• The best books about men and women breaking unwritten rules
• The best historical fiction books where the damsel is not always the one in distress
• The best literary novels featuring female protagonists who have magical powers…or do they
• Lauryn S. Mayer's favorite novels set in the Middle Ages (by a medievalist)
• The best books that reimagine the Middle Ages
• The best novels that offer fresh interpretations of religious communities
• The best medieval murders and mysteries in fiction
• The best books for witchy women who love an enchanting literary tale
• The best non-fiction books about the untold, or little-known lives of women throughout history
• The best historical fiction novels which do not disappoint when it comes to romance
• The best medieval historical fiction with fierce female protagonists
• The best books on the wine, food, and history of Perigord France
• The best books about Sicilian women
• The best books featuring cities and exile
• The best books with an unforgettable woman
• The best novels where a house is a major character
• The best books about lesser-known medieval queens and noblewomen
• The best books on texts, documents, journals, and books that were destroyed