Category Archives: Historical

Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tour Stop: RODIN’S LOVER

Posted on January 26, 2015 by poofbooks

It is January and that means it is time for the next Heather Webb (@msheatherwebb) historical fiction novel.  This time I was proud to join the blog tour hosted by Amy Bruno and her Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tour (@hfvbt): … Continue reading →

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Far Beyond Maps – A History of Faith

Posted on March 19, 2014 by poofbooks

THE MAPMAKER’S DAUGHTER By Laurel Corona Published by Sourcebooks I was so not expecting the contents of what I found inside this read. The cover is beautiful and I mistakenly thought this was going to be all about maps and … Continue reading →

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The Woman Behind Napoleon

Posted on January 4, 2014 by poofbooks

Before BECOMING JOSEPHINE by Heather Webb from Plume Books I never though I had any interest in the woman who partnered with the arrogant and eccentric Napoleon  but how wrong I was. This novel although mostly based in on historical … Continue reading →

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Careful This Audiobook Might Runaway With Your Day

Posted on April 26, 2013 by poofbooks

THE LAST RUNAWAY Written by: Tracy Chevalier Published by: Dutton (a Penguin imprint) Audiobook Produced by: Penguin Audio I stand in appreciation of Tracy Chevalier’s talent and have read almost all of her books. However, this is the first time … Continue reading →

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Fay Weldon Was There Before Downton Abbey

Posted on February 11, 2013 by poofbooks

I for one could not be more thrilled that the world has fallen in love with DOWNTON ABBEY but I have always had a special fondness for this time and place.  Long before anyone heard of DOWNTON ABBEY there was UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS.  Fay Weldon the author of HABITS OF … Continue reading →

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A Different Time, A Different Love

Posted on January 30, 2013 by poofbooks

I cannot help myself, I am often drawn to a book by its cover and THE TYPEWRITER GIRL reached out and grabbed me.  I have a fondness for period reads and THE TYPEWRITER GIRL is that and more. While the place … Continue reading →

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