Historical Fiction

Step into the past and experience life from a new perspective through historical fiction. Visit the Tudor court of Henry VIII with Hilary Mantel and survive the plague with the Year of Wonders. Witness Pompeii before the eruption with Elodie Harper, be part of the resistance with The Nightingale, and see women defy gender roles with Lessons in Chemistry. History inspires the human experience in these beguiling stories.

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Historical Fiction's Most Compelling Pregnant Protagonists

The pregnant protagonist is having a moment. These six historical heroines have been doing it brilliantly for years.

The Governess Takes Center Stage in These Six Historical Fiction Novels

From Victorian drawing rooms to dark secrets, this little stack of historical fiction shines a light on some of history's most fascinating and overlooked women.

Best Historical Fiction to Read this International Women's Day

Six extraordinary women writers whose books deserve a spot at the top of your TBR.

Must-Read Historical Fiction Featuring Strong Black Characters

Six stories inspired by real events that linger long after the final page.

Historical Fiction Books About Resilience & Survival

Discover six inspiring novels where characters overcome adversity, endure hardship, and find hard-won hope.

Cozy Historical Fiction Perfect for Winter Nights

Six immersive tales that make staying in with a blanket and a book feel like time travel.

Courage, Loss & Human Spirit in 6 Wartime Novels

Honoring those who served, November is a time for reflection and remembrance. These historical fiction novels, set in wartime, bring courage, struggle and the human story to life.

Forbidden Reads with Histories as Dark as Their Pages

Book burning to control what we read has echoed through history. These six historical fiction novels have all been challenged or restricted—and deserve a spot on your shelf.