Book Review: "House of Diggs" by Marion Orr
The story of the most prodigious Black Congressman in American history whose fall from grace proved detrimental to his astonishing legacy.
Musings of a Bookish Historian
An historian & bibliophile writing about American & European history through monthly topical posts, book reviews, and informative articles. May contain occasional sarcasm, self-deprecation, and cats.
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An ode to the classical Gothic novel, Lie Quietly's dual timeline engrosses readers in a tale of love, loss, and unspeakable horror.
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A powerful reexamination of Catherine of Braganza, her far-reaching legacy, and her impact on English history.
Issue No. 35: Of the Noisome Northwoods & Bray Road Beasties
A delectable and spooky sampling of Wisconsin cryptids for the Halloween holiday!
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‘The pamphlet Papa had brandished when he’d surged excitedly through the front door those many months ago hadn’t mentioned the monotony.
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An authoritative and insightful look at the medieval French king who out-Game of Thrones'd the Plantagenet dynasty.
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An in-depth and enjoyable jaunt about America's first crime boss, Fredericka Mandelbaum.
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An authentic and balanced coming-of-age novel about Sarah Rapalje in 17th-century Dutch Manhattan.
Issue No. 34: Of April Whimsies & Anglo-Saxon Witticisms
Anglo-Saxon riddles, Aldhelmian verse, and a large corpora of medieval literature.
Kicking Ass, Taking Names: Five Women's History Books to Round Off March 2025
Searching for books with powerful and/or complex women? Look no further!