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By Maggie O'Farrell,

Hamnet appears in 23 book lists on Shepherd.

My favorite books that bring to life the forgotten Baroque Age

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The best historical fiction that sweeps you into a captivating time and place

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My favorite books about digging out when life just buries you

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The best historical fiction featuring a female protagonist claiming her agency

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The best novels that capture a moment in history

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The best historical detective fiction, exploring a mixture of fascinating historical fact with lively fiction

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My favorite books about William Shakespeare to help you love him even more

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My favorite books to understand and enjoy Shakespeare in the twenty-first century

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The best novels with female protagonists who challenge norms and don’t care if others judge them

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The best historical fiction books that sent me straight to Google to find out more

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My favorite books about grief and complicated family dynamics

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My favorite books on creating a higher, broader perspective on loss and grief

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The best novels featuring historical figures

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The best historical novels inspired by the lives of famous writers

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The best novels for her side of history

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The best historical fiction based on real people

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My favorite books that bring history to life

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The best novels to re-vision history

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The best novels about marriage, love, and figuring out what you really want

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