Historical Happy Hour
Jane Healey
Jane Healey is the bestselling author of several books of historical fiction and the host of Historical Happy Hour, a live interview and podcast featuring premiere historical fiction authors and their latest novels. “One of my favorite things as a writer is to talk to other writers. That’s why I am so excited to launch this series, Historical Happy Hour. Each month, I will interview a historical fiction author with a brand new book coming out. We’ll talk all about their latest novel but also discuss their writing process and research, and their life beyond being an author.”
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Historical Happy Hour episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Historical Happy Hour for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Historical Happy Hour episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
A Beautiful Rival by Gill Paul
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12/07/23 • 41 min
Bestselling author Gill Paul joins Jane Healey to talk about her new book, A Beautiful Rival. This stunning new novel reveals the unknown history of cosmetic titans Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein and their infamous rivalry that spanned not only decades, but also broken marriages, personal tragedies, and a world that was changing dramatically for women—perfect for fans of Fiona Davis, Marie Benedict, and Beatriz Williams.
The Mayor of Maxwell Street by Avery Cunningham
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01/24/24 • 48 min
Debut author Avery Cunningham joins Jane Healey to talk about her new book, The Mayor of Maxwell Street. This tells the story of an ambitious Black debutante and aspiring journalist enlists the help of a low-level speakeasy manager to identify the head of an underground crime syndicate in the dangerous world of Prohibition-era Chicago.
Keeper of Hidden Books by Madeline Martin
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07/29/23 • 39 min
New York Times and International Bestselling author Madeline Martin joins Jane Healey to talk about her latest novel The Keeper of Hidden Books. It's a heartwarming story about the power of books to bring people together based on the real life heroic efforts of Warsaw's librarians during WWII. It is a BookBub pick for best historical fiction of summer 2023.
Angels of the Pacific by Elise Hooper
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04/27/22 • 47 min
Jane Healey welcomes the fabulous Elise Hooper to discuss her latest novel Angels of the Pacific. Inspired by the extraordinary true stories of World War II’s American Army nurses famously known as the Angels of Bataan and the unsung contributions of Filipinas of the resistance, this novel transports us to a remarkable era of hope, bravery, perseverance, and ultimately—victory.
Lady Sunshine by Amy Mason Doan
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06/20/21 • 49 min
Jane Healey welcomes Amy Mason Doan to Historical Happy Hour to discuss her new novel, Lady Sunshine.
The Last Tiara by MJ Rose
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02/21/21 • 47 min
Jane Healey welcomes MJ Rose to discuss her novel, The Last Tiara, a provocative and moving story of a young female architect in the 1940s who begins a journey to discovering her mother’s life during the fall of the Romanovs.
The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza
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03/28/24 • 44 min
Jane Healey welcomes bestselling author, podcast creator and award-winning journalist, Jo Piazza to discuss her latest book. The Sicilian Inheritance is a multigenerational mystery and adventure about a woman who returns to Sicily to claim her family's land and is threatened by the same forces that murdered her greta grandmother a hundred years earlier. It is an adventure filled with food, wine, gorgeous landscapes and just the right amount of kicking the patriarchy's ass.
Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki
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03/06/24 • 42 min
Jane Healey welcomes New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post, Allison Pataki, is our guest! Join us to discuss her new novel, Finding Margaret Fuller. This is an epic reimagining of the life of Margaret Fuller—America’s forgotten leading lady and the central figure of a movement that defined a nation.
The Women by Kristin Hannah
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02/23/24 • 38 min
#1 New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah joins Jane Healey to talk about her new novel, The Women.
From master storyteller Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds, comes the story of a turbulent, transformative era in America: the 1960s. The Women is that rarest of novels—at once an intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided by war and broken by politics, of a generation both fueled by dreams and lost on the battlefield.
The Women of Arlington Hall (Preview) by Jane Healey
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12/30/24 • 43 min
For our last Historical Happy Hour of 2024 Jane takes any and all questions you have about any of her books, the writing life, my pets - anything! We discuss authors our readers like to see in the coming year. Jane also shares a little sneak peek about her upcoming Cold War era novel, The Women of Arlington Hall, coming July 2025 and available for pre-order now.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Historical Happy Hour have?
Historical Happy Hour currently has 60 episodes available.
What topics does Historical Happy Hour cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Wwii, Podcasts, Books, Arts and Historical Fiction.
What is the most popular episode on Historical Happy Hour?
The episode title 'The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Historical Happy Hour?
The average episode length on Historical Happy Hour is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of Historical Happy Hour released?
Episodes of Historical Happy Hour are typically released every 16 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Historical Happy Hour?
The first episode of Historical Happy Hour was released on Feb 21, 2021.
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