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In which I recommend historical fiction books for the historical fiction readathon- all about characters who love music, art, theatre, film etc... Enjoy!
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#ReadHistoricalFiction2025
Books/Authors mentioned: (Disclosure: The affiliate links below direct the Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookshops. If you purchase books via my links then I may also receive a small commission from the site. I know not everyone is comfortable with affiliate links so feel free not to use them if you prefer not to!)
- Costanza by Rachel Blackmore
- Disobedient by Elizabeth Freemantle
- A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe
- The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton
- Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon
- The Painter’s Daughters by Emily Howes
- Fifteen Wild Decembers by Karen Powell
- The Secret Life of William Shakespeare by Jude Morgan
- Madame Matisse by Sophie Haydock
- Rembrandt's Promise by Barbara Leahy
- Boy by Nicole Galland
Historical Fiction Readathon Information:
The Historical Fiction Readathon 2025 will run throughout the entire month of June. To participate, readers need to read one historical fiction book during the month. For those who enjoy an extra challenge, there will be a set of themed prompts and a printable checklist available.
If you post any social media content, please use the #readhistoricalfiction2025 so we can see what you've made. And don't forget to @ us!
Shelly’s prompt: Read a work of historical fiction about a real, remarkable person
youtube.com/@Shellyish
Charlotte’s prompt: Read a work of historical fiction about the arts (theatre, film, painting, architecture, music)
youtube.com/@CoynieReads
Melinda’s prompt: Read a work of alternate historical fiction
youtube.com/@awebofstories
Brittany's prompt: Read a work of historical fiction with a dual timeline
youtube.com/@LiterarilySmitten
Gloria's prompt: Read a work of historical fiction about a specific event
youtube.com/@GloriaZThompson
LES MISERABLES LINKS-
Les Miserables uk.bookshop.org/a/4422/9781785944000
Les Miserables Read Along announcement video- youtu.be/kRknuin5sVI
Les Miserables Read Along Discord Server- discord.gg/ScpH5mZ9gt
Read Along Video Playlist- youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-eJ-J_4N2IxV4-DKEwxIrDmxEsGtZ_FK
Read Along Resources Playlist- youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-eJ-J_4N2Ixjz3zEsjVwzskxial7_8Zr
Who am I?-
Hi! I'm Charlotte, I am a 29 year old publishing professional and I love books, history and musical theatre. Thank you for watching this video. Please subscribe, like, comment (and all that jazz) if you have enjoyed and I hope you have a great day! :)
Links-
Goodreads- goodreads.com/coyniereads
Twitter- twitter.com/CoynieReads
Instagram- instagram.com/coyniereads
Wishlist- amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2SWLPRICOGG8J?ref_=wl_share
In which I recommend historical fiction books for the historical fiction readathon- all about characters who love music, art, theatre, film etc... Enjoy!
Click CC for closed captions!
#ReadHistoricalFiction2025
Books/Authors mentioned: (Disclosure: The affiliate links below direct the Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookshops. If you purchase books via my links then I may also receive a small commission from the site. I know not everyone is comfortable with affiliate links so feel free not to use them if you prefer not to!)
- Costanza by Rachel Blackmore
- Disobedient by Elizabeth Freemantle
- A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe
- The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton
- Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon
- The Painter’s Daughters by Emily Howes
- Fifteen Wild Decembers by Karen Powell
- The Secret Life of William Shakespeare by Jude Morgan
- Madame Matisse by Sophie Haydock
- Rembrandt's Promise by Barbara Leahy
- Boy by Nicole Galland
Historical Fiction Readathon Information:
The Historical Fiction Readathon 2025 will run throughout the entire month of June. To participate, readers need to read one historical fiction book during the month. For those who enjoy an extra challenge, there will be a set of themed prompts and a printable checklist available.
If you post any social media content, please use the #readhistoricalfiction2025 so we can see what you've made. And don't forget to @ us!
Shelly’s prompt: Read a work of historical fiction about a real, remarkable person
youtube.com/@Shellyish
Charlotte’s prompt: Read a work of historical fiction about the arts (theatre, film, painting, architecture, music)
youtube.com/@CoynieReads
Melinda’s prompt: Read a work of alternate historical fiction
youtube.com/@awebofstories
Brittany's prompt: Read a work of historical fiction with a dual timeline
youtube.com/@LiterarilySmitten
Gloria's prompt: Read a work of historical fiction about a specific event
youtube.com/@GloriaZThompson
LES MISERABLES LINKS-
Les Miserables uk.bookshop.org/a/4422/9781785944000
Les Miserables Read Along announcement video- youtu.be/kRknuin5sVI
Les Miserables Read Along Discord Server- discord.gg/ScpH5mZ9gt
Read Along Video Playlist- youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-eJ-J_4N2IxV4-DKEwxIrDmxEsGtZ_FK
Read Along Resources Playlist- youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-eJ-J_4N2Ixjz3zEsjVwzskxial7_8Zr
Who am I?-
Hi! I'm Charlotte, I am a 29 year old publishing professional and I love books, history and musical theatre. Thank you for watching this video. Please subscribe, like, comment (and all that jazz) if you have enjoyed and I hope you have a great day! :)
Links-
Goodreads- goodreads.com/coyniereads
Twitter- twitter.com/CoynieReads
Instagram- instagram.com/coyniereads
Wishlist- amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2SWLPRICOGG8J?ref_=wl_share
