Historical Fiction: Unpacked

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Bringing Betty Gow to Life—with Mariah Fredericks

Posted January 26, 202300:42:50

What a terrific kick-off to season five! This is a wonderful conversation with Mariah Fredericks about her latest novel, The Lindbergh Nanny.

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Bonus Episode: Our Top Ten Books of 2022—with Guest Cohost!

Posted December 9, 202200:27:09

We’re bringing you a special Christmas episode today! My daughter Camilla joins me on the show as we talk about the best novels we’ve read this...

Two Year Anniversary Celebration—Featuring Guest Host Michelle Ule!

Posted September 1, 202200:47:07

Today’s episode is a very special one! It’s been two years since I started Historical Fiction: Unpacked. To celebrate this milestone, Michelle Ule...

History Repeats Itself—with Elena Gorokhova

Posted August 18, 202200:46:21

Today’s conversation is a perfect way to wrap up Season Four. I spoke with Elena Gorokhova about her debut novel, A Train to Moscow,...

Making History Relatable—with Owen Pataki

Posted August 11, 202200:42:53

I’m thrilled to have author and screenwriter Owen Pataki on the show today. Last year, his Historical Fiction adventure novel Searchers...