History Through Fiction Partners with The History Shelf!
We’re excited to announce a new chapter for our Historical Readers Club!
History Through Fiction has officially partnered with The History Shelf, a trusted and widely followed source for in-depth, thoughtful book reviews. Beginning next month, club members will enjoy exclusive written reviews from The History Shelf—available only through your membership.
Meet Peggy Kurkowski, the Voice Behind The History Shelf
The History Shelf is hosted by Peggy Kurkowski, a senior content marketing copywriter by day and a passionate history lover by night. Peggy’s reviews have appeared in top publications like Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, BookBrowse Review, Historical Novels Review (where she serves as US Reviews Editor), and many more. She also hosts her own YouTube channel, where she shares smart, entertaining takes on both history and historical fiction.
When she’s not reading or reviewing, she’s enjoying life in Colorado with her partner and their four hilarious dogs.
With Peggy’s expertise and sharp insights, Historical Readers Club members are in for a real treat.
📖 First Exclusive Review: The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater
We’re launching this partnership with an exclusive, early review of The Listeners (coming June 3, 2025). This richly imagined historical novel takes place in 1942 at a luxurious West Virginia resort turned internment site for Axis diplomats. As hotel manager June Porter Hudson balances wartime tensions, political pressure, and the burden of hospitality, The Listeners explores loyalty, secrecy, and the cracks beneath the surface of civility.
Peggy Kurkowski’s review dives deep into the novel’s themes and historical undercurrents—and you’ll only find it inside the club.
Here’s What You Get for Just $12/year:
✅ Exclusive content from HTF authors
💬 Monthly virtual book club discussions
📘 A free ebook every time you renew
📝 Book recommendations from fellow members
🗞️ NEW: Exclusive written reviews by Peggy Kurkowski (The History Shelf)
👉 Join the Historical Readers Club now and be among the first to read the review of The Listeners.
Join the Historical Readers Club today and enrich your reading experience with stories that bring the past to life. (*Note - If you're already a Member-only Content Area you can use the same account to purchase access to the Historical Readers Club)
