Adventures in Literature

Tag: historical

  • First Lines Friday: Uncover Your Next Read

    First Lines Friday: Uncover Your Next Read

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    First Lines Fridays, hosted by Wandering Words, invites readers to discover books by their opening lines. Ashley shares her current historical read, “Six Weeks by the Sea” by Paula Byrne, a novel exploring Jane Austen’s life, love, and a summer seaside holiday. The post encourages readers to engage with literature.

  • Summer Reading Fun: Free Printables for Book Lovers!

    Summer Reading Fun: Free Printables for Book Lovers!

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    Embrace the magic of summer reading with the Summer Reading Fun Printable Pack! This vibrant collection includes bingo cards, bookshelf trackers, and mini book review templates, all designed to enhance your reading experience. Dive into new genres, track your reads, and share your literary journey with joy. Happy reading!

  • First Lines Friday: Uncover Your Next Read

    First Lines Friday: Uncover Your Next Read

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    First Lines Fridays invites you to experience the magic of books through their captivating opening lines. Host Ashley reflects on the world’s chaos while embracing classic storytelling in “The Rushworth Family Plot” by Claudia Gray, where amateur sleuths navigate love, misunderstandings, and a murder mystery amid high society. Happy reading!

  • First Lines Fridays: Uncover Books by Their Beginnings

    First Lines Fridays: Uncover Books by Their Beginnings

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    First Lines Fridays invites book lovers to delve into the captivating allure of opening lines, encouraging readers to assess books anew. Amidst the rush of life, the latest entry reveals a glimpse into “Roaring Hearts,” where Arabella Van Courteney grapples with love and choices amidst the glittering chaos of 1925 Chicago.

  • Dive into History with This Week’s First Lines

    Dive into History with This Week’s First Lines

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    First Lines Fridays, hosted by Wandering Words, invites readers to assess books by their opening lines. This week’s featured novel, “The Belgian Girls” by Kathryn Atwood, intertwines the stories of two women during significant historical events in Belgium, focusing on themes of resilience and friendship amid perilous times.

  • Book Tour & Giveaway: Witch Dance by Lori Crane @adventurenlit @RABTBookTours @LoriCraneHess #HistoricalThriller

    Book Tour & Giveaway: Witch Dance by Lori Crane @adventurenlit @RABTBookTours @LoriCraneHess #HistoricalThriller

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    Historical Thriller Date Published: 9/15/18 Just south of Tupelo, Mississippi on the Natchez Trace lies a place of mystery called Witch Dance. When Thomas and Margaret Speedwell took their twins to Witch Dance for a weekend camping trip, they never imagined they would be pulled into a vortex of witchcraft, tragedy, and karma. One of…

  • Kindle Wrap-Up

    Kindle Wrap-Up

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    This week’s Kindle Wrap-Up includes some hard to find gems that I searched arduously for in the FREE kindle books sections. We’ve got a nice assortment of women’s literature, mystery and young adult fantasy to keep all of our interests in high gear. When I look for these options, I am not just searching for…

  • Available Today: Hope of Ages Past by Bruce Gardner

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    I had the amazing pleasure of getting an advanced copy of Hope of Ages Past to read last month and raved about it back in my post: Book Review: Hope of Ages Past by Bruce Gardner Today, this book is officially available to purchase and if you are a fan of historical novels,  I highly recommend…