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A perfect historical fiction novel. Clearly a lot of research went into this. The pace and writing, perfect. The storyline, exciting. It had everything from Viking raids, to plagues, floods, fires and lots of Latin 🩷 For thousands of years Pope Joan‘s existence was denied. She is a legend, the only female pope to ever sit on the throne of St Peter.
All the trigger warnings as it is a novel set in the dark ages.

5 ⭐️

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Tagged book is the first book of ‘24 and Marley was the last book of ‘23 🎊

Spent my morning finishing this historical read and hanging out with Terra! Following the life of a 8th-century woman who became Pope according to legend, this book was really interesting and well-researched—though I‘m still not sure Joan actually existed! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"This was the price for the strange life she had chosen, but she had gone into it with eyes open, and there was no profit in regret."

More than a decade since I read this last, and it's just as enjoyable and as thought-provoking now as it was back then.

Day 10: For fun, I am going to post one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want. #bookstoread #tbrpile @StaceyKondla

I was reminded of this book today here on Litsy! Suddenly I remembered the pressing urgency I had to read it. I am saddened by how often I say, “ I always wanted to read that book. It‘s been a Want-To-Read book for a very long time. Maybe one day soon now. I‘m moving it up on my reading list!” What are we to do as readers with so much good literature to get to & the weight of not enough time in every day? Sometimes I hate to think about it.👇🏽

When my book club picked this I was bummed bc I thought it would be a super-religious book. Actually it‘s well-told historical fiction about a woman who may have been pope around 855.
Starting with Joan learning to read as a little girl who‘s not supposed to, I was hooked. The focus is really on Joan‘s quest for & love of knowledge. I liked how she applied her learning to her faith. It wound up being a great female empowerment story.
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Reread this amazing novel of historical fiction. Still a favorite!

Pope Joan was, according to legend, a woman who reigned as pope for a few years during the Middle Ages. Whether you believe in her existence or not, the way she is portrayed in this book was just amazing. I can honestly say this was one of the most interesting and captivating books I‘ve read. Well researched and exquisitely written, this was a historical fiction delight. The authors note at the end was intriguing.

Pope Joan is a beautiful historical novel. Legend or truh? I like to think is truh as well as the write tell us (there is a rich bibliography). Joan is a wonderful heroin. The setting time is ninty century. I assure you: you'll like it.

Library sale #bookhaul. It has been months since I bought a book. It felt good!

1. My morning coffee at the reference desk
2. Recently gifted to me by @therealdealbeall 📚🎁
3. Paella 🥘
4. #audioknitting
5. Cujo! Yikes!
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Thank you for the cozy blanket and book @therealdealbeall 🎉📚 I‘ve wanted to read this for the longest time and the blanket is unbelievably soft! And Margaret says thank you for the perfect box 📦 😻

Thanks to @Tiffy_Reads and @JoeStalksBeck for organizing a fantastic swap! #blanketandabookswap

My MIL ordered Pope Joan for me and had it sent to the house. It sounds intriguing! Has anyone read it???

Not going to be a quick one, but one I have been wanting to start for a while now. @24in48 #24in48.

#bookhaul from Friday's used book sale at the public library. With my librarian discount, all 15 books cost me a whopping $6.50 😍

I loved this book about a woman who lives her life as a man to enter the Church and becomes the Pope
Also, the book below it sounds really interesting, too!
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This book was awesome!!!! I highly recommend it! And it's on sale until 5/21 in ebook format. If you're looking for a great historical fiction read, pick this up.

#litsypartyofone got off to a late start tonight. But since I'm a night shifter, everything happens at the wee hours of the morning. I can't put this down. I identify so much with Joan's struggle to "hang with the boys." It's also bringing back a lot of feelings of anger I felt at the church when I was young.

I had heard the legend of Pope Joan before, but I didn't know much detail. This was really interesting, with a good mix of actual history and fictional speculation. Joan was a likable character, and I kind of hope she really did exist.

#seasonsreadings2016 #kickassheroines Pope Joan was a fascinating read! When I read it years ago, it started a little slow but a bit into it I couldn't put it down. And Poison Study series is basically a security blanket. I have read the trilogy about 5 times already and will never stop returning.

This is one of those books written as fiction with a hearty dose of non-fiction woven in. Cross takes on the historical rumor of a Roman Catholic Pope who was a woman living as a man and crafts a fast-moving, well-written tale that makes you wonder how much is true and how much is fiction. This one will suck you in and keep you turning pages.

This was one of my favorites but by no means an easy read..the blurb on the book is "fascinating...explores the extraordinary life of an independent, intelligent and courageous woman." And I could not agree more! 5/5 ? #recommendsday

"Woman should be considered superior to man..." I always thought Adam was a dope.

Just started this and it already makes me ragey at men. Misandry!

Library book fair yesterday, one of my favorite weekends of the year 😍😍