Tag: Historical Fiction
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Shocking Historical Details in Anna Lee Huber’s A Bitter Cut
I didn’t know what book would get me out of my slumpish reading, especially considering how busy things have been for me as of late. I was thinking it may be a NZ fiction from my shelf, or a translated novel given my library pick up at the end of August contained several. But I…
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Delightful Historical Fantasy Romance in India Holton’s The Antiquarian’s Object of Desire
Amidst the chaotic and busy schedule this month, I have sought out some cosy fantasy reading to keep me calm and away from my screen for far too many hours in a row, and India Holton’s The Antiquarian’s Object of Desire felt like the right pick to kick off this little side quest of cute…
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A Beautiful Terrifying Journey of Discovery in Shana Chandra’s Banjara
It has been several months since I started Banjara, getting me through the struggles of returning to the voluntary free reading space without feeling like an imposter for how little I was reading, and even making it into the hands of the very author who wrote it during the Auckland Writers Festival. Now, at the…
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My May 2026 Reading Summary
Overall Mood: replenished – May was a month to reset, to refill a cup that had long been left with dregs, and to take time away from the books and return to the purpose of it all. I was able to attend many literary events in May, contributing to my rediscovery of my reasons for…
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Cinematic Black Historical Fiction in Ashton Lattimore’s All We Were Promised
As soon as I found out that All We Were Promised by Ashton Lattimore is a Black historical fiction novel, I went straight to my library account and requested a copy. Thankfully, it only took a week or so to arrive, and I am only too eager to get stuck into it and get immersed…
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A Blast from the Past in Dominic Hoey’s 1985
If you’re looking for a good New Zealand fiction novel with that classic Kiwi flavour, Dominic Hoey’s 1985 might be right up your alley. With its nostalgic setting, chill young perspective, and elements that certainly have you reminiscing about the life and culture of the day, 1985 is as much a laugh as it is…
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My Waitangi Day Read is Airana Ngawera’s The Last Living Cannibal
As soon as I heard Airana Ngawera was releasing another novel, I knew I had to get my hands on it. After several busy months of PhD work and an unfortunate bout of reader burnout, which resulted in me returning my library copy of The Last Living Cannibal unread, I managed to get my hands…
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Make Your Way Home by Carrie R. Moore – A Debut Short Story Collection to Devour
February is Black History Month in North America, so I want to take this time to read and share books by Black authors, spreading their stories and showcasing the brilliance of Black writers. All perspectives and voices are important, and Black voices deserve to be heard. Make Your Way Home came across my radar a…
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Be Enchanted by Madeleine Thien’s Stunning Novel Do Not Say We Have Nothing
In an endeavour to read more historical fiction written by a diverse range of voices, Madeleine Thien’s Do Not Say We Have Nothing came across my radar at the end of 2025, and I added it to my list of books to read in 2026. This novel won the Scotiabank Giller Prize in 2016 and…
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Where Do My Preferences Lie?
This is a good question because I am not so sure I know myself. I have read a lot over the last few years, and I have grown and adapted my reading to what appeals to me more in that moment of life. Things that were once staples have become nostalgic throwbacks, less favoured genres…
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