I assume you're here at this website because you like my books. Good. And that also means you might like the books I enjoy reading, and that all of us might enjoy the books that you read, so this is simply a place where we can exchange news of books - any books - not just historical novels. Tell us if you've read something wonderful and entertaining, and we'll post your recommendations and reviews here. And, please, let us know what you think of these recommendations!
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Written by: BARRY SADLER
Published by: Ace
Submitted By: Greg Anchors
Hey! What’s wrong with you people? Why has CASCA never been mentioned in these galleys? For those of you not in the know,CASCA was a character devised by the late,great SGT. Barry Sadler,who also authored the legendary BALLAD OF THE…
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Written by: Giles Kristian
Published by: Bantam Press
Submitted By: Edward Sharman
Be warned this is a very very good book, I started to read it on my way to work and missed my stop because I was so engrossed. The plot is well written and has some very good twists as…
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Written by: William Heuisler
Published by: Booksurge
Submitted By: Keith Potter
More history than historical novel, this one grabs you from the start and never lets go. A short-timer Marine is recruited from Quantico Marine Base by the CIA into anti-Castro, “Operation Mongoose” to train Cuban refugees on raids into Cuba….
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Written by: Julian Rathbone
Published by: Abacus
Submitted By: Lee
OK – I’m using the The Last English King as a reference point for Julian Rathbone’s historical canon. Anyone who appreciates the craft of Bernard Cornwell will, I have no doubt, adore works such as Joseph, Wellington’s War, Kings of…
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Written by: James Clavell
Published by: Hodder Paperbacks
Submitted By: J Ricks
A great historical fiction about an English pilot who ends up shipwrecked in 16th century Japan. It’s full of political intrigue, awesome samurai battles, and incredible amounts of Japanese culture. Read this book! It is long but well worth the…
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Written by: David Gemmell
Published by: Corgi Books
Submitted By: Jim Landgraf
This is the first of a three part series about the battle of Troy. The characters and scenery are amazingly wrapped around solid storytelling and an entertaining plot line. A must read for fans of historical fiction.
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Written by: Chaim Potok
Published by: Penguin
Submitted By: brian falk
Not historical fiction even though it took place in the year 1943 Brooklyn, NY,but a story worth reading if you enjoy a rich moving story that may very well bring you to tears. It’s a story about a little boy…
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Written by: Bernard Cornwell
Published by: Harper
Submitted By: David M. Dunaj
I feel like others some trepidation about reviewing the author’s work on his own website. All the same, I loved this novel. Since this is part of the ongoing Sharpe saga, I won’t play the spoiler. But I think it…
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Written by: Norah Lofts
Published by: Touchstone Books
Submitted By: Brian Falk
While searching my local book store for one of the books I found posted by a reader from Cornwell’s book club I happened too find this book. After reading the first 50 pages I knew it was going to be…
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Written by: Ken Follett
Published by: William Morrow and Co.
Submitted By: Michael Maertens
Most likely the best book I’ve ever read (besides any Bernard Cornwell books =) ) It follows a family of builders through three generations of hardship, love, loss, and blood feuds. Amazingly long read that will keep you enthralled every…
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