Tomorrow my husband and I are off on a holiday to Egypt! We're going to tour from Cairo to Aswan and back again and see EVERYTHING. Ancient Egypt has always been a fascination of mine. I remember getting one of those Discovery Books about mummies when I was about eight years old and being totally mesmerized by it and everything Egyptian. When we learned about Ancient Egypt in sixth grade, I read the entire textbook and then some. To top it all off, I recently completed my MA in Egyptology. To celebrate, here are some novels I've read that have to do with Egypt, both ancient, modern, and fantastical. Nefertiti - Michelle Moran This book, told from the perspective of Nefertiti's little sister, Mutnodjmet, chronicles the rise of one of Egypt's most famous queens. While I don't love Moran's writing or characterization, she breathes life into Ancient Egypt, vividly describing the beauty and wonder of the civilization and the people. She's also writt...