So far 2005 has been a banner year for me literaturewise. However, when the book was published in midjune, firstday sales topped those. If you enjoyed the gothic suspense the historian gave you, check out these other novels. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. Unraveling bulgarias dark past ballantine books 2017 496 pp. Find authors like elizabeth kostova from the worlds largest community of readers. Elizabeth kostova is the author of the historian, the swan thieves, and the forthcoming novel the shadow land. A superbly illustrated companion to bestselling us author elizabeth kostovas the historian 2005 and the shadow land 2017, this book guides the reader through most of the locations in bulgaria and eastern europe where the action takes place. January 8, 2010 the swan thieves, elizabeth kostovas followup to her 2005 novel the historian, revolves around twin stories. The swan thieves by elizabeth kostova it is beautifully and sensitively written, the story is not long when you put the whole of it together.
Kostova s unnamed narrator, a brainy schoolgirl whose education has benefited from european travels required by her father pauls pacifist foundation, kickstarts the narrative when she happens upon an old book that features a striking woodcut illustration. I found, from the first page, i could not put the shadow land down. Elizabeth kostova was born in new london, connecticut on december 26, 1964, and is an american writer who is best known for her novel, the historian. Some of them exist only in the imagination of the author.
The historian by elizabeth kostova a novel about vampires prowling around dark forests and damp crypts in central europe may not seem like ideal summertime reading, but the historian, a. She graduated from yale and holds an mfa from the university of michigan, where she won the hopwood award for the novelinprogress. Authors with similar writing style to elizabeth kostova. Elizabeth kostovas new novel is a tale of immense scope that delves into the horrors of a century and traverses the culture and landscape of this mysterious country. Elizabeth kostova s debut novel is an adventure of monumental proportions, a relentless tale that blends fact and fantasy, history and the present, with an assurance that is almost unbearably suspensefuland utterly unforgettable. Im looking for a book similar to night film by marisha pessl, or the historian by elizabeth kostova. Erin morgenstern lisa see tana french liane moriarty donna tartt david eddings jamie ford alice hoffman hilary mantel anthony doerr books by this author. Readalikes for elizabeth kostova if you like elizabeth kostova try these authors. Now that the book is out in the united states, other people are getting to enjoy the quest tale of alexandra, who goes to bulgaria, grieving over her missing brother. She graduated from yale and holds an mfa from the university of michigan, where she won a hopwood award for novelinprogress. Buy a cheap copy of the historian book by elizabeth kostova. Yes, at times it was a little lengthy, like kostova s first book, but these lengths were essential to the story and to understanding the characters.
In may, 2008, alexandra boyd leaves her north carolina home and her job as a librarian to take up a teaching position at the central english institute in sofia, bulgaria. To you, perceptive reader, i bequeath my historylate one night, exploring her fathers library, a young woman finds an ancient book and a cache of yellowing letters. Ken follett is known worldwide as the master of splitsecond suspense, but his most beloved and bestselling book tells the magnificent tale of a twelfthcentury monk driven to do the seemingly more. Kostova follows up her blockbuster debut about the undead the historian, 2005 with a romance about a contemporary painters obsession with an undiscovered 19thcentury impressionist. A fan made trailer for the book the historian by elizabeth kostova. Elizabeth kostova weaves a tale of adventure, mystery, sorrow and love in this story set in bulgaria. Elizabeth kostova s new novel is a tale of immense scope that delves into the horrors of a century and traverses the culture and landscape of this mysterious country. One of my favorite books is elizabeth kostovas the historian, so anything similar to that would be good.
Elizabeth kostova abebooks abebooks shop for books. Told partially through letters and punctuated by digressions on european history and vampire lore, kostova s novel might not have looked like a sure bet. The letters are all addressed to my dear and unfortunate successor, and they plunge her into a world she never dreamed ofa labyrinth where the secrets of her fathers past and her mothers mysterious fate connect to an. The swan thieves by elizabeth kostova and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Listen to historian audiobook by elizabeth kostova.
Suspenseful and beautifully written, it explores the power of stories, the pull of the past, and the hope and meaning that can sometimes be found in the aftermath of loss. If you like the historian you might like similar books the thirteenth tale, the physick book of deliverance dane, the swan thieves, the alienist, the gargoyle. Jane austen was an english novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in. Fiction the swan thieves by elizabeth kostova elizabeth kostova s first novel was breathtaking, but can she match it. Discount prices on books by elizabeth kostova, including titles like the shadow land. Author biography interview books by this author readalikes. Kostovas interest in books and libraries began early as well. After he attempts to slash the painting leda at the national gallery in washington, d. Find books like the historian from the worlds largest community of readers. I just picked up neal stephensons quicksilver and havent been able to get into it, so maybe i need to start slow. Johnson in new london, connecticut and raised in knoxville, tennessee where she graduated from the webb school of knoxville.
Elizabeth kostova s vampirelore bestseller, the historian, earned a fair share of publishingworld attention and media buzz even before it appeared in bookstores in the summer of 2005. I got to read an advance copy of elizabeth kostova s newest book, the shadow land, a few months ago, and its been hard to keep my knowledge of the book to myself until its publication date. If you like the historian central rappahannock regional library. Here is what she writes about the obsessive artist robert oliver, the main figure in her second novel, the swan thieves. Elizabeth kostovas top 10 books for winter nights books. Lux aeterna requiem for a dream i dont own any of the images. The historian by elizabeth kostova little, brown and company. An intricately plotted first novel, ten years in the making, lavishly reworks the dracula legend. In may 2007, the elizabeth kostova foundation was created.
Goodreads members who like elizabeth kostova also like. Kostovas father told her stories about dracula when she was a child, and later in life she was inspired to turn the experience into a novel. Its a slow book and feels more like a running conversation with a meandering story told in between. If you like the historian book by elizabeth kostova. This book reads like a cross between dracula and the da vinci code. The story of stoyan lazarovs life is a triumph and i enjoyed his character as well as alexandra boyds.
Elizabeth johnson kostova born december 26, 1964 is an american author best known for. A superbly illustrated companion to bestselling us author elizabeth kostova s the historian 2005 and the shadow land 2017, this book guides the reader through most of the locations in bulgaria and eastern europe where the action takes place. If your pulse flutters at the thought of castle ruins and descents into crypts by moonlight, you will savor every creepy page of elizabeth kostova s long but. Ron rash, author of the risen the shadow land is thrilling, and not just as a gripping tale. You will probably like this book if you like vampire stories, but i didnt feel it was as full of suspense as i was led to believe. I found the book amazing, but i found bulgarias history even more so. Dec 18, 2005 elizabeth kostova debut novel, the historian, in which a woman embarks on a hunt for the truth about vlad the impaler after discovering a cache of old letters in her fathers library, was an.
Apr 18, 2017 elizabeth kostova, whose first novel, the historian, made a bestselling contribution to the worlds vast stock of vampire fiction, brings us back to eastern europe in the shadow land. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Books for people who liked the historian shannon fox. Books by elizabeth kostova authors like elizabeth kostova. Elizabeth kostova takes us on another european adventure in. People who like the historian book by elizabeth kostova. Elizabeth kostova debut novel, the historian, in which a woman embarks on a hunt. Robert zaretsky plumbs the depths of the shadow land by elizabeth kostova darkness nearly beyond words. Elizabeth kostova books list of books by author elizabeth kostova. Jul 10, 2005 a similar kind of romanticizing but of historians, not writers is on display in elizabeth kostovas first novel, the historian, about an oxford professor, his advisee and the advisees. One of my favorite books is elizabeth kostova s the historian, so anything similar. Uhoh, it looks like your internet explorer is out of date.
The shadow land by elizabeth kostova, paperback barnes. Growing up i was a big fan of historical fiction or fiction with historical elements. Elizabeth kostova is the new york times bestselling author of the historian, which sold over three million copies, and the swan thieves. Kostova received the 2006 book sense award for best adult fiction and the 2005 quill award for debut author of the year. How little thought i had ever given to bulgaria, but here it is in the vivid, fastpaced, fascinating new novel the shadow land by elizabeth kostova. Elizabeth kostova s debut novel is an adventure of monumental proportions a captivating tale that blends fact and fantasy, history and the present with an assurance that is almost unbearably suspenseful and utterly unforgettable. Her second novel, the swan thieves, will be published in october 2009. The shadow land, by elizabeth kostova elizabeth kostova s deep love for her adopted homeland grounds this story of a young american woman in sofia, who finds a mysterious urn full of. Written by elizabeth kostova, audiobook narrated by justine eyre, paul michael. Elizabeth kostovas top 10 books for winter nights 1.
Ask the author elizabeth kostovathe historiansimilar books. The elizabeth kostova foundation, set up in 2007, supports bulgarian creative writing and relations between bulgarian, american and british writers. I give the shadow land 5 stars for its compelling story. Download the historian ebook pdf free thehistorian6ks diary. Kostova s eerie, elegant, and intricately plotted tale takes its reader on a journey across europes capitals and delves deep into folklore and the historical. The shadow land, by elizabeth kostova elizabeth kostova s deep love for her adopted homeland grounds this story of a young american woman in sofia, who finds a.
The name of the rose by umberto eco, 1980 english translation, 1984. I first read possession when it came out and like many other readers was. The shadow land is the third novel by american author, elizabeth kostova. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to the historian. It started out with a bang when i fell madly in love with theater of the stars, a gorgeous book that i then wrote about for bookslut. Elizabeth kostova books list of books by elizabeth kostova. Author of the bestselling novel the historian, kostova is a writer who knows how to keep you in suspense, to frighten and amaze you, all while building characters.
Not the vlad the impaler part, the european historymystery part. I loved elizabeth kostova s the historian and wondering if other readers have suggestions for more books like that. The historian by elizabeth kostova, paperback barnes. Publishers weekly in the shadow land, elizabeth kostova, a master storyteller, brings vividly to life an unfamiliar countrybulgariaand a painful history that feels particularly relevant now. Here she chooses her top 10 books for a dark winter night.
Readalikes for elizabeth kostova if you like elizabeth. See all books authored by elizabeth kostova, including the historian, and the. Anyone can get into a reading slump where it seems like youre reading. Elizabeth warren bows out gracefully, while trump spreads dangerous coronavirus misinformation duration. Elizabeth kostova graduated from yale and holds an mfa from the university of michigan, where she won the hopwood award for the novelinprogress. On one such trip to bulgaria in 1989, she met her future husband, georgi kostov, who later emigrated to the u.
Jun 14, 2005 an intricately plotted first novel, ten years in the making, lavishly reworks the dracula legend. April 11, 2017 searching for the owners of a mysterious urn thats fallen into her possession, a young american traveler takes a weeklong drive through bulgaria guided by an enigmatic cabdriver in kostova s the swan thieves, 2010, etc. The late show with stephen colbert recommended for you new. Kostovas unnamed narrator, a brainy schoolgirl whose education has benefited from european travels required by her father pauls pacifist foundation, kickstarts the narrative when she happens upon an old book that features a striking woodcut illustration. May 23, 2017 unraveling bulgarias dark past ballantine books 2017 496 pp. One is meant to take your time and enjoy the painters for themselves individually, the scenes they are painting, the human interest and the. Elizabeth kostovas third novel clearly establishes her as one of americas finest writers. Elizabeth kostova biography life, story, history, school. Handpicked recommendations to authors who have a similar writing style to elizabeth kostova. If you like the historian you might like similar books the thirteenth tale, the physick book of deliverance. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the historian.
Elizabeth kostovas top 10 books for winter nights the guardian. A novel by kostova, elizabeth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A similar kind of romanticizing but of historians, not writers is on display in elizabeth kostova s first novel, the historian, about an oxford professor, his advisee and the advisees. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. It continued to draw me in for all 676 pages and beyond. If you like elizabeth kostova you might like similar authors diane setterfield, katherine howe, diana gabaldon, philippa gregory, andrew davidson. See all books authored by elizabeth kostova, including the historian, and the shadow land, and more on.
Well written, with vivid descriptions, and a great read. Praise for the shadow land a compelling and complex mystery, strong storytelling, and lyrical writing combine for an engrossing read. Kostovas second novel is the swan thieves, published in 2010. A young american woman, alexandra boyd, has traveled to sofia, bulgaria, hoping that life abroad will salve the wounds left by the loss of her beloved brother.
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