Historical Romance: Session 1
August 2, 2018, 2-4 PM
Glenview Public Library
Assignment:
Read at least two historical romance books, each set in a different historical time and, preferably, written by an author new to you.
You can use the following lists to help you pick your historical romances, but feel free to use other resources of your choice:
- ARRT’s Historical Romance Suggested Author List
- Book Riot’s 100 Must-Read Historical Romances
- Smart Bitches Trashy Books Historical Romance List
- Women of Color in Romance Fiction List
- Jen Reads Romance List
Questions to consider while reading:
–Why did you choose a book set in this particular time period?
–Did the book live up to your expectations?
–Did the book feel historically accurate and authentic? Was much historical research involved?
–What were the book’s main tropes/themes?
–Would you read another romance book by this author/in this series?
If you have questions or need help in choosing your historical romance books, email us at sc@arrtreads.org.