• The best books about Mary, Queen of Scots and her people
• The best books about Mary Queen of Scots for people who don’t think they’re interested in history
• The best books that bring King James and his court to life
• The best biofiction books of historical women
• The best historical books that aren’t about kings, queens, or regents-in-between
• The best classic tales of mysteries beyond the veil
• The best books about five of the most fascinating women of sixteenth and eighteenth century Europe
• The best novels that capture a moment in history
• My favorite biographies that expand the parameters of biography
• The best books on women who ruled in early modern Europe
• The best books on mysterious time travel
• The best historical misfits that should totally be your best friend if they were alive (or real)
• The best classic time travel books for kids
• The best books on military disasters
• The best historical fiction books with a new take on a famous event