For discussions of historical fiction. Threads that do not relate to historical fiction should be started in the Chat forum or elsewhere on the forum, depending on the topic.

Trying to remember a title or an author? Want to know who or what a particular novel is about? Want a recommendation for books about a particular person or period? Post here!

Want to read a certain historical novel with other members and discuss it as you go along? Start a thread here!

Use this section to record the books you read in 2013. One thread per member, please.

Keep track of your reading for 2011 here! One thread per member, please.

What have you read in 2010? Post your list here and update it as you go along! (One thread per member, please.)

What have you read in 2009? Post your list here and update it as you go along! (One thread per member, please.)

What have you read this year? Post your list here and update it as you go along! (One thread per member, please.)

A monthly discussion on varying themes guided by our members. (Book of the Month discussions through December 2011 can be found in this section too.)

For discussion about particular book sellers (brick-and-mortar bookstores, online book sellers, auction sites, swap sites, etc.)

For discussion about electronic reading devices and related issues (pricing, formatting, accessories, comparisons, etc.)

Been to someplace of historical interest? Planning a trip? Have a question? Post here!

Here's your spot to post and discuss history-related news items.

A place to debate issues or to rant about what's on your mind. In addition to discussions about historical fiction, books, the publishing industry, and history, discussions about current political, social, and religious issues and other topics are allowed, so those who are easily offended by certain topics may want to avoid such threads. Members are expected to keep the discussions friendly and polite and to avoid personal attacks on other members. The moderators reserve the right to shut down a thread without warning if they believe it necessary.

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