War: 1914-1917 - Non-Fiction, WWI

Hannah, Kristin - The Nightingale - Historical Fiction, WWII, France

Hansen, Joyce - I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly - Dear America, United States, 19th c

Haran, Maeve - The Lady and the Poet - Historical Fiction, 16th c, England

Hart, Marjorie - Summer at Tiffany - Memoir, 1940's, United States

Harris, Robert - Pompeii - Historical Fiction, Ancient Rome, Disaster, 1st c

Hawker, Libbie - Mercer Girls - Historical Fiction, 19th c, United States

Hay, Ashley - The Railwayman's Wife - Historical Fiction, Literary, 20th c, Australia

Heldt, John - The Journey - Book 2 of Northwest Passage Series, Historical Fiction, Time Travel, 1970's

Heldt, John - The Mine - Book 1 of Northwest Passage Series, Historical Fiction, Time Travel, WWII

Heldt, John - Indiana Belle - Book 3 of American Journey Series, Historical Fiction, Time Travel, 1920's

Hepinstall, Kathy & Becky - Sisters of Shiloh - Civil War, Historical Fiction

Herrmann, David G - The Arming of Europe and the Making of the First World War - Non-Fiction, WWI

Hesse, Karen - Out of the Dust - Historical Fiction, Poetry, YA, United States, 1930's

Higginbotham, Susan - Her Highness, the Traitor - Historical Fiction, 16th c, England

Higginbotham, Susan - The Queen of Last Hopes - Historical Fiction, 15th c, England, Wars of the Roses

Hillman, Pam - The Evergreen Bride - Historical Fiction, Short Story, Christmas, Western

Hoffman, Elizabeth Cobbs - Broken Promises - Historical Fiction, 19th c, Civil War

Holland, Cecelia - Great Maria - Historical Fiction, Italy, 11th c

Holland, Debra - Grace: Bride of Montana - Historical Romance, Western, 19th c, Mail Order Bride

Holland, Debra - Beneath Montana's Sky - Historical Romance, Western, 19th c, Mail Order Bride

Holland, Debra - Trudy - Historical Romance, Western, 19th c, Mail Order Bride

Hollick, Helen - The Forever Queen - Historical Fiction, England, 11th c

Hollick, Helen - I Am the Chosen King - Historical Fiction, England, 11th c

Holt, Vivi - Mail Order Bride: Christy - Historical Fiction, Western, Novella, Mail Order Bride, 19th c

Holt, Vivi - Mail Order Bride: Katie - Historical Fiction, Western, Novella, Mail Order Bride, 19th c

Holt, Vivi - The Strong One - Historical Fiction, Western, Novella, Cutter's Creek, 19th c

Holt, Vivi - Of Peaks and Prairies - Historical Fiction, Western, 19th c

Holt, Vivi - The Betrothed - Historical Fiction, Regency, Western, 19th c

Holt, Vivi - Cherished - Historical Fiction, Western, 19th c

Holt, Vivi - Season of Love - Historical Fiction, Western, Christmas, Cutter's Creek, 19th c

Hubalek, Linda - Lorna Loves a Lawyer - Historical Romance, Western, 19th c.

Howe, Katherine - The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane - Historical Fiction, United States

Humphreys, C.C. - Jack Absolute - Historical Fiction, United States, American Revolution, 18th c

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Jefferies, Dinah - The Tea Planter's Wife - Historical Fiction, Ceylon, 20th c.

Jefferson, Marci - Girl on the Golden Coin - Historical Fiction, England, France, Restoration, 17th c

Jefferson, Marci - Enchantress of Paris - Historical Fiction, France, Louis XIV, 17th c.

Johnson, Kathryn - The Gentleman Poet - Historical Fiction

K

Kaplan, Mitchell James - By Fire, By Water - Historical Fiction, Spain, 16th c

Kean, Sam - The Disappearing Spoon - Non-Fiction, Science

Keane, Mary Beth - Fever - Historical Fiction, United States, 20th c

Kerrigan, Kate - Ellis Island - Historical Fiction, United States, Ireland, 1920's

Kerrigan, Kate - City of Hope - Historical Fiction, United States, Ireland, 1930's

Kimm, Gabrielle - His Last Duchess - Historical Fiction, Italy, 16th c

Kimmel, Kathleen - A Debutante's Guide to Rebellion - Historical Romance, Novella, 19th c, England

Kimmel, Kathleen - A Gentleman's Guide to Scandal - Historical Romance, 19th c, England

King, Susan Fraser - Queen Hereafter - Historical Fiction, Scotland, 11th C

Koen, Karleen - Before Versailles - Historical Fiction, France, Louis XIV

Koen, Karleen - Dark Angels - Historical Fiction/Romance, Series, England, Charles II

Kurlansky, Mark - Salt - Non-Fiction, Food History

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Laker, Rosalind - The Golden Tulip - Art Historical Fiction, Romance

Lang, Maureen - Look to the East - Historical Fiction, WWI, France, 1910's

Lang, Maureen - The Gift Wrapped Bride - Historical Fiction, Western, Christmas, Short Story

Langton, Jerry – Rage – True Crime

Larson, Erik - The Devil in the White City - Non-Fiction

Larson, Erik - Isaac's Storm - Non-Fiction, Disaster

Laurens, Stephanie - The Lady's Command - Historical Romance, Regency, Africa

Laurens, Stephanie - A Buccaneer at Heart - Historical Romance, Regency, Africa

Laurens, Stephanie - The Daredevil Snared - Historical Romance, Regency, Africa

Lawhead, Stephen R - Hood - Robin Hood, Historical Fiction, England

Lee, Tosca - Iscariot - Biblical Fiction, Historical Fiction

Leonard, Elmore - The Hot Kid - Western, Thriller, Audio Book

Leveen, Lois - Juliet's Nurse - Historical Fiction, Italy, 14th c

Liss, Peggy, K - Isabel the Queen - Non-Fiction, History, Spain, 15th c

Loewen, James W - Lies My Teacher Told Me - Non-Fiction, History

Lord, Walter - A Night to Remember - Non-Fiction, Titanic, History, 20th c

Lortz, Rosanne E - Road from the West - Crusades, Historical Fiction

Love, Alison - The Girl from the Paradise Ballroom - Historical Fiction, 20th c, WWII

Lux, Melika - City of Lights - France, Historical Fiction, Novella

M

MacColl, Michaela - Prisoners in the Palace - YA, Historical Fiction, Victorian

MacColl, Michaela - Promise the Night - YA, Historical Fiction, Africa, 20th

McCaughrean, Geraldine -Perseus - Mythology, Ancient Greece, Audiobook

McClintock, M.K. - A Home For Christmas - Short Story, Christmas, Historical Fiction

McClintock, M.K. - Gallagher's Pride - Historical Fiction, Western

McClintock, M.K. - Gallagher's Hope - Historical Fiction, Western

McClintock, M.K. - Gallagher's Choice - Historical Fiction, Western

McClintock, M.K. - An Angel Called Gallagher - Historical Fiction, Western, Christmas

McClintock, M.K. - Journey to Hawk's Peak - Historical Fiction, Western

McCullough, David - The Johnstown Flood - Non-Fiction, 19th c

McDuffie, Susan - The Study of Murder - Historical Fiction, Mystery, 14th c, Series

McKay, Carol - Blood and Silk - Biblical Fiction (New Testament), Middle East

McLain, Paula - The Paris Wife - Historical Fiction, France, 20th c

Maguire, Gregory - Son of a Witch - Fantasy, Fiction, Audio Book

Malcolm, M. L. - Heart of Lies - Historical Fiction, Europe, China

Malcolm, M. L. - Heart of Deception - Historical Fiction, United States, Africa

Maley, Dennis - Three Links of Chain - Historical Fiction, United States, YA, 19th c

Mantel, Hilary - Bring Up the Bodies - Historical Fiction, Tudor, England, 16th c, Audiobook

Mantel, Hilary - Wolf Hall - Historical Fiction, Tudor, England, 16th c, Audiobook

Martin, George R. R. - A Game of Thrones - Historical Fantasy, Series, Book 1

Martin, George R. R. - A Clash of Kings - Historical Fantasy, Series, Book 2

Martin, George R. R. - A Storm of Swords - Historical Fantasy, Series, Book 3

Martin, George R. R. - A Feast for Crows - Historical Fantasy, Series, Book 4

Mason, Bobbie, Ann - The Girl in the Blue Beret - Historical Fiction, WWII, France

Maxwell, Robin - Jane - Historical Fiction, Classic Literature Inspiration, 19th c

Maxwell, Robin - O, Juliet - Historical Fiction, Italy

Maxwell, Robin – The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn – Tudor Historical Fiction, England

Meacham, Leila - Roses - Historical Fiction, Family Saga, United States, 20th c

Michaels, Kasey - An Improper Arrangement - Historical Romance, Regency

Michaels, Kasey - A Scandalous Proposal - Historical Romance, Regency

Michaels, Kasey - A Reckless Promise - Historical Romance, Regency

Millard, Candice - Destiny of the Republic - Non-Fiction, President, United States

Miller, Joel, L - The Revolutionary Paul Revere - Non Fiction, United States

Moran, Michelle - Cleopatra's Daughter - Egyptian/Roman Historical Fiction, Young Adult

Moran, Michelle – The Heretic Queen – Egyptian Historical Fiction

Moran, Michelle - Madame Tussaud - French Historical Fiction

Moran, Michelle – Nefertiti – Egyptian Historical Fiction

Morin, Donna Russo - The Secret of the Glass - Italian Historical Fiction

Morin, Donna Russo - The King's Agent - Italian Historical Fiction, 16th c

Morin, Donna Russo - To Serve a King - French Historical Fiction, 16th c

Morin, Donna Russo - Portrait of a Conspiracy - Historical Mystery, 15th c

Morrell, David - Murder as a Fine Art - Historical Fiction, England, 19th c, Victorian

Morrell, David - Inspector of the Dead - Historical Fiction, England, 19th c, Victorian

Moser, Nancy - Washington's Lady - Historical Fiction, 18th c, United States

Mottley, Peter - The Harlot's Progress: Yorkshire Molly - Victorian Historical Fiction

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Nagel, Paul - John Quincy Adams: A Public Life, A Private Life - President, United States, Non-Fiction

Nagel, Susan - Marie Therese, Child of Terror - Non-Fiction, France, 18th c.

Navarre, Laura - By Royal Command - Historical Romance, Saxon, 11th c.

Niffenegger, Audrey - Her Fearful Symmetry - Contemporary Fiction, England

Niffenegger, Audrey - The Time Traveler's Wife - Contemporary Fiction, United States

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O'Brien, Timothy, L - The Lincoln Conspiracy - United States, Civil War, President, Historical Fiction, 19th c

O'Hara, Maryanne - Cascade - United States, New England, 20th c, Historical Fiction

O'Nan, Stewart - The Circus Fire - Non-Fiction, United States, Audio Book

O'Reilly, Bill and Martin Dugard - Killing Kennedy - Non-Fiction, United States, President, 20th c.

O'Reilly, Bill and Martin Dugard - Killing Lincoln - Non-Fiction, United States, President, 19th c.

Ours, Dorothy - Battleship - Non-Fiction, Sports History, 20th c

Osborne, Mary Pope - My Secret War - Dear America, YA, 1940's

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Pataki, Allison - The Traitor's Wife - Historical Fiction, American Revolution

Patricio, Anna - Asenath - Biblical Fiction

Patterson, James – 1st to Die – Mystery, Audio Book, Women's Murder Club

Patterson, James – 2nd Chance – Mystery, Audio Book, Women's Murder Club

Patterson, James - 3rd Degree - Mystery, Audio Book, Women's Murder Club

Patterson, James - 4th of July - Mystery, Audio Book, Women's Murder Club

Pattillo, Beth - Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart - Fiction, England

Perinot, Sophie - The Sister Queens - Historical Fiction, England, France, 13th c

Perinot, Sophie - Medicis Daughter - Historical Fiction, France, 17th c

Philbrick, Nathaniel - In the Heart of the Sea - Non-Fiction, 19th c, Disaster Event

Picoult, Jodi - Salem Falls - Contemporary Fiction, Audio Book, New England

Pietrusza, David - Rothstein - Non-Fiction, Biography

Plaidy, Jean – Madame Serpent – French Historical Fiction, Series

Plaidy, Jean - The Merry Monarch's Wife - English Historical Fiction

Plaidy, Jean - The Rose Without A Thorn - Tudor Historical Fiction

Plaidy, Jean - The Shadow of the Pomegranate - Tudor Historical Fiction, Audio Book

Pliscou, Lisa - Young Jane Austen: Becoming a Writer - Speculative Biography, YA

Purcell, Laura - Queen of Bedlam - Regency Historical Fiction, England, 18th c

Purcell, Laura - Mistress of the Court - Regency Historical Fiction, England, 17th

Purdy, Brandy - The Boleyn Bride - Tudor Historical Fiction, England

Purdy, Brandy - The Ripper's Wife - Historical Fiction, England, 19th c

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Quinn, Kate - Mistress of Rome - Historical Fiction, Ancient Rome, 1st c., Book 1

Quinn, Kate - Daughters of Rome - Historical Fiction, Ancient Rome, 1st c., Book 2

Quinn, Kate - Lady of the Eternal City - Historical Fiction, Ancient Rome, 1st c. Book 4

Quinn, Kate - The Serpent and the Pearl - Historical Fiction, Renaissance, Italy, Borgias, 15th c

R

Raymond, Midge - My Last Continent - Contemporary Romance

Rees, Celia - Sovay - YA, England, 18th c, Historical Fiction

Rees, Laurence - Auschwitz - Non-Fiction, WWII, Holocaust, 1940's

Rhodes, Richard - Masters of Death - WWII, 1940's, Non-Fiction

Riley, James - Half Upon A Time - YA, Fairy Tale

Rinaldi, Ann - A Break With Charity - Historical Fiction, United States, New England, 17th c, YA

Rinaldi, Ann - The Fifth of March - Historical Fiction, American Revolution, 17th c, YA

Roberts, J. M - A Short History of the World - Non-Fiction, World History

Rogan, Charlotte - The Lifeboat - Historical Fiction, Disaster, 20th c

Rowland, Laura Joh - The Shogun's Daughter - Historical Mystery, Series, Japan, 18th c

Rubin, Emily - Stalina - Historical Fiction, 20th c, Russia, United States

Rutherfurd, Edward - New York - Historical Fiction, Epic, Family Saga, United States

Rutherfurd, Edward - Russka - Historical Fiction, Epic, Family Saga, Russia

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Sankaran, Vanitha - Watermark - Historical Fiction, Inquisition, France, 14th c

Schama, ChloĆ« - Wild Romance - Non-Fiction, England, 19th c

Schiller, Sophie - Race to Tibet - Historical Fiction, Asia, 19th c

Scott, Susan Holloway - Royal Harlot - Historical Fiction, Charles II, England, 17th c

Scott, Susan Holloway - The Countess and the King - Historical Fiction, Charles II, James II, England, 17th c.

Sebold, Alice - The Lovely Bones - Contemporary Fiction, Audio Book

See, Lisa - Shanghai Girls - Historical Fiction, China, United States, 20th c

Shakespeare, William - Hamlet - Classic, Audio Book

Shakespeare, William - The Tempest - Classic, Audio Book

Sharratt, Mary - Daughters of the Witching Hill - Historical Fiction, England, 17th c

Sharratt, Mary - Illuminations - Historical Christian Fiction, Germany, 12th c

Sheinkin, Steve - The Notorious Benedict Arnold - Non-Fiction, Biography, United States, 18th c.

Simons, Paullina - The Bronze Horseman - Historical Romance, Russia, 20th c., WWII

Simons, Paullina - Tatiana and Alexander - Historical Romance, Russia, United States, WWII

Simmons, Dan - The Terror - Historical Fiction, Horror, 19th c, Disaster

Smith, Alexander McCall - The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency - Mystery, Series, Audio Book

Smith, Anne Easter - Daughter of York - Historical Fiction, Plantagenet, York, Audio Book

Smith, Anne Easter - Queen by Right - Historical Fiction, Plantagenet, York

Solomon, Anna - The Little Bride - Historical Fiction, United States, 19th c

Speare, Elizabeth George - The Witch of Blackbird Pond - Historical Fiction, YA, Colonial America

Standage, Tom - A History of the World in 6 Glasses - Non-Fiction, World History

Stashower, Daniel - The Hour of Peril - Non-Fiction, President, Lincoln, 19th c, Audio Book

Stedman, M.L. - Light Between Oceans - Historical Fiction, Australia, 20th c

Steel, Danielle - Five Days in Paris - Romance, Audio Book

Stephenson, Eileen - Tales of Byzantium - Historical Fiction, Short Story Collection

Stevenson, Davis - Cataclysm - Non-Fiction, WWI

Stewart, Delancey - Through a Dusty Window - Short Story Collection, Historical Fiction, United States

Strachan, Hew - The Oxford Illustrated History of the First World War - Non-Fiction, WWI

Swift, Deborah - A Divided Inheritance - Historical Fiction, England, 17th c

Swift, Deborah - Spirit of the Highway - Historical Fiction, England, 18th c

Swift, Deborah - Shadow on the Highway - Historical Fiction, England, 18th c

Swift, Deborah - The Gilded Lily - Historical Fiction, Restoration, England

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Thorland, Donna - The Turncoat - Historical Fiction, Book 1, American Revolution, 17th c

Thorland, Donna - The Rebel Pirate - Historical Fiction, Book 2, American Revolution, 17th c

Thornton, Stephanie - Daughter of the Gods - Historical Fiction, Ancient Egypt

Thornton, Stephanie - The Secret History - Historical Fiction, Roman Empire, 6th c

Thornton, Stephanie - The Tiger Queens - Historical Fiction, Mongols

Thornton, Stephanie - The Conqueror's Wife - Historical Fiction, Ancient Greeks

Trent, Christine - A Royal Likeness - Historical Fiction, England/Scotland

Trent, Christine - By the King's Design - Historical Fiction, England, Regency

Trent, Christine - Lady of Ashes - Historical Fiction, England, Victorian

Trent, Christine - The Queen's Dollmaker - Historical Fiction, France/England

Tuchman, Barbara - The Zimmermann Telegram - Non-Fiction, WWI

Turgeon, Carolyn - Mermaid - Fairy Tale, Fantasy

Turner, Frederick Jackson - Rise of the New West: 1819-1829 - Non-Fiction, United States

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Ule, Michelle - The Yuletide Bride - Historical Fiction, Western, Christmas

Unger, Harlow Giles - Mr. President - Non-Fiction, President, 18th c

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van Zandt, K. Hollan - Written in the Ashes - Historical Fiction, Ancient Egypt

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Wagner, Kathryn - Dancing for Degas - Art Historical Fiction, France

Wahlder, Michele - Alphatudes - Non-Fiction, Inspirational

Waldherr, Kris - Doomed Queens - Non-Fiction

Waldron, Juliet - A Master Passion - Historical Fiction, United States, 18th c.

Wan, Rosana - The Culinary Lives of John and Abigail Adams - Cookbook

Ware, Ciji - A Light on the Veranda - Time Shift, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, United States

Ware, Ciji - A Race to Splendor - Historical Fiction, United States, 20th c, Disaster

Waters, Sarah - Fingersmith - Victorian Historical Fiction

Watkins, Andra - To Live Forever - Historical Fiction, Paranormal Fiction, 19th c

Webb, Heather - Becoming Josephine - Historical Fiction, France, 19th c

Webb, Heather - Rodin's Lover - Historical Fiction, France, Art

Weesner, Theodore - The Car Thief - Fiction, 1950's

Weir, Alison – Innocent Traitor – Tudor Historical Fiction

Wein, Elizabeth - Code Name Verity - Historical Fiction, Thriller, WWII

Wiley, Melissa - Little House in the Highlands - Series, Book 1, YA, Little House, Scotland

Wiley, Melissa - The Far Side of the Loch - Series, Book 2, YA, Little House, Scotland

Wiley, Melissa - Down to the Bonny Glen - Series, Book 3, YA, Little House, Scotland

Wheelan, Joseph - Jefferson's War - Non-Fiction, President, 19th c

Woolley, Persia - Child of the Northern Spring - Arthurian Historical Fiction, England, Series, Book 1

Woolley, Persia - Queen of the Summer Stars - Arthurian Historical Fiction, England, Series, Book 2

Worth, Sandra - Pale Rose of England - Tudor Historical Fiction, England, 15th c

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Yoch, Stephen - Becoming George Washington - Historical Fiction, President, 18th c

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Zusak, Markus - The Book Thief - Historical Fiction, WWII

MULTIPLE AUTHORS/COLLECTIONS

A Day of Fire by Stephanie Dray, Ben Kane, E. Knight, Sophie Perinot, Kate Quinn, and Vicky Alvear Shecter

A Year of Ravens by Ruth Downie, Stephanie Dray, E. Knight, Kate Quinn, Vicky Alvear Shecter, S.J.A. Turney, and Russell Whitfield

Grand Central by Alyson Richman, Jenna Blum, Sarah McCoy, Melanie Benjamin, Sarah Jio, Erika Robuck, Kristina McMorris, Amanda Hodgkinson, Pam Jenoff, and Karen White

The 12 Brides of Summer: Novella Collection 1 by Susan Page Davis, Michelle Ule, and Amy Lillard

The 12 Brides of Summer: Novella Collection 2 by Mary Connealy, Amanda Cabot, and Maureen Lang

The 12 Brides of Summer: Novella Collection 4 by Vickie McDonough, Diana Lesire Brandmeyer, and Davalynn Spencer

Fall of Poppies by Heather Webb, Hazel Gaynor, Beatriz Williams, Jennifer Robson, Jessica Brockmole, Kate Kerrigan, Evangeline Holland, Lauren Willig, and Marci Jefferson

A Song of War by Kate Quinn, Christian Cameron, Libbie Hawker, Vicky Alvear Shecter, Russell Whitfield, Stephanie Thornton, and S.J.A. Turney


DEAR AMERICA DIARY REVIEWS


I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl, Mars Bluff, South Carolina, 1865

My Secret War: The World War II Diary of Madeline Beck, Long Island, New York, 1941

Across the Wide and Lonesome Prairie: The Oregon Trail Diary of Hattie Campbell, 1847

The Winter of Red Snow: The Revolutionary War Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1777

MOVIE REVIEWS

The Young Victoria

The Affair of the Necklace

Marie Antoinette (1939)

Sherlock Holmes

Fingersmith

The Lovely Bones

The Time Traveler's Wife

Robin Hood (2010)

The Reagans

From Hell

Goya's Ghosts (foreign film)

Red Riding Hood

Water for Elephants

Mad Love (foreign film)

Cleopatra (1963)

The Iron Mask

Tristan and Isolde

San Francisco

Anne of the Thousand Days

Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood

The Duchess

The Messenger

King Arthur

The Princess of Montpensier

Amistad

The Conspirator

Sarah's Key

Braveheart

La Banda Picasso

Farewell, My Queen

In the Heart of the Sea

TV SHOW REVIEWS

Robin Hood - Season 1

Robin Hood - Season 2

Tudors - Season 1