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Readers Advisory - Historical Fiction

The following Internet sites have been selected for their value as reference sources. Although reviewed by library staff at the time of inclusion in this list, the Palm Beach County Library System is not responsible for their contents.


The Historical Cheat Sheet
From the website All About Romance, this site has
wonderful essays and information sources for those
interested in historical romance or just plain history
-- everything from the Celts to the Medieval period to
Nicholas and Alexandra.
Historical Fiction Reading Lists
The Waterboro Library has put together suggested reading lists by sub-genre: Historical Fiction in the Americas; Historical Fiction in Europe, Britain, and Asia; Historical Fiction of Prehistoric/Ancient Times; Multiple Lists/General Historical Fiction; Mysterious Historical Fiction; Romantic Historical Fiction; Wars in Historical Fiction.
Historical Fiction Review
A collection of reviews and writer's resources for
historical fiction. This site specializes in Christian-
themed stories.
The Historical Novel Society
Home of Historical Novels Review, which aims to review every new work of adult historical fiction released in the USA or the UK, along with selected titles from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, for a grand total of over 800 reviews per year, along with author support and info for educators.
Historical Mystery Appreciation Society
This website contains book reviews, author
interviews, forthcoming historical mystery books,
historical articles, and literary criticism essays
on such authors as Anne Perry and Ellis Peters.
Historical Romance Writers
With lists of authors, book reviews, and recommendations by time period.
Reader's Advice on Historical Fiction
Recommended books from a team of librarians
with more than fifty specific time periods and types,
such as 16th Century, Ancient Egypt, Civil War,
Military & Naval Adventures, etc.
Red Inkworks: Historical Fiction Resources
A resource page striving to help you write the story while remaining true to the history of the time, place and events.
Soon's HistFiction.net: Authors and Books in
Historical Fiction

This is the Mother Lode of information about all
facets of historical fiction. Not only are there links
to information about authors and books (including
historical romances and mysteries), but also to sites
on teaching history, historical research, historical
societies, journals, resources for writers...you name
it -- it's here.
Why & How I Teach with Historical Fiction
A teacher describes her love and techniques for teaching historical fiction.

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