RonaldTooTall, to Japan

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Kyoto's geishas with "Memoirs of a Geisha," a timeless tale of tradition, beauty, and heartbreaking sacrifice.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The kindle version is on sale for $2.99.

https://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-Geisha-Vintage-Contemporaries-Arthur-ebook/dp/B000FCKMEM/

MikeDunnAuthor, to books
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AUTHOR TAKEOVER coming this Monday, Jan 15, 2024!
Where I'll introduce my new novel, ANYWHERE BUT SCHUYLKILL, and you can ask me questions about the book, the historical context in which it takes place, my research, the characters, and other related questions. AND I’ll be giving away FREE copies of my novel!!!

To participate, go to the Historical Fiction Book Club Facebook page on Monday, Jan 15, 2024: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historicalfictionbookclub

You can purchase ANYWHERE BUT SCHUYLKILL at https://www.amazon.com/.../ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top...

About ANYWHERE BUT SCHUYLKILL: In 1877, twenty Irish coal miners hanged for a terrorist conspiracy that never occurred. Anywhere But Schuylkill is the story of one who escaped, Mike Doyle, a teenager trying to keep his family alive during the worst depression the nation has ever faced. Banks and railroads are going under. Children are dying of hunger. The Reading Railroad has slashed wages and hired Pinkerton spies to infiltrate the miners’ union. And there is a sectarian war between rival gangs. But none of this compares with the threat at home.

MikeDunnAuthor, to books
@MikeDunnAuthor@kolektiva.social avatar

AUTHOR TAKEOVER coming Monday, Jan 15, 2024!
Where I'll introduce my new novel, ANYWHERE BUT SCHUYLKILL, and you can ask me questions about the book, the historical context in which it takes place, my research, the characters, and other related questions. AND I’ll be giving away FREE copies of my novel!!!

To participate, go to the Historical Fiction Book Club Facebook page on Monday, Jan 15, 2024: https://www.facebook.com/groups/historicalfictionbookclub

You can purchase ANYWHERE BUT SCHUYLKILL at https://www.thehistoricalfictioncompany.com/it/michael-dunn

About ANYWHERE BUT SCHUYLKILL: In 1877, twenty Irish coal miners hanged for a terrorist conspiracy that never occurred. Anywhere But Schuylkill is the story of one who escaped, Mike Doyle, a teenager trying to keep his family alive during the worst depression the nation has ever faced. Banks and railroads are going under. Children are dying of hunger. The Reading Railroad has slashed wages and hired Pinkerton spies to infiltrate the miners’ union. And there is a sectarian war between rival gangs. But none of this compares with the threat at home.

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mimrma, to Horror German

A shout-out to all book lovers: This post kicks off , my 2023's-best-reads-by-female-authors-advent-calendar-thread. If that's not your thing, this is your chance to mute the hashtag. All others: Welcome and let's have some fun until Christmas! Hopefully you feel inspired to give one or more of the titles a go after this. Genres will include: , , , as well as a bit of and . 🥰
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sundialmag, to random

It is our pleasure to announce a new by @alexlubertozzi. Kana is a Bronze Age hunter in East Africa who decides to venture outside his people's hunting grounds.

This is exactly the kind of story I founded Sundial for. Enjoy.

https://sites.google.com/view/sundial-magazine/novelettes/kana

sandralindsey, to random
@sandralindsey@toot.wales avatar

Love it when characters understand each other so well they can communicate in one-word sentences:
"Oh."
"Quite."

(Don't worry, they kiss soon!)

cathiedunn, to bookstodon

Coming soon on with The Coffee Pot Book Club:

💫Twelve Nights by Penny Ingham💫

Discover an intriguing murder mystery set on the murky fringes of Elizabethan society!

https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/10/blog-tour-twelve-nights-by-penny-ingham.html

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AlexCorby, to books
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SELF PROMOTION! My book, Taliesin, Chief of Bards, was just awarded a 5 star recommendation from the Historical Fiction Company!

You can read their review of the book here: https://www.thehistoricalfictioncompany.com/post/a-welsh-legend-rises-an-editorial-review-of-taliesin-chief-of-the-bards

And in case anyone wants to buy a copy, it's available here:
https://www.amazon.com/Taliesin-Chief-Bards-Alexander-Corby-ebook/dp/B09P64ZJYJ

cathiedunn, to bookstodon

I'm thrilled to share my review of Protector of Mercia by MJ Porter.

Young Mercian warrior Icel's latest adventure is easily my favourite so far. Find out why in my review!

https://ruinsandreading.blogspot.com/2023/09/review-protector-of-mercia-by-mj-porter.html

@bookstodon
@mjporterauthor

rhiannongrant, to books
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Heather Rose Jones interviewed me about my sapphic novels set in Neolithic Orkney for the latest edition of the Lesbian Historic Motif podcast - we had a fun conversation covering world-building, prehistory, spirituality, and more, including how my fiction connects to Quakerism. @antiproton's lovely books got a mention too. Listen at: https://lesbianhistoricmotif.podbean.com/e/on-the-shelf-for-september-2023-the-lesbian-historic-motif-podcast-episode-267/

cathiedunn, to history

The Coffee Pot Book Club concludes with:

Intriguing Historical Discoveries from the Rabbit Hole – by Wendy J. Dunn!

When your research takes you down the rabbit hole, and you get lost... 😁 I'm sure that's a feeling many of us are familiar with!

https://thecoffeepotbookclub.blogspot.com/2023/08/summertime-history-intriguing.html

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WalterScottPrizes, to bookstodon

Have you read THE NARROW LAND (Atlantic Books) by Christine Dwyer Hickey? The novel, which won the eleventh , explores the marriage of the artists Edward and Jo Hopper.

Find a list of discussion questions for reading groups >> http://bit.ly/WSPnarrowland

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sharonecathcart, to random
@sharonecathcart@sfba.social avatar

June 8: How are weddings celebrated in your WIP world?

There were three types of weddings in ancient Rome (which obviously carries over to Pompeii). An excellent overview may be found at the link below, which covers not only the types of weddings but also the expected/appropriate clothing, ring, etc.

https://www.getty.edu/news/ancient-roman-wedding-traditions/

AlexCorby,
@AlexCorby@indieauthors.social avatar

@sharonecathcart
Oooh! A Pompeii
Color me enticed!

stephaniejne, to random

May's My book is set in Poland & based on real events, written by Spanish author Mario Escobar. I think this is going to be a pretty dark story.

The Teacher Of Warsaw has 45 chapters so that's roughly 11 chapters per week. I'm going to listen to the narrated by Zach Hoffman, which I bought @ Libro.fm https://tidd.ly/3LEyqGF (aff link)

Join My WorldReads before Monday if you'd like to Readalong with us 😃 https://ko-fi.com/MyWorldReads

sharonecathcart, to random
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I hope you will join me for a look at my (mostly but also dabble in other genres), , and . I am decidedly in my views. Thanks!

sharonecathcart, to random
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