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The stories and musings of a writer obsessed with history.
Shay Miranda writes across forms to explore history, culture, and the stories we tell about ourselves. Her work spans multi-century historical novels, deep-dive essays, and a weekly personal column chronicling life and creativity.
She also publishes Bookmarked, her weekly book blog.
The worlds of a Muslim poet and a Christian noblewoman collide in a poetry tournament during the Islamic Golden Age.
Córdoba, 1008
A merchant’s daughter is forced to reconsider all she’s known when she uncovers a smuggling plot by her father.
Hamburg, 1418
Where Heritage Wasn’t, I Built
What Moving to Spain Taught Me About Home, Belonging, and Roots
What We Call Home
The Day Barcelona Turns Into a Bookstore
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