One local author has recently published a new historical fiction book based on the "Hello Girls" of World War I and shared ...

A. Vennila discusses challenges of writing historical fiction and the importance of authenticity at The Hindu Lit for Life.

The San Francisco Public Library kicks off more than a month's worth of Black History Month programming starting with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Up first, a look at Black horror and its ...

Two novels take different approaches to bringing the dead back to life.

Narrative imagination, conceptual insight and rigorous analysis are essential to illuminating history. A Nobel Prize in history should celebrate this interdisciplinary richness, acknowledging scholars ...

If you don't see the appeal of the burgeoning "romantasy" genre, your neighbor, roommate or co-workers likely do.

I once wrote a musical play with a character who spoke almost exclusively in words beginning with “a.” The practice was, in ...

From the storied histories of landmarks like the Colosseum and the Sistine Chapel to the jaw-dropping beauty of Venice and the glittering Mediterranean Sea, it's no wonder Italy is regarded as one of ...

One of the books dives into a little-known chapter of American history — and mixes in tragedy, betrayal and survival.

The Women” by Kristin Hannah was the most checked out book in the Kitchigami Regional Library System in 2024, followed by ...

Classic novels are stories that has stood the test of time because of its relevance and impact, which often makes them intimidating for many people. These are some actionable steps to take if you want ...

In acting circles, there are famed examples of method actors going full immersion into their role, often to extremes; Tom ...