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In Iron Widow, Xiran Jay Zhao blends Chinese folklore with science-fiction robots and aliens in this feminist young adult action story.

Six More Four-Star Bossy Historical Fiction Reads Historical fiction is one of my very favorite genres to read, and I recently posted about Six Four-Star (And Up) Historical Fiction Reads I Loved Last Year Two other historical fiction books made it onto My Very Favorite Bossy 2023 Reads: Demon Copperhead and I'd also love to hear: what are some of your favorite historical fiction reads? You can click here for other historical fiction books (and lists of favorites) I've reviewed on Bossy

Six Four-Star (and Up) Bossy Historical Fiction Reads Historical fiction is one of my very favorite genres , and just as I do every year, I loved my historical fiction reads in 2023. Two historical fiction books made it onto My Very Favorite Bossy 2023 Reads: Demon Copperhead and Chenneville I'd also love to hear: what are some of your favorite historical fiction reads? You can click here for other historical fiction books (and lists of favorites) I've reviewed on Bossy

I adore a character-driven science fiction tale. Also, time travel! This totally hit the spot.

Historical Fiction Mysteries I adore historical fiction and mystery books, and I love the intersection Here's a greedy reading question: What other historical fiction mysteries should I read? Bridie is a strong female protagonist, and Things In Jars offers solid historical fiction details of Echoes, and The Dire King. 06 The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo The Night Tiger is a wonderful historical fiction

featuring magical healing and warring kingdoms; Fugitive Telemetry, the newest book in Martha Wells's science fiction Murderbot series; and Black Bottom Saints, Alice Randall's immersive tribute to fifty-two Detroit Through the voice of the fictional Ziggy, a dance instructor and key connector of various figures in the storied Detroit neighborhood of Black Bottom, Randall offers short sections about fifty-two mostly

Historical fiction, light fiction, and fantasy/science fiction is the wacky concurrent combo working

I hereby present to you historical fiction, literary fiction, romance, fantasy, and science fiction. The Final Act of Juliette Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd The Final Act of Juliette Lloyd  is a historical fiction This was immensely satisfying historical fiction. I loved this literary fiction--the increasing vulnerability and search for connection after heartache In Christina Lauren's newest romantic fiction, Anna and West are a young married couple on the verge

Six More Four-Star (and Up) Bossy Historical Fiction Reads Historical fiction is one of my very favorite genres, and I loved my historical fiction reads in 2022. I posted last month about Six Four-Star Historical Fiction Reads I Loved Last Year, but I had six more And four historical fiction books were on my overall favorites list for last year: The Last Bookshop I'd also love to hear: what are some of your favorite historical fiction reads?

Some Light Fiction Favorites At the start of the pandemic, I was particularly drawn to lighter fiction These are some of my light fiction favorites, and they're also perfect for summer reading. I'm due to create another Greedy Reading List of my more recently read light fiction favorites, but meanwhile , you can find other Bossy light fiction reviews here. What other lighter fiction authors or stories do you love?

Historical fiction set in the West also lends itself to stories of strong female characters in a time You might also be interested in the titles on the Greedy Reading Lists Six More Great Historical Fiction Stories Set in the American West, Six Historical Fiction Mysteries to Intrigue You, Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved in the Past Year, and Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved This Year. 01 Vengeance Road Turner has also written a couple of other historical fiction books that look promising. 03 West by Carys

Six Four-Star (and Up) Bossy Historical Fiction Reads Historical fiction is one of my very favorite genres , and I loved my historical fiction reads in 2022. You can click here for other historical fiction books I've reviewed on Bossy Bookworm. I'd love to hear: what are some of your favorite historical fiction reads? But this is a solid historical fiction story that I loved.

But I'm still excited to read Marie Lu's latest young adult science fiction/fantasy book, the first in Last week I offered a roundup of Six Lighter Fiction Stories for Great Escapism; this week I'm bravely

her fascinating journeys through the multiverse, her various lives, and her alternate selves in this science fiction debut.

I'm Reading Now I'm reading a romantic book about aspiring musicians with intertwined pasts; the rich fictional history of an esteemed figure in early twentieth century New York and his mysterious death; and a science fiction-slanted story about young women shaped by their unusual creation stories who seek to form their

in the middle, but Wells provides a fantastically unique point of view, and this series is perfect science-fiction else) strengthened loyalties, there is more of Wells's fantastically understated robot banter, there's action

I actually love a nice long science fiction tale to dive into, and this is the first adult title from There's more to Head over Heels, but I think this is going to be the engrossing, light fiction book I dictated another interesting mix of books for my current reading life with a fantasy title, a lighter fiction I feel like mysteries, light fiction, memoirs, and fantasy are working well for me--plus historical fiction

And you can c lick here for other science fiction and fantasy books I've reviewed on Bossy Bookworm. whip-smart young Indigenous woman in a steampunk 1800s Nordic setting, with plenty of dragons, dragon science Breath  delivers the dragons: in-depth training around being partnered with dragons, dragon-related science I love a mix of historical fiction and fantasy, and while this novel isn't as layered and complex or the spot for me with trademark Bardugo detail and world-building that set a dark, rich scene for the action

This mix is working well for me: science fiction with themes about society's reliance on attention and mystery with beautifully imperfect characters bringing it all to life; and a woman-powered historical fiction

There's a major leaning toward science fiction and speculative fiction in this list, so I am apparently

Here are the six books I most loved reading this past month: two historical fiction stories, gothic magical realism, science fiction, a character-driven mystery, and yet another of Deanna Raybourn's Veronica 01 October in the Earth by Olivia Hawker Hawker's newest historical fiction gives a wonderfully evocative Olivia Hawker's newest historical fiction is set in Depression-era Kentucky. Curious Beginning, the first book in Deanna Raybourn's feisty Veronica Speedwell series of historical fiction

Blake Crouch writes character-driven science fiction that I love (Dark Matter is another of his that I adore a character-driven science-fiction tale. Also, time travel! This totally hit the spot.

most loved reading this past month: a beautiful, poignant nonfiction book about living and dying; a science fiction story about an inherited villain's career, heavily featuring savvy and communicative cats; a historical fiction novel featuring female doctors, set in 15th century China; a gothic, magical-realism Western; a historical fiction escape through the wilderness, set in the time of early Jamestown; and Breath delivers the dragons: in-depth training around being partnered with dragons, dragon-related science

of gymnastics details that made the setting come to life, Head Over Heels was the engrossing, light fiction , see Head Over Heels. 02 Dear Emmie Blue by Lia Louis ​ Sometimes in order to delve into a lighter fiction Not Dating by Christina Lauren Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating totally fits the bill as light-fiction What are some of your favorite lighter fiction books? So here's the greedy question: What are some other lighter fiction stories I should be reading?

And you can c lick here for other science fiction and fantasy books that I've reviewed on Bossy Bookworm offers intriguing secrets, a swirling mystery, terrible betrayal, heartwarming found family, steady action

Bridie is a strong female protagonist, and Things In Jars offers solid historical fiction details of 06 The Night Tiger ​ The Night Tiger is a wonderful historical fiction mystery and love story shaped What are your favorite historical fiction mysteries? I love an intersection of historical fiction and mystery, two genres I adore. So here's the greedy question: What are some other historical fiction mysteries I should read?

If you like historical fiction, check out these other Bossy Bookworm Greedy Reading Lists: Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved in the Past Year Six Historical Fiction Mysteries to Intrigue You Six Great Historical Fiction Books Set in the American West Six More Great Historical Fiction Books Set in the American West And which other books should I add to my Civil War historical fiction to-read list? I also mentioned this book in the Greedy Reading List Six Historical Fiction Novels I Loved in the Past

Do you love nonfiction that reads like fiction? This was nonfiction that was so compelling it read like fiction (and served as the inspiration for this Macintyre's nonfiction book was wonderful; it really read to me like fiction. carefully researched and documented, with twists and turns that feel so outlandish as to seem like fiction but was fiction.

favorite reads from lots of genres that I've loved reading in the past year: Six of My Favorite Lighter Fiction Reads from the Past Year Six of My Favorite Fiction Reads from Last Year Six More of My Favorite Fiction Mystery Reads I Loved Last Year Six More Four-Star Mysteries I Loved Last Year Six Four-Star Historical Fiction Reads I Loved Last Year Six Four-Star (And Up) Science Fiction Reads I Loved Last Year, and Six of My With sections read by stars of The Good Place, Schur's How to Be Perfect is funny, interesting--and a

What's some of your favorite historical fiction? I could make one meellion lists of my historical fiction loves (and I might).

about favorite reads from various genres that I've loved reading in the past year: Six of My Favorite Fiction Reads Last Year Six More of My Favorite Fiction Reads from the Past Year Six Four-Star Mystery Reads I Loved Last Year Six More Four-Star Mysteries I Loved Last Year Six Four-Star Historical Fiction Reads I Loved Last Year Six Four-Star (And Up) Science Fiction Reads I Loved Last Year, and Six of My Favorite Steelstriker is almost 400 pages of action, deceit, political maneuvering, and gutsy skirmishes, and

the Blackbird, One for the Crow, which was mentioned in the Greedy Reading List Six Great Historical Fiction What are some of your favorite historical fiction books you've read lately? You might also like to take a look at the Greedy Reading Lists Six Great Historical Fiction Stories Set in the American West, Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved This Year, and Six Captivating Nordic Stories You can also search by category under the Bossy Book Reviews menu to find other historical fiction books

For the sake of variety, I've included a book each from these genres: faith-focused science fiction, young adult LGBTQ+ fiction, memoir, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, and nonfiction. This is fantastic contemporary young adult fiction. please see Dear Edward. 05 The Gilded Hour by Sara Donati In The Gilded Hour, Donati shapes a historical fiction I loved digging into this 750-page historical fiction wonder.

her fascinating journeys through the multiverse, her various lives, and her alternate selves in this science fiction debut.

Read on for what I loved reading in March: The Night Ship, historical fiction set in two timelines featuring magical realism; Hello Beautiful, contemporary fiction about a family that breaks and finds its way fiction; and Foster, a slim Irish story that captured my heart and that I gave five Bossy stars. 01 The Night Ship by Jess Kidd Kidd's dual-timeline historical fiction, based on actual events, shines The Night Ship is historical fiction with a magical realism undercurrent that's told in two timelines

conditional loyalty, and he allows characters to craft chosen relationships into a beloved pod that functions What were some of your favorite fiction reads this year? Heartwarming or quirky fiction are the types of books that have really been fitting the bill for me lately If you're looking for more great fiction, you might also want to check out the Greedy Reading List My

It's satisfying to witness the recognition and success within this fictional version of events. The cover and title gave me the initial impression that this was a light fiction book, but the topic

Erin Bowman offers up great action along with what I thought were perfect amounts of self-actualization Turner has also written a couple of other historical fiction books that look promising. 03 West ​ This

Doc is nonfiction, but it reads like historical fiction (as opposed to a heavier nonfiction title like What are some of your favorite historical fiction books? If you like historical fiction mysteries, you might try the books listed here: Six Historical Fiction And for great historical fiction of all types, look at: Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved in the Past Year and Six Historical Fiction Books I Loved This Year.

And here's a list of Six Historical Fiction Mysteries I Loved, if you like the melding of those two The tone of this is more toward contemporary fiction, and the book offers satisfying character development But she's also alert enough to know that because of the inevitable publicity, the fiction of her current The title and cover made me think "science fiction," but Quantum Girl Theory is rooted in historical fiction and offers a solid, twisty mystery as it moves through fascinating potential realities that might

Here are my six favorite reads of the past month: two memoirs, two historical fiction titles, a science fiction story, and a contemporary fiction book. full review of Between Two Kingdoms. 03 The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn The Diamond Eye is historical fiction Kate Quinn is a master of historical fiction and is the author of the fantastic titles The Huntress, But this is a solid historical fiction story that I loved.

general, from Kate Bowler; The Saints of Swallow Hill, Donna Everhart's recently published historical fiction sometimes fails, and its captivating capabilities and wonders; Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir's space-focused science fiction that's filled with innovation, optimism, creativity, connection, and tons of heart. Sparks Like Stars, Nadia Hashimi's luminous historical fiction about a childhood lived in Kabul and a for Being Human. 02 The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart This Depression-era-set historical fiction

I recently posted about Six of My Favorite Fiction Reads Last Year, Six Four-Star Mystery Reads I Loved Last Year, Six More Four-Star Mysteries I Loved Last Year, Six Four-Star Historical Fiction Reads I Loved Last Year, and Six Four-Star (And Up) Science Fiction Reads I Loved Last Year. Elizabeth McCracken's The Hero of This Book (altbough McCracken asserts that this is not a memoir, but fiction Her mother's volatile emotions; upsetting and controlling actions; pushy manner; mental, emotional, and

Our Woman in Moscow, Beatriz Williams's historical fiction mystery, based on real-life double agents fiction work about missing girls and the exploration of the futures that might have been. Williams's historical fiction mystery--based on real-life double agents in the Cambridge Spy Ring--is In Beatriz Williams's historical fiction, Our Woman in Moscow, it's 1948, and Iris Digby, her American fiction centers around a resurgence of an ancient Arctic plague.

This book is the perfect gift for someone who likes accessible, remarkable science factoids about the I've got lots of e-reading giftees on my fall and holiday gifting list--and I already offer many of my fiction Lewis's book) and/or books related to a specific interest of my giftee's (cooking, comedy, science).

favorite reads of the month: Hank Green's second book in his quirky, lovely, character-driven, big-hearted science fiction duology; A Song for the Road by Kathleen Basi; it involves messy feelings and grief, yet it is brothers with the prolific and talented young adult author John Green, and the two also put out science

I loved this science fiction debut. Cara is one of a dwindling number of traversers. is brothers with the prolific and talented young adult author John Green, and the two also put out science

Resurrectionist  and Caleb Carr's The Alienist , a suspenseful novel about the evolution of forensic science Dunlap's debut novel is dark, twisty, gothic, and it's set in 19th-century Scotland as fictionalized

training college for wartime dragon riders, Fourth Wing; I'm reading Caroline O'Donoghue's contemporary fiction discovery with an Irish financial crisis as its backdrop; and I'm listening to Ali Hazelwood's newest science-focused about dragons. 02 The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue In Caroline O'Donoghue's contemporary fiction interested in the books on my Greedy Reading Lists Six Rom-Coms Perfect for Summer Reading, Six Great Light Fiction Stories Perfect for Summer Reading, and Six More Great Light Fiction Stories.

More Funny and Sweet Light Fiction Adorable rom-coms feel like the perfect summertime reading, and I've If you're into lighter fiction with some romance and laughs, you might also like the books on the Greedy Reading, and Six More Great Light Fiction Stories. Have you loved any other romantic comedy or lighter fiction stories lately? This was funny, sweet, steamy, and poignant--a fantastic summer light-fiction read that I loved.