Over the last several months, we've mentioned a lot of works of historical fiction, but we've never really talked about historical fiction much at all: it's purpose, some of our favorite works, and does it include room for speculative fiction, too. So, now we're going to! Listen in as we discuss:

The difference between period fiction and historical fiction (and if we're just splitting hairs on this)
If alternative history works (e.g. "What if JFK was never assassinated?") count as historical fiction
Buzz Aldrin sucker punching people
What are a few good recommendations for those looking to start reading historical fiction
Dave's accusation that someone might have said a word that we would not dare say on a family-friendly show like this one

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A few of the books we mention on this episode:

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
11/22/63 by Stephen King
The Man In The High Castle by Philip K. Dick
The Frozen Hours by Jeff Shaara
The Conqueror series by Conn Iggulden
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
The Winds of War by Herman Wouk
Alaska by James Michener
Byzantium by Stephen R. Lawhead
Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian

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