Specker Library
CCSJ Book Club: Historical Fiction
When reading historical fiction, it is sometimes difficult to determine where the historical facts end and the fiction begins. The CCSJ Book Club continues its popular exploration of historical fiction with a new slate of books for 2013. As we enjoy riveting reading about some fascinating characters, we will ask some important questions: How much historical research should an author present? How much liberty can authors take with historical facts? And do we as readers care about these issues when we've got our hands on a real page-turner?
We invite community members to participate in the sessions, along with CCSJ students, staff, and faculty. Sessions will be held in the Specker Memorial Library at 3:30 on the fourth Thursday of each month.
If you need help locating a book, please contact Marcia Keith by phone (219-473-4375) or email (mkeith@ccsj.edu).
1/24/13 |
Secret History of the Pink Carnation |
Lauren Willig |
Regency romp involving the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. |
2/28/13 |
True Memoirs of Little K |
Adrienne Sharp |
100-yr-old Russian prima ballerina writes her memoirs. |
3/28/13 |
Ireland |
Frank Delaney |
Roving storytellertells the history of Ireland. |
4/25/13 |
Madame Tussaud |
Michelle Moran |
The history of the wax sculpting family at the time of the French Rev. |
5/23/13 |
Women of the Silk |
Gail Tsukiyama |
Sisterhood of workers in a 1920s Chinese silk factory. |
6/27/13 |
Luncheon of the Boating Party |
Susan Ireland |
Renoir's famous painting of friends at a seaside cafe. |
7/25/13 |
The Dressmaker |
Kate Alcott |
A lady's maid survives the sinking of the the Titanic. |
9/26/13 |
Render Unto Caesar |
Gillian Bradshaw |
Greek businessman journeys to Rome to collect a debt. |
12/5/13 |
Lady Macbeth |
Susan Fraser King |
Macbeth's tale as told from the point of view of his wife. |
Other historical fiction titles enjoyed by CCSJ members include many books from past discussions. We enthusiastically recommend the following books and authors!
Hart's War by John Katzenbach |
Leonardo's Swans by Karren Essex |
The Help by Kathryn Stockett |
Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran |
Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks |
Blood of Flowers by Anita Amirrezvani |
Marrying Mozart by Stephanie Cowell |
Rise to Rebellion by Jeff Shaara |
The Known World by Edward P. Jones |
The Sand Reckoner by Gillian Bradshaw |
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