Read Like A Historian Novels & Stories

Foster a questioning look. “It’s all about the history and things you need to know about Olympus. Read at least the first ten pages before going to your classes later.” My jaw dropped at her remark, “Are you saying I should read this hefty book?” I complained, knowing that I am not much of a reader of history books.

“Well, I suppose I enjoy reading—mostly historical nonfiction or anything related to ancient civilizations. They have a certain familiarity, a link to the past that I find comforting.” “Reading, huh?” I mused, trying to process what that entailed for our dinner conversation. “So if she asks what you’re currently reading, what will you say?” “I’ve been going through a book on Roman architecture,” he replied, his voice steady and methodical. “Maybe we can say that we enjoy visiting art galleries and historical sites together. That could blend our interests.” “Perfect,” I nodded, mental notes forming. “I suppose I’ll stick to my usual boisterous personality when I talk about how I love flowers

” I shrieked and went up to hug him. ”Hey Elena, it’s good to see you again,” ”Likewise. I didn't know you liked reading,” I said and looked down at the book he was holding. It was about the roman empire, a history book. ”Yeah I always like learning new things. And some things are more interesting than others,” He said with a shrug and teeth showing smile.

I had even told the twins most of their history that I learned from history books back at the pack library. "You're a clever one, Kiara." Said, prince Kayden. I smiled! "Really? Thank you! I love learning history. It's one of my favourites. You know I'm about to finish the book I'm reading on monarch history and then move to lycan history." I said.

“What do you mean?” I asked curiously. How can the textbook be wrong? “Well, how do I put this? Even if history did already take place, books and lessons about history are still open to many interpretations and representation…” the prince explained. I cocked my head to the side in slight confusion because I didn’t quite get what he was talking about. What does he mean by history being interpreted and represented differently? “Let me try that again. There’s a staying that history is written by the winners, right? Have you heard that before?” he asked.

“Seriously? What are you? A book worm or a historian?” “You don't have to be any of those for you to read history books.” Avilla frowned. “There's seriously more to life than romance.” Her interest in history and research piqued my interest. Leaning forward, I asked, “What kind of research books do you read?” “All the books that my hands could reach. Seriously, my reading doesn't have any limit. I like to learn more. I even read biographies of our great ancestors.” “Avilla!” Meg shrieked.

" Then we shake hands. Because I lend her the book I really want to read, I look for something unkind book to past the time. She consistently reading her books while I'm again studying about hard thermodynamics. And some of unbelievable solutions solved in history.

He looked at the large pile of paper that was on his desk. That man is mad, he thought. I can officially say that he is mad. Who would want to read that? It's history. I hope is better than one of those romance novels. Never liked that man and his Romance of the Three States. It's always a bad choice to mix romance and history. Alsfrut is known for his history. Maybe, I'll give it a try. The king sat up, he took the papers in his hand and with a high level of focus started reading. A few hours later, he finished.

But then, it was over-due. I took the few nervous steps to sit opposite him at the table, setting my pile of histories down on the polished wood. We faced each other, both with lips on the verge of smiling, but neither one brave enough to do so. "What are you reading?" he asked, if only to break the silence. "The Helgan Histories and Prophecies," "Ah," now he smiled broadly, "You'll be very familiar with all of those tales of course, but the prose is so excellent that they're always worth returning to."

"I've always loved libraries. I just didn't have time to enjoy them." Mira laughed softly. "You have time now." "I do." He sat across from her, studying the books spread across the table. "What are you reading?" "History. The true history. Not the versions that were taught before the war." Kael nodded slowly. "How does it compare?" "It's different. More complicated. The old stories made everything sound simple. Good versus evil. Heroes versus villains." She paused. "But the truth is messier. People made choices. Good people made terrible mistakes. Bad people sometimes tried to change."