6 Unforgettable Historical Novels That Celebrate Female Resilience and Equality

August 26, 2026 marks the 106th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which gave women in the U.S. the right to vote. The fight didn't end there, as women continue to fight for social equality, professional equality, and healthcare equality. These 6 works of historical fiction highlight the women who broke institutional barriers, subverted societal expectations, and reshaped history on their own terms, and are perfect reads for Women's Equality Day.

Books I Meant to Read This Month

by Donna Huber

Every month I usually leave a book or two from the list I planned for the month in the TBR pile. This month has been a horrible reading month. I had real trouble focusing on books the first week or so of the month as I grieved the death of my father. I only finished 7 books (so far): 1 was a book I have been reading all summer for work, and 4 were audiobooks. So I have a bunch of books languishing in my TBR pile that hit shelves this month, and I wanted to give a little shout-out to them.

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Clean Slate by Brianna Labuskes ~ a Review

by MK French

Olive Hunt is a crime scene cleaner who discovered a link between two back-to-back suicides. This makes them staged murders, but police don't see it that way. The serial killer then sends her flowers with a note saying Thank you, and it's clear that he wants her to clean up his crime scenes and follow where he leads. No matter how terrifying that trail is, Olive is going to follow.

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The Bravest Hour by Anna Lee Huber ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

British Intelligence Agent Verity Kent managed to survive four years of The Great War, slipping in and out of German-occupied Belgium and northeastern France, dodging serious consequences or capture. But as she faces her most dangerous—and devastating—challenge yet, her luck may have run out. Hopefully, her resilience has not . . .

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A Trade of Blood by Robert Jackson Bennett ~ a Review

by MK French

Ana Dolabra is brought in to investigate a case where the heir to one of the Empire's most powerful families was found covered in blood, and he's accused of murder. He can't deny his guilt or explain his actions, but his death would lead to war in the farming canton of Sapirdad, plunging the Empire into starvation and chaos. The investigation reveals a web of death orchestrated by a mastermind with an ancient weapon and a horrifying secret.

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Murder Bites by Mimi Montgomery ~ a Review

by MK French

Margot Cartwright moved from Washington, DC, to Glenville, South Carolina, and doesn't fit in. Most resident would do anything to have their precious dogs star on Pawsh, a reality TV show about couture canines. Margot isn't interested and even steals her neighbors’ pro-Pawsh signs, making her the neighborhood pariah. When the local dog walker is killed in a bizarre accident, most think it was Margot. To clear her name, Margot must find the real killer before they strike again, but she needs help. She soon finds it in Anne, the widow determined to maintain her reign over the HOA, and Sally-Claire, a member of the “Mommy Mafia” who might not be as perfect as she seems. Together, the unlikely trio (along with their canine companions) dives into the mystery, navigating the quirky and secretive world of Glenville’s residents.

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