The 2022 Laramie Book Awards Short List for Americana Fiction
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SEEING GLORY: A Novel of Family Strife, Faith & the American Civil War by Bruce Gardner- Christian Historical Fiction, Civil War, American Slavery
In Seeing Glory, three children of southern slave owners reckon with their Christian faith, the cruelty of slavery, and the seismic shift of the Civil War. Highly recommended!
The 2022 Laramie Book Awards Long List for Americana Fiction – a division of the 2022 CIBAs
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TROUBLE the WATER by Rebecca Dwight Bruff – Black & African American Historical Fiction, Biographical Fiction,
The must-read story of Robert Smalls. An Inspiring story of courage that we need today. It rings with heroic action along with thoughtfulness and sincerity that will keep you going until the end. A must read! Five Stars!
AWAY at WAR: A CIVIL WAR STORY of the FAMILY LEFT BEHIND by Nick K. Adams – Historical/Bibiography, Family Saga, Civil War
A rich and fascinating account of day-to-day life in rural America in the mid-19th century set against the backdrop of the Civil War. Taken from primary sources, this narrative brings to life all that was loved and all that was lost.
LINCOLN’S HAT and the TEA Movement’s Anger by David Selcer – Historical Fiction, Political, Literary
Fast-paced historical fiction surrounding the many assassination attempts on President Lincoln. History with a human face, reflective of today's political scene.
The Other Side of Life by Andy Kutler – World War II/Civil War, Time Travel
A captivating historical military story that blends genres-crosses through time & space - an intriguing story & well orchestrated action sequences.
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