Year-End 2016 Historical Fiction Favorite Reads + Giveaways


Welcome to my very late Year-End 2016 Favorites!!

 My year end favorite reads are books I've read in 2016 for the first time (and not necessarily all reviewed here - eek! or reviewed in 2016 - a few were posted in January 2017).  They are also not all published in 2016, but majority am. 

 To start it off, here's what's going to happen. Every day in through February 28th (minus Sunday) at 6:00 PM EST, 
  1. I will tell you my favorite reads in the category of the day through their covers (you know how I love covers) and 
  2. Remember, you can see my review of the book (in a new window) by clicking on the covers. 
  3. Then you come back and fill out the Rafflecopter for a chance to win a prize! 



(NOT in any specific order!)
      

      

      

      

     
Ahhh. Historical fiction. One of my favorite genres, as well as one of the most reviewed. Don't you just love it when a story takes you back to times you can't even fathom and it comes  alive for you? The settings, the story, the romance, the intrigue and the message - all imprinted into your mind the moment you read it.



We will have (3) winners: 

 Prize 1: (1) winner will win SIX of the above books from Bethany House Publishers


Note: To see which books are published by Bethany House Publishers,
click on the image to take you to my review of the book.

Prize 2: (1) winner will with a copy of Land of Silence from Tyndale House Publishers 
& a signed copy of The Loyal Heart from yours truly. 

  

Prize 3: (1) winner will with a copy of Castles in the Clouds from Franciscan Media.

Winners will be selected via Rafflecopter in the order of the prizes as noted above.
Full terms & conditions are on the Rafflecopter.


 Many thanks to: 





a Rafflecopter giveaway


Don't forget these other Top Faves of 2016 and Giveaways!
(Not in order)

    
     
    
    




Thank you for reading my posts. For full blog information and links to giveaways, head over to the blog: http://justcommonly.blogspot.com.

Comments

  1. justcommonlyFebruary 24, 2017 at 9:28 PM

    Wow!! I think we have VERY similar tastes! I loved everything you said!!

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  2. justcommonlyFebruary 24, 2017 at 9:28 PM

    Thanks Pepper!!! Love your books!

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  3. justcommonlyFebruary 24, 2017 at 9:28 PM

    Shantelle, I've heard about Courting Morrow Little a lot from some dear friends. I have yet the pleasure of reading it. I'll need to get to it!

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  4. justcommonlyFebruary 24, 2017 at 9:29 PM

    Love it!! I just read my first Carrie T book, Shine Like the Dawn and just fell in love!

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  5. justcommonlyFebruary 24, 2017 at 9:29 PM

    Aren't they all gorgeous??!!

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  6. justcommonlyFebruary 24, 2017 at 9:29 PM

    O.. VANCE!! Yes!!

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  7. justcommonlyFebruary 24, 2017 at 9:30 PM

    We need to get you to read them ALL!! LOL!!

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  8. Sonnetta JonesFebruary 24, 2017 at 10:51 PM

    I love this selection. I have read 5 of these books. I am looking forward to Kristi's Love's Faithful Promise

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  9. Dawn CrandallFebruary 25, 2017 at 11:25 AM

    Thanks, Dianne! I'm so glad to hear you loved The Cautious Maiden! ❤

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  10. Dawn CrandallFebruary 25, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    Wow, thank you! I'm so glad you loved The Cautious Maiden that much! ❤

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  11. Dawn CrandallFebruary 25, 2017 at 11:29 AM

    Thanks for requesting The Everstone Chronicles at your library! I'm always an advocate for library requests of my books! ❤ I hope you love them as much as Annie has! ❤

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  12. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:51 PM

    O, I need to read that one. I've heard SUCH GREAT things about Erica's books, I need to start on it! This year - my goal!

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  13. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:52 PM

    O, those are new ones to me. See, that is why I love the readers community! Everyone's so willing to share favorites!! =)

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  14. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:52 PM

    O.. cowboys?!! I'm in! You need to look up Mary Connealy's, Karen Witemeyer and Ruth Logan Herne!!

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  15. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:52 PM

    hahah. RIGHT?!! Just too hard!!

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  16. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:53 PM

    The Book Thief is a great one. Love the book more than the movie though. I've heard great things about Ruta Sepetys, so need to try those.

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  17. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:54 PM

    hahahah. Janette Oke's are great. I've only read a few (before I started blogging), but I'm a HUGE fan of Shelley's books. So yes, add all of these to your list!! ;)

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  18. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:54 PM

    O.. who doesn't love Scarlett and Rhett?!! I haven't read The Mark of the King yet, but hopefully soon! =)

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  19. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:55 PM

    That one has been the book by Laura Frantz I've heard the most about. REALLY need to read that one!

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  20. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    O yes.. Little House on the Prairie!! And Edenbrooke need to get on my TBR PILE (not list). Heard so much about it!

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  21. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    Lori Benton is another author I've been meaning to try. Thanks!

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  22. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    Thank you Susan!! I actually have the first two in the series. I need to read them!!

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  23. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:57 PM

    Christy is new to me. Will have to look it up. The Feathered Bone is on my list to read. thanks!

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  24. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:57 PM

    Agree on both counts!!!

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  25. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:57 PM

    Love your taste in books!

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  26. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:58 PM

    Thanks Abigayle!! Thank you for dropping in. I can't wait for the next Martin book from you!

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  27. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 7:59 PM

    O yes. An Uncommon Courtship would be on the list if I read it in 2016. Unfortunately, I read it in the new year.....maybe next year (most likely with #myTrent being the main character....). Kate's are on my 2015 list!!! Great tastes, Connie!

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  28. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:00 PM

    Roseanna, yes! for sure!

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  29. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:00 PM

    hahah. Just halfway there on this list. You can do it!! =)

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  30. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:01 PM

    Julie Klassen is a great author to start your reading in the genre!! Have fun!!

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  31. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    I would totally add The Hesitant Heiress if I didn't stop myself at 20!! You know I'm quite fond of Nate!!

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  32. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    Thanks Jeanne!! I think you'll enjoy them!

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  33. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    I like the way you think, Cathy! =)

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  34. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:03 PM

    Jessica Dotta? I need to check her books out. She's new to me. But I love your list of authors!

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  35. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:04 PM

    Great choices July! The Scarlett Thread - I need to look up. Thanks for the recommendation!

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  36. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:04 PM

    Yes! Fellow Austen fan!! And I've heard so much about Liz from my fellow CFRR steward, Bonnie Roof! I need to start reading her books too!

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  37. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:05 PM

    Anne of Green Gables!! Woohoo!!! Thanks for the suggestion!

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  38. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:06 PM

    Thanks Kristy!! I love it! So looking forward to The Illusionist's Apprentice!

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  39. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:07 PM

    Awesome! Thanks Debbie!!

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  40. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:07 PM

    That is so sweet!

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  41. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:07 PM

    A new one! Thanks!

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  42. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:07 PM

    Thanks Caryl! And so do you! LOVE The Everstone Chronicles!

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  43. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:08 PM

    New one! Thanks Sonja!

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  44. Bookworm MamaFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:26 PM

    Ahhh, I was looking at this on my phone and it cut one of the rows off haha! I have read 13....own 2 and want to read the other 5...I swear I am good at math! Hahaha!

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  45. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 8:44 PM

    hahhaha. I think I am the one that NEEDS a refresher course.. I wasn't counting your numbers!!!! =P

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  46. justcommonlyFebruary 25, 2017 at 10:54 PM

    That is a new one for me. Will have to check it out! Thanks!

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  47. justcommonlyFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    YES!! LOVE ANM!! Kristi knows how I BUGGED her from the beginning about more!! hahaha

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  48. justcommonlyFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    NICE choices there!! Thanks for sharing!

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  49. justcommonlyFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:54 PM

    O, I have to agree. Sandra's recent series, Daughters of Hampshire are pretty good!!

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  50. justcommonlyFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:54 PM

    I still need to check in on Lori's books! And I LOVE Susan's Irish Meadows series (at least book 3...) hhehe. I need to get on with books 1 & 2 pronto!

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  51. justcommonlyFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:55 PM

    ALL fabulous! Thanks Connie!

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  52. justcommonlyFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:55 PM

    O, that's new to me. Thanks for sharing!

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  53. justcommonlyFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:55 PM

    Arletta, you and I will make great book buddies!!

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  54. justcommonlyFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:57 PM

    hahahah. I can't do that to my buddy!!!

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  55. justcommonlyFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:58 PM

    So agree!! Mary.. did you check out my post today? She's just awesome. Also, head over to Carrie's Reading is My Superpower blog for a giveaway featuring Mary today too!

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  56. justcommonlyFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:58 PM

    Thanks for sharing! All new to me. I love it! Thanks!!

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  57. justcommonlyFebruary 27, 2017 at 5:59 PM

    hahah. I know what you mean. But had to ask, that way, I get great recommendations!! (I know, quite sneaky of me!)

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