Summer is the perfect time to lose yourself in another world. Through books!
Ten historical fiction authors have come together to offer something a little different. Instead of simply sharing book covers, we’ve chosen ten intriguing images. Each image is a doorway into a different historical novel, inviting you to wonder, What story lies behind this picture?
Follow each image to discover the book it represents, meet the author, and perhaps find your next unforgettable read.
Ten Images. Ten Stories. Ten Journeys Through History.










Historical fiction allows us to step into lives very different from our own while discovering how love, ambition, courage, loyalty, and betrayal have shaped every age.
Which image captures your imagination first?
For the original Summer Book Dive, you can also visit lovely Alison Morton’s master post. She is the mastermind who organized this event.
Happy reading! Happy summer! Happy #SummerBookDive!


Interesting suggestions. I will certainly be reading books the remainder of summer. Regarding which image captured my imagination first. It was Thinking of Ancient Rome? and Medieval hidden secrets
Yes, definitely something to occupy the remainder of this summer, at least. For me, any read with Europe as a setting is a bonus. I find myself missing it more and more with each passing day.
I hope you will pick up at least one satisfying read. Than you so much for visiting, Thomas 🙂
Thank you, Patricia, for such a splendid post highlighting our Summer Book Dive. I’m delighted people have been so positive and enthusiastic about it.
Alison, thank you for coming up with such an appealing concept. It’s hard to resist these reading suggestions (I confess) and the reward is already there, soon as someone arrives at the novel!
I often read a handful of books whilst on vacation, no distractions give me time to immerse myself in a good book.
Best Wishes
Kevin 🙂
I do the same, Kevin. Holiday and good reads seem to go hand in hand 🙂 Thank you for stopping by.