I was walking around Barnes & Noble today when I noticed something different. There was a lot of historical fiction novels on display. On the new fiction shelves there had to be five or six titles. On the new paperback section there were three or four. There was even a display for historical fiction novels on an end cap.
I couldn't believe all the HF novels that were on display. It gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. Three months ago when I tried to find the latest and greatest HF novels I couldn’t find anything new. Now they were stocked with multiple titles.
Rockin!
I went over to the YA section and there were a few on display. One was A Voice of her Own which is about a young Emily Dickenson. Another entitled The Musician's Daughter also looked interesting. There was another one, but I forgot it.
Still, I was pleased that maybe things have finally changed. Maybe now fans of historical fiction can walk into a bookstore and find the titles they are looking for. That would be great!
Now, if only I could have the publishers create more historical fiction for teens! Hmmm.
One step at a time.
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