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Rachel Brittain

Rachel is a writer from Arkansas, most at home surrounded by forests and animals much like a Disney Princess. She spends most of her time writing stories and playing around in imaginary worlds. You can follow her writing at rachelbrittain.com. Twitter and Instagram: @rachelsbrittain

Mesmerizing Historical Fiction

"The history of scientific discovery is riddled with pseudoscientific offshoots, but I think mesmerism is a particularly fascinating one because of its connections to early psychology and its development."

New Historical Fiction by Black Authors

Get into the life of a Civil Rights icon when she's still a girl, learn about Nigerian women protesting, and more.

YA Comics and Graphic Novels for Fans of Studio Ghibli

These ten comics and graphic novels might not be inspiration for Ghibli films yet—but they certainly could be.

YA Thrillers Like A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER

Love A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER? Here are some YA thrillers you'll want to read next.

How To Pick Which Historical Fiction Book To Read Next

How many books are on your TBR, and how do you choose which one to read next?

10 New Mystery and Thriller Graphic Novels to Devour

Let your inner sleuth loose and discover the who, what, when, where, and why of it all in these ten new mystery and thriller comics.

10 Sapphic Sci-Fi Books You’ll Fall in Love With

What's your favorite queer sci-fi book?

Historical Fiction Books for Kids

Gather up the kiddos and read about the Silk Road, 1940s Korea, and Hiroshima.

Code Breaking Historical Fiction

These code breakers help stave off German invasion and even track down Prohibition rum runners.

Short Historical Fiction Books To Read In a Weekend

Short on time or attention? Try these works of short historical fiction.