2011
The House of the Mosque
Editors' choice
Like a lovely dream turned nightmare, The House of the Mosque shakes us awake. The author, Kader Abdollah, a pseudonym,…
Field Gray
Editors' choice
This latest installment in the Bernie Gunther series finds the former Berlin detective doing well in 1950s Cuba, that is,…
Bleakly Hall
Editors' choice
After reviewing and very much enjoying Ms di Rollo’s first novel, A Proper Education for Girls, I eagerly awaited this,…
Corsets & Clockwork
Corsets & Clockwork is a short-story anthology of steampunk romances. This was my first foray into the world of steampunk,…
The Matchmaker of Kenmare
World War II, or “The Emergency,” as it’s referred to in neutral Ireland, is in its fourth year, and researcher…
The Quest for Anna Klein
I have to admit, I found this book slow-going at first. But knowing the author and his credentials, I trusted…
Purple Daze
It’s strange to consider that a story that took place in 1965 can be termed historical fiction – but only…
Knight of Swords
The winter of 1944 closes in on Northern Italy, and an officer fighting with the partisans is accused of betraying…
Bracelet of Bones
Editors' choice
Kevin Crossley-Holland inverts the Viking stereotypes with this sparkling and poetic story. His Vikings lust for trade, not war. Their…
Between Shades of Gray
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This young adult novel takes us on a journey through a land and time that is virtually uncharted territory for…
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