Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Historical Fiction Each month, Readworthy highlights the best, most acclaimed new releases in your categories! Questions or suggestions? Let us know: https://www.bookbub.com/contact/new ---------------------------------- The Wildes by Louis Bayard You may know Oscar Wilde’s story — but now, his wife and sons step into the spotlight - Highly anticipated by <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>The Washington Post</i>, and <i>Oprah Daily</i> - In 1892, the Wildes vacation in the English countryside — but an unexpected guest upends their lives - “So sharp and masterful that Oscar Wilde himself could have written it” (Angie Kim) - From the acclaimed author of <i>The Pale Blue Eye</i> Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Paste, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1186?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/historical-fiction/2024/10?book-id=466066... Pearly Everlasting by Tammy Armstrong How far will a young girl go to save the orphaned bear cub she calls her brother? - “An unforgettable tale of unconditional love and the powerful bond of siblings” (Amanda Peters, author of <i>The Berry Pickers</i>) - Set at a Canadian logging camp during the Great Depression - When a bear named Bruno is kidnapped and sold, 15-year-old Pearly sets off through the icy wilderness to rescue him Media Praise: Locus, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1187?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/historical-fiction/2024/10?book-id=452660... The Booklover’s Library by Madeline Martin A must-read for anyone who believes in the life-changing power of books - Rave reviews from Kate Quinn, Chanel Cleeton, and Kristin Harmel - When a mother is separated from her daughter in wartime England, she relies on her community — and love of literature — to survive - “A feast for the senses — the sound of air-raid sirens, the taste of rationed butter, the smell of freshly brewed tea” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review) Media Praise: USA Today, Parade, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1189?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/historical-fiction/2024/10?book-id=446227... The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk A Nobel Prize–winning author blends historical fiction and literary horror - In 1913, the residents of a remote mountain health resort are disturbed by strange events - “Challenges the rigid patriarchal world of pre–World War I Europe with horror and humor” (<i>BookPage</i>) - Penned by the author of <i>Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead</i> Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Vulture, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1185?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/historical-fiction/2024/10?book-id=458953... The Stone Witch of Florence by Anna Rasche In medieval Florence, stolen relics, forbidden magic, and dangerous secrets abound - “It’s that precious and rare type of story — the kind that makes you want to fly through its pages while simultaneously savoring every word” (Katy Hays, author of <i>The Cloisters</i>) - Eight years after she was accused of witchcraft and exiled, Ginevra is summoned back to track down an elusive jewel thief - Fans of <i>The Lost Apothecary</i> will be captivated Media Praise: Book of the Month, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1192?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/historical-fiction/2024/10?book-id=458314... The Haunting of Moscow House by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore Two sisters discover the mysteries within their crumbling ancestral home - Kate Quinn recommends this “Fabergé egg confection” that “will delight history lovers and gothic mystery lovers alike” - In 1920s Russia, Irina and Lili Goliteva are haunted by the spirits of their deceased family members - The perfect companion on a cozy fall night Media Praise: Locus, Chicago Tribune, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1190?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/historical-fiction/2024/10?book-id=457400... In the Garden of Monsters by Crystal King A gothic twist on the myth of Hades and Persephone set in 1940s Italy - Julia has no memory of who she is — but becoming Salvador Dalí’s muse could be the key to unlocking her past - “A magical, beautiful place you don’t want to leave with an ending even more surreal than the story that preceded it” (Associated Press) Media Praise: Associated Press, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1183?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/historical-fiction/2024/10?book-id=458471... The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke A mesmerizing dual-timeline novel inspired by a real Scottish witch trial - Follows the intertwined stories of two women 400 years apart - After a hiking accident, Clem’s daughter, Erin, wakes up in the hospital — claiming to be someone named Nyx - “Gripped me from the very first sentence… I read it in one sitting” (Emilia Hart, author of <i>Weyward</i>) Media Praise: Book of the Month, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1184?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/historical-fiction/2024/10?book-id=459968... The Restless Wave by James Stavridis <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> calls this vivid reimagining of the Pearl Harbor attack ‘first-rate naval fiction’ - Follow a young Navy ensign through the perilous battles of World War II - “Admiral Stavridis’s sweeping knowledge of history and life in the Navy shines on every page” (David Grann) Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1188?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/historical-fiction/2024/10?book-id=459967... Gate to Kagoshima by Poppy Kuroki <i>Outlander</i> if it was set in samurai-era Japan - When a typhoon sends her back to 1877 Japan, Isla falls for samurai Kei — but she must decide whether to tell him about the looming Satsuma Rebellion… - Perfect for fans of <i>The Time Traveler’s Wife</i> - “An action-packed adventure” (<i>Marie Claire</i>) that kicks off a brand-new series Media Praise: Locus, New Scientist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1191?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/historical-fiction/2024/10?book-id=475968... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best recent releases from the past month in your categories. If you'd like to change the type of content you see you can update your preferences here: https://www.bookbub.com/settings/categories?granted_at=2024-10-10&htoken=ba7.... 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