Historical Fiction Recommendations!

[@GraceAn3]

I clicked on your video because I am always looking for my next historical fiction read. I subscribed because I really enjoyed your commentary. Thanks for the recommendations.

[@karlalikestoread]

Thank you so much! 💜

[@Angie-pl3uw]

Loved this. I’ve read almost all of Isabel Allende both in English and Spanish. She's a wonderful writer. Thank you for your suggestions.

[@karlalikestoread]

I hadn't thought to read Allende in translation but could be a fun way to re-read her and get a different experience!

[@karenmiller1105]

Excellent video. Love the way you describe the books. I found 3 to add to my TBR. Thanks.

[@karlalikestoread]

@@karenmiller1105 Thank you so much for the kind comment. I’m so glad you found some books that interested you!

[@tylerb.-hq7fq]

Great list, thanks for sharing. I'd suggest Gore Vidal's The American Chronicle Series, starting with Burr. Vidal is a great writer and equally great historian, especially of American history. I appreciate that many of the books you recommended are written by women. Thanks again. Tyler

[@karlalikestoread]

Thank you! And thanks for the recommendation too!

[@TheLinguistsLibrary]

I love Margaret Atwood. The woman writes poetry, fiction and just about anything she fancies and it is all good!

[@sarahmarton7251]

Hi Karla! I have read and loved Alias Grace, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, Their Eyes Were Watching God, and House of the Spirits. I’ve added the others to my recommended reading list. Glad to have found your channel!

[@karlalikestoread]

Wow so much overlap! Love that! 😄💜

[@Shellyish]

What a wonderful video! I read Wonder by Donoghue and loved it. Pull of the Stars sounds like a read for me. I’ve been so curious about Davies’ work.

[@karlalikestoread]

Yes! I really want to read more from both of them 😊

[@Nanna_reader]

Lady tan’s circle of women sounds really good. Women pushing boundaries is definitely a theme that is so important 😊😊 great video

[@karlalikestoread]

Thank you!

[@marianacaffaro]

I read 3/4 of "The Circle of Women" and couldn´t finish it. I felt so opressed by the story and atmosphere, It was depressing but well written.

[@Maryjane022]

Love it 😊

[@marianacaffaro]

I read 3/4 of "The Circle of Women" and couldn´t finish it. I felt so opressed by the story and atmosphere, It was depressing but well written

[@karlalikestoread]

@@marianacaffaro I’m glad you gave up on it! I’m personally not a fan of finishing books I’m not enjoying, too little time.

[@DylanPhoenix-is5sr]

As an aspiring nurse, I’m intrigued by fictional books that have to do with medicine!

[@karlalikestoread]

Oh that’s so cool! Have you read The Butchering Art by Lindsey Fitzharris? It’s non fiction but it’s not dry at all. It’s all about surgery in the mid 19th century in the UK and also the story of Joseph Lister, one of the first to discover germs and the use of carbolic acid during surgery to prevent infection. His legacy is Listerine!