The History Book Club Novels & Stories

said the Librarian as he approached Rubia “Good morning… I want to have a look at the Empire’s History books.” “Very well… Please follow me.” The librarian takes Rubia to one of the last rows of the library. * “These are the books… May I suggest a book that may amuse you, your highness…?” “Go ahead.” “This book covers the Empire’s past as a whole except for the Current Emperors past.” “I’ll go with this then.” Said Rubia as she took the book from the Librarian

There are a couple of nature guides wedged beside a history book on the Lewis and Clark expedition. I find myself smiling as I skim the titles. Perhaps these were all simply gifts, or were purchased as office décor - but the more I look, the harder I find that to believe. Most of the books are too worn, and many have bookmarks sticking out of the top. This collection is well-used and well-loved.

They searched for something related to the forest of deception and the seven kingdoms. "I think this might help",said Natalie, taking out a book from the second shelf. The book had a thick glossy cover and had the picture of a beautiful palace on it. The book was not very thick. And the name of the book was written on it with bold letters 'The History of Elysium' "Elysium?",asked Zane. "Is that a kingdom too?" "Let's find out",said Laurel, taking the book from Natalie. She kept it on the table, and asked everyone to pull out a seat and sit down. Laurel opened the book and started reading.

Before Annie and Sarah had even left the store, she saw the shop assistants were already bringing more boxes of the book out to the front to satisfy the demand. “It must be good.” commented Sabine as Annie watched. “Find anything good.” asked Hugh as she joined him outside. “Yeah I think so, it’s a book about the Templars, seems to be really popular.” mused Annie as she watched as more people headed to the till with a copy of the same book in their hands. “I’m pretty sure it will be the human’s usual twist of history.” snorted Hugh. “Yeah, probably.” agreed Annie as they went to join Sarah and Finn who were busy showing Pete what books they bought.

“I… can’t Alpha. I am not allowed to—“ “I tell you what you are allowed to do and not to do. Understand? Now, seat.” He repeated and placed his book down the table, when he closed it, I saw the title of the book and it was the ‘The History 2’. I know that book since I also like reading books and I would just sneak some books from the small library of the pack house before, and that ‘The History’ was indeed a good story. Actually, I was only able to read the first book, and I could not find the second book, yet now, I saw it. The Alpha has it.

What I hadn't expected was for him to try to bury me with work all of a sudden to get me off his tail. "This contains the history of our kind from the first king to the third. We went through a period when we had no monarch," the Royal Historian said, picking up a book. "This book covers the history of wolves in the days when we didn't have a stable rulership." The book she produced next was the biggest I ever saw in my life. "Am I really to read all these?" I asked, rubbing my neck. I knew there would be work to be done but these books would take months to read.

"You stop reading because it feels like work instead of escape." "Exactly," I said, relieved that he got it without me having to explain. "I keep rereading the same pages and realizing I don't remember anything I just read." He smiled. "That's why book club helps. Other people keep you accountable. I’m part of a book club actually that started out in January. It’s just a dozen people, and we read different genres every week. But it’s so nice, and it helps to keep me accountable because without it, I won’t even read anything."

The intensity of her gaze, mirrored by the others, made it clear they were curious about what had occupied my time, especially since it wasn’t a large volume. “What’s the title?” I shrugged. “History.” “History of what?” Sinclair asked, stepping closer to me, with the others following suit. I turned to the cover of the book, furrowing my brows when I saw an entirely different name in a language I didn’t know, yet somehow understood: ‘The True History of the Supernaturals and Gods.’ “How do you know it says history? The language is one we don’t know; it’s the one written on the caves,” Rachel remarked, a glint of jealousy flashing in her eyes.

He climbs back down the ladder and strides toward me with his long legs, handing the book to me. The cover is worn and faded, but I can still make out the title. “Hybrid History & Other Stories,” I say quietly, gazing at the book. I’ve never thought to look into my own history. Most people are hush when it comes to hybrids, treating us like abominations who deserve no recognition. I’m not only amazed at Robert’s willingness to teach me about this topic, but also at the fact that there is an entire book dedicated to it. “Flip through it tonight,” Robert says kindly, “and we’ll have a proper lesson tomorrow.”

Their cracked spines suggest the old ones have been here for ages. “Where do we start?” I ask, smiling, trying to shake off my nerves. Cassandra scans the room with me. “My bet is on the old books.” She moves to one of the shelves and checks the labels. “History of the Wolf Clan. Yes, this is a good place to start,” she says, pulling out a large, heavy book. I’m anxious and hopeful at the same time as we begin combing through the pages, searching for any mention of a cure. But the book only talks about the history of the wolf clan.