Category: Historical fiction

Catch-Up Quickies 49

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Addiction, Catch-Up Quickies, Crime / Suspense, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Historical fiction, Humour, Mental Health, Mystery, Myths & Legends, Self-harm, Series, Short Stories, Traditional mystery, UK, Young Adult

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 49 →

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Catch-Up Quickies 48

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Biography / Autobiography, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Death / Bereavement, European, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Friendship, Historical fiction, Humour, Inspirational / Uplifting, Love, Memoir, Romance, Short Stories, Surreal, Swords and Sorcery, UK

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 48 →

Catch-Up Quickies 46

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in American, Christian fiction, Crime / Suspense, Dark / low fantasy, Dreams, Espionage, Fantasy, Historical fiction, Humour, Mystery, Novella, Paranormal / Occult, Romance, Satire, Sci Fi, Time Travel

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 46 →

Catch-Up Quickies 44

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, American, Based on a True Story, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Health / Wellbeing, Historical fiction, Humour, Medical, Myths & Legends, Poetry, Romance

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 44 →

Catch-Up Quickies 42

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Catch-Up Quickies, Erotic, Fantasy, Historical fiction, Horror, LGBTQ+, Romance, Short Stories, Teen, UK, Young Adult

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 42 →

Blog Tour: A Book in Time – Mark Stibbe

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Aging, Books about books, Death / Bereavement, Friendship, Growing Up, Historical fiction, Literary fiction, Love, Magical Realism, Parenting

*I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author and Kelly Lacey of Love Books Tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Winner of the prestigious 2020 Page Turner Awards, A Book in Time is a truly enchanting work of magical realism by “a hugely talented storyteller.” This exceptional novel … Continue reading Blog Tour: A Book in Time – Mark Stibbe →

Broken Objects – Paul Michael Peters

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in American, Family / relationships, Growing Up, Historical fiction

*I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Broken Objects captures the spirit of America in the era between the start of the Civil War and the turn of the new century following the life of Linnea Karlsson, the … Continue reading Broken Objects – Paul Michael Peters →

Catch-Up Quickies 38

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Thriller, Catch-Up Quickies, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Historical fiction, Humour, Mystery, Psychological, Sci Fi, Time Travel, Young Adult

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 38 →

Blog Tour: Fact & Fiction – Justin M. Kiska

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in American, Crime / Suspense, Historical fiction, Mystery, Series

*I received a free DRC of this book with thanks to the author and Partners In Crime Virtual Book Tours.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Parker City, Autumn 1984... As the leaves begin to change colors and the weather starts turning cooler in the historic city in the heart of Western Maryland, … Continue reading Blog Tour: Fact & Fiction – Justin M. Kiska →

Catch-Up Quickies 33

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Aging, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Cosy Mystery, Crime / Suspense, Death / Bereavement, Family / relationships, Friendship, Gothic, Growing Up, Historical fiction, Horror, Humour, Mystery, Paranormal / Occult, Parenting, UK, Witchcraft / Dark Magic

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 33 →