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A Quick Journey Through Historical Fiction Covers And Trends, Sarah L. Johnson Jun 2015

A Quick Journey Through Historical Fiction Covers And Trends, Sarah L. Johnson

Sarah L. Johnson

This presentation provides a brief overview of selected trends in historical fiction cover art.


Hot Topics And Themes In Historical Fiction, Sarah L. Johnson Jul 2014

Hot Topics And Themes In Historical Fiction, Sarah L. Johnson

Sarah L. Johnson

A guide for librarians and readers, providing lists of hot topics and themes in historical fiction along with relevant titles fitting each theme. This handout accompanied a talk provided to members of the Historical Novel Society Nashville Chapter.


Book Review: The Winter Palace, By Eva Stachniak, Sarah L. Johnson Nov 2011

Book Review: The Winter Palace, By Eva Stachniak, Sarah L. Johnson

Sarah L. Johnson

Book review of The Winter Palace, by Eva Stachniak.


Book Review: The Favored Queen, By Carolly Erickson, Sarah L. Johnson Nov 2011

Book Review: The Favored Queen, By Carolly Erickson, Sarah L. Johnson

Sarah L. Johnson

Book review of The Favored Queen, by Carolly Erickson.


Book Review: Caleb's Crossing, By Geraldine Brooks, Sarah L. Johnson Aug 2011

Book Review: Caleb's Crossing, By Geraldine Brooks, Sarah L. Johnson

Sarah L. Johnson

Book review of Caleb's Crossing, by Geraldine Brooks.


Past Perfect: Historical Fiction And Readers' Advisory Service, Sarah L. Johnson Jul 2011

Past Perfect: Historical Fiction And Readers' Advisory Service, Sarah L. Johnson

Sarah L. Johnson

Historical fiction is currently undergoing a renaissance in popularity among readers. However, many questions surround this wide-ranging yet complex genre. How do readers and librarians define historical fiction? Who reads it, why do people choose it, and what do readers expect when they read a historical novel? How can it be found within library collections, given that it's such a broad category? Answers to these questions are discussed, along with an overview of the diverse subgenres of historical fiction. Numerous examples of benchmark titles and authors are provided for each subgenre. Appeal factors for historical fiction, hot topics and themes, …