Historical Bookworm – Page 9 – Podcast for fiction readers and history lovers

October 27, 2022September 22, 2024

Birthday Traditions

The audio version of this article was first shared in Episode 46: A Bookchat about The Secrets of Emberwild with Stephenia McGee & a Review of The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar

With my oldest recently turning 16, we had three separate birthday parties. Needless to say, this took up a bit of my time. But I got to wondering where the tradition of birthday celebration came from. So, here’s a little history lesson on Birthdays.

Egyptian Lute Players: Wikimedia Commons

In ancient Egypt, Egyptians celebrated the birthdays of what they considered their gods. Once a pharaoh was coronated he was considered a deity thus the date of coronation is considered his birth as a little “G” god.

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

Episode 46: A Bookchat about The Secrets of Emberwild with Stephenia McGee & a Review of The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar

Stephenia McGee joins us for a chat about horses, muscle cars, writing, and her latest release The Secrets of Emberwild. Don’t forget to enter to win a copy of this great book!

For today’s Pinch of the Past, we’re looking at how birthdays have been celebrated throughout history. By the way, did you know that “Happy Birthday” is not public domain? That’s right, more than a 100 years old, and someone still owns the copyright. (Full post here.)

Today’s Bookworm Review is bought to you by Beth Bulow. “If you love Biblical fiction full of endearing characters, a tender, hard-won romance, and exciting journeys to distant kingdoms, The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar is an absolute must read for you.” (Full review here.)

Connect with Stephenia: Newsletter, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and Instagram.

October 18, 2022September 22, 2024

Johnny Appleseed

The audio version of this article was first shared in Episode 45: A Bookchat about A Daughter’s Courage with Misty M. Beller & a Review of Heirlooms by Sandra Byrd

With autumn finally arriving for even the southern United States, my head is full of visions of apple orchards and apple dishes. So for today’s Pinch of the Past, we’re looking at the history of the man who made apples an American thing–the man best known as Johnny Appleseed.

Early Life

John Chapman was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, on September 26th, 1774, just two years before the American Revolution. Little is known about his childhood. His father fought in the Revolution. His mother died when he was young, and his father remarried.

October 18, 2022September 22, 2024

Heirlooms by Sandra Byrd

The audio version of this review was first shared in Episode 45: A Bookchat about A Daughter’s Courage with Misty M. Beller & a Review of Heirlooms by Sandra Byrd

THE BOOK

Answering a woman’s desperate call for help, young Navy widow Helen Devries opens her Whidbey Island home as a refuge to Choi Eunhee. As they bond over common losses and a delicate, potentially devastating secret, their friendship spans the remainder of their lives.

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022

A Bookchat about A Daughter’s Courage with Misty M. Beller & a Review of Heirlooms by Sandra Byrd

Misty M. Beller joins us for a chat about marketing, writing, fall family traditions, and her latest release A Daughter’s Courage. Don’t forget to enter to win a copy of this great book!

For today’s Pinch of the Past, we’re looking at the history of the man who made apples an American thing–the man best known as Johnny Appleseed. (Full post here.)

Today’s Bookworm Review is bought to you by Angela Bell. “ If you’re a fan of women’s fiction and dual time narratives, you’re sure to agree that Heirlooms by Sandra Byrd is a beautiful bouquet of a book!” (Full review here.)

Connect with Misty: Website, Newsletter, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Goodreads, BookBub, and Instagram.

October 13, 2022October 18, 2022

Preview: Fall 2022

Announcements include more frequent shows, additional guests on the Bookworm Review and Pinch of the Past, and some new team members.

Guests you can expect to listen to on the shows include: Misty M. Beller, Stephenia H. McGee, Bryan Litfin, Amy Lynn Green, Tessa Afshar, Julie Klassen, Grace Hitchcock, and Narelle Atkins.

We have also expanded out bookworm review team. Christy Janes is a blogger, reviewer, and artist. She is the owner and creator of Bliss, Books, & Jewels. You can connect with her at BlissBooksAndJewels.com ECPA bestselling author Angela Bell is a 21st century lady with 19th century sensibilities. AuthorAngelaBell.com

Connect with Darcy on her website, Instagram, and Facebook.

Connect with KyLee on her website, Instagram, and Facebook.

October 10, 2022September 22, 2024

The Fairy House on the Voorheis Estate

The audio version of this article was first shared in Episode 45 : A Bookchat about The Premonition at Withers Farm with Jaime Jo Wright & a Review of Above the Fold by Rachel Scott McDaniel

Todays’ Pinch of the Past takes us to the Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee, to explore the history behind a little hidden gem called the House of the Fairies.

Louis Voorheis

A man sits on a set of stone stairs, hand on his chin and facing away from the camera into trees — Louis E. Voorheis at the springhouse, also known as the House of the Fairies, circa 1930 NPS

In 1928, a successful businessman from Cincinnati, Ohio, wanted to create a mountain retreat, away from the crowds. Louis Voorheis settled on a 100-acre piece of land in the Smoky Mountains, about a mile away from Gatlinburg, TN, owned by Harve Oakley. The land included several mountain springs, as well as two creeks, Mill Creek and Scratch Britches Branch. (Incidentally, he ended up changing the name of Mill Creek to Le Conte Creek.)

October 10, 2022September 22, 2024

Above the Fold by Rachel Scott McDaniel

THE BOOK

The audio version of this review was first shared in Episode 44: A Bookchat about The Premonition at Withers Farm with Jaime Jo Wright & a Review of Above the Fold by Rachel Scott McDaniel

After losing the love of her life to a big city journalism job, Elissa Tillman pours herself into the suffragette movement and her secretarial work helping keep her father’s Pittsburgh newspaper afloat.

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022

A Bookchat about The Premonition at Withers Farm with Jaime Jo Wright & a Review of Above the Fold by Rachel Scott McDaniel

Jaime Jo Wright joins us for a chat about creepy houses, startling historical medical treatments, and her latest release The Premonition at Withers Farm. Don’t forget to enter to win a copy of this great book!

Today’s Pinch of the Past takes us to the Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee, to explore the history behind a little hidden gem called the House of the Fairies. (Full post here.)

Today’s Bookworm Review is bought to you by Angela Bell. “Above the Fold by Rachel Scott McDaniel was everything I’d hoped and more! If you enjoy quick-witted romances and a good gumshoe mystery, you’re sure to agree that Above the Fold is the bee’s knees!” (Full review here.)

Connect with Jaime: Website, Newsletter, Madlit Mentoring, Madlit Musing Podcast, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Goodreads, and Instagram.

October 2, 2022October 2, 2022

A Bookchat about A Gem of Truth with Kimberley Woodhouse & a Review of The Number of Love by Rosanna M. White

Kimberley Woodhouse joins us for a chat about researching the Grand Canyon, 1 Million Miles with Kim, and her latest novel A Gem of Truth. Don’t forget to enter to win a copy of this great book!

Today’s Pinch of the Past is part 2 of the 1900 Paris Exposition. In this Pinch of the Past we will be wrapping up the Paris Exposition Series with a look at what critics of the day had to say about the expositions and some numbers regarding cost and attendance. (Full post here.)

Today’s Bookworm Review is bought to you by Christie. The Number of Love is a fantastic read! Rosanna M. White’s characters are unique and stick with the reader long after the last page. Looking forward to the next book in the series! (Full review here.)

You can connect with Christie on Instagram @writercbk219.

Links to connect with Kim

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