If you are looking for a witchy listen, you’ll want to grab A Time of Witches by Madeline Martin. Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld, a witch in the present must undo an event in the past to save herself.
I love historical fiction blended with historical figures and was delighted to read along as I listened to The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon, narrated by Tara Flynn. You’ll want to grab this and discover the adventures of Grace O’Malley, the infamous Irish sea captain who protected her clan against the Elizabethan regime. Danger, Romance and adventure await you on the high seas.
Paper Ghosts by Sarah Addison Allen delivered a love story steeped in magical realism that pulled me in with the secrets that lie beyond the front doors of the Wester House. You’ll want to curl up with this southern fiction and uncover the Wester women’s secrets.
The Oxford Guide to Scandal and Lies by Kate Westbury delivered an engaging historical murder mystery set against post-WWII Oxford University. Murder, spies and romance wrapped in a clever tale make this the perfect fall mystery to add to your list!
Library of Forbidden Books by Mario Escobar shares a fictional historical fiction based on the heroic true stories of librarians who fought back in Berlin as the Nazis tried to destroy the works of Jewish writers and more. This is Helene Nathan’s story. One of the first female librarians at a prestigious German library who risks everything to hide books before they are burned.
