2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on 27 January 1945. During the Second World War, a small number of people from many nations and denominations stepped forward with courage,
Melissa Addey is a PhD student in creative writing – way to go, Melissa! In her spare time (although with two children, spare time is no doubt a challenge) she
Harald Johnson has entertained us before with a perspective on transporting readers in time and place for his novel New York 1609. Today he tells us of going wayyyyyyyy back
Tuesday’s post included 21 of the 38 books read during 2019. Below are the remaining 17. And here’s the legend. LR = light, enjoyable read; GR = good, several caveats;
Several months ago, when I asked for people willing to be interviewed about their book blogs or bookstagram activities, identical twins from Iran got in touch with me. As it
38 books in 2019! This is the sixth year I’ve created these summaries. As in previous years, I’ve used the following scheme in these brief notes on the books I’ve read.
Dear all – many thanks for your interest in A Writer of History. This year has featured advice from many authors, insights from book bloggers, as well as highlights from
Today’s headline is one I never thought to have on A Writer of History! Professor Peter Ward is the author of The Clean Body: A Modern History. From bathing maybe once
Meg, book blogger at A Bookish Affair – a blog I’ve read for years – talks about her passion for books and what got her started in the book blogging world.
I’m delighted to welcome Damani and Ife Keene, the husband-wife authors of Clandestine: The Times and Secret Life of Mariah Otey Reddick. They have a fascinating story to tell. Perhaps
The historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...
