Historical fiction has enjoyed a "surge" in popularity in recent years, with an array of books "vividly" transporting readers ...

Rembrandt was a master of illusion, lauded for his storytelling, his brutal self-portraits and soulful renderings. It was the Baroque painter’s mastery of the chiaroscuro technique that cast him ...

Ultimately, The Book of Records is a sobering meditation on the human condition in times of crises. It critiques historical ...

Still, the author of the new work of historical fiction “Written on the Dark” (Ace Books) gave us a tour of his shelves at his home near Casa Loma.

If you love books that take a deep dive into the often hidden histories of America, you’ll appreciate this cultural and historical book. Black Ivy is an ode to great style, and the photographs ...

has won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Everett's Pulitzer confirmed the million-selling James as the most celebrated and popular U.S. literary novel of 2024, and accelerated the 68-year-old ...

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By shifting the focus, Everett invites a reevaluation of historical ... 30 books to his name, has long been celebrated for his genre-defying works and incisive social critiques. His previous novel, ...