The ThriftBooks Blog

By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 19, 2023

The Renaissance was a time of great social change, scientific advancements, and flourishing culture, making it a rich period for powerful, exciting narratives. Here are twelve of our favorite historical novels set during the Renaissance.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 07, 2022

Has Netflix's adaptation of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series left you breathlessly yearning for more stirring historical tales and petticoat-infused romance? We have suggestions for what you should read and watch next.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • June 27, 2021

Summer reading and historical fiction go hand in hand. We love the experience of losing ourselves in another time and place—and learning about some historic facts and figures as we go. Here we feature some of the most exciting new titles so far from 2021.

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By William Shelton • April 09, 2021

The span of days between April 9 and April 12 mark the pivotal dates of the start and end of the American Civil War. This terrible time of rending brought many changes to the social, political, and philosophical consciousness of the United States. Almost as soon as hostilities ceased in April of 1865 those who had witnessed it, participated in the conflict, or observed from the safety of foreign shores, began putting pen to paper to tell of the experience. Here are some recommendations.

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By Melina Lynne • September 21, 2015

A world where fact meets fantasy in any age, historical fiction covers books where the plot takes place in the past. Usually a deliberate and defined past that creates a tension based between the pull of historical accuracy and a really good story.

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