See what books I read in April as part of my monthly reading challenge!
Author: Jayda Justus, The History Mom
Jayda B. Justus is the creator/writer of the blog, The History Mom, where she provides detailed reviews of US and European historical sites for families with corresponding book recommendations. She loves interacting with the bookish world on Instagram as @thehistorymom, especially #bookstagram, and has appeared as a guest on several podcasts, blogs, and media outlets. Her favorite genres to read are historical fiction and nonfiction, but she also loves contemporary and historical romance and women’s fiction. Hailing from the historic town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, she is a former legislative director for a Member of Congress and now lives in Richmond, Virginia with her family where she spends her days working on her first novel. Visit her at The History Mom (https://thehistorymom.com).
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Nancy Reagan
Read my new post in my Booking It Through History: First Ladies project to learn more about Nancy Reagan.
Museum of the Bible (Washington, DC)
Visit one of Washington's newest museums this summer to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Museum of the Bible is amazing!
Historical Hidden Gems – Europe
Check out my favorite hidden gems in Europe!
Most Anticipated Releases for Spring 2026
Check out my most anticipated books releasing in April and May!
Reading Challenge Update – March 2026
See what books I read in March as part of my monthly reading challenge!
Booking It Through History: First Ladies – Rosalynn Carter
Read about the activist first lady, Rosalynn Carter, in my new Booking It Through History: First Ladies post!
Historical Book-to-Screen Adaptations
Check out my favorite historical book-to-screen adaptations!
Historical Hidden Gems – United States
Check out these historical hidden gems!
Reading Challenge Update – February 2026
See what books I read in February as part of my monthly reading challenge!






