History is inescapable. Decisions are made on the back of past events, and lives are affected by the stories of those that came before us. Historical fiction books resonate with modern readers because ...

By Nadifa Mohamed New Historical Fiction: Witch Hunts, Wartime and Mysterious Murders Inspired by the true story of the first woman condemned as a witch in medieval Ireland, “Bright I Burn ...

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A few relatively inexpensive books — plus some websites — can ensure that your Texas history remains factual. Let's set aside ...

Mythology stories have remained popular for centuries because of their life lessons, fantasy elements, and epic adventures.

When We Flew Away” is a good introduction to a younger generation who have not yet read “The Diary of a Young Girl” and a ...

A book store in downtown Staunton is hosting a free literary festival this Saturday. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

breathing life in historical novels like the ones on this list. From the Middle Ages to the American Revolution, the World Wars to the Cold War, the 9/11 attacks to the start of the civil war in Syria ...

Our columnist takes a look at recent books by Sofia Samatar, Vajra Chandrasekera and Emet North. By Amal El-Mohtar Disappointed by swipe culture and, perhaps, reality, some readers pine for the ...

Marilyn Estes Quigley attended the now-closed Ritter school for four years after World War II. It was the inspiration for her ...

Booker Prize-winning author Alan Hollinghurst returns with Our Evenings, the darkly funny story of Dave Win, who, after winning a privately funded scholarship to his local boarding school, is thrust ...