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Category: historical fiction

Fiction, historical fiction, mystery

Historical Mystery Series

June 22, 2022May 31, 2022 aleemyapl

Looking for a new series? Check out these historical mystery favorites. Curated by Bonita Bignar.

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Fiction, historical fiction

Dual Timeline Novels

May 11, 2022May 9, 2022 aleemyapl

Weaving the past and the present together, these novels explore stories that are timeless. Curated by Bonita Bignar.

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Fiction, historical fiction

In the Days of Letter Writing

April 27, 2022April 25, 2022 aleemyapl

Epistolary novels tell stories through a series of documents, such as letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings. These novels take us back to a time when correspondence wasn't instant. Curated by Bonita Bignar.

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Fiction, historical fiction

New in Historical Fiction

January 26, 2022January 19, 2022 cgoodallmyapl

Check out these new releases in historical fiction. Curated by Carrie Goodall.

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Fiction, historical fiction, history, Nonfiction

Women Spies of WWII

November 17, 2021November 12, 2021 cgoodallmyapl

During World War II, women were recruited by the British Special Operations Executive (SOE), the American Office of Strategic Services, and the French Resistance to serve as spies, couriers, radio operators, and resistance fighters. Their stories are told in this selection of fiction and nonfiction. Curated by Carrie Goodall.

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children's books, children's books, historical fiction, history, Nonfiction

Remembering 9/11

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 aleemyapl

Help children gain an understanding of an important moment in modern American history with these books about September 11, 2001. To view our online poster exhibit from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the National Endowment for the Humanities, visit the library website. Curated by Alicia Schwarzenbach.

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Fiction, historical fiction, western

Frontier and Pioneer Life

September 1, 2021September 7, 2021 smathernemyapl

Explore the Wild West with these tales of adventure and romance. Curated by Samantha Matherne.

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children's books, Fiction, historical fiction

National Library Outreach Day

April 7, 2021April 1, 2021 aleemyapl

Public libraries have a long history of bringing materials to people who can't come to the library. National Library Outreach Day celebrates the various innovative ways libraries serve their communities. Curated by Ashley Lee.

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Fiction, historical fiction, history, Nonfiction

Women’s History Month

March 2, 2021March 1, 2021 aleemyapl

Women across the United States gained the right to vote on August 18, 1920. In celebration of Women's History Month, the struggle for women's suffrage is highlighted in these nonfiction, fiction, and movie titles for adults and children. Curated by Samantha Matherne.

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Fiction, historical fiction, romance

Historical Romance

February 11, 2021February 9, 2021 smathernemyapl

Love is a tale as old as time. Celebrate this Valentine's day with a journey to the past with these historical fiction romances. Curated by Jessica Schiefelbein.

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