#Historical Fiction

The Unmaking of the Historical Romance Genre

Now that sales are declining compared to romantasy and contemporary, are we in the midst of the unmaking of the historical romance genre?

The Best Historical Fiction of the Summer

Bestselling authors and buzzy debuts make up the best historical fiction of the summer for 2025.

New Must Read Historical Fiction in 2025

These must-read new historical fiction books from 2025 cross genres, time periods, and settings.

Must Read Historical Fiction Set in Amsterdam

These books show a Golden Age, the harsh realities of the Dutch colonies, and the resistance fighters of World War II

This Appalachian Historical Fiction Has a Forgotten Kingdom in North Carolina

The main character here learns that her ancestral home was once a part of a kingdom—where her ancestor was queen.

Summery New Historical Fiction for June

Jam-pack your summer reading with these great new historical fiction books coming out in June.

The Best Historical Fiction Books You Haven’t Read

What historical novel do you think more people need to read?

Historical Fiction Set in America’s Varied Chinatowns

Read your way into these excellent works of historical fiction set in the various American Chinatown communities.

The Best Historical Fantasy Novels

Looking for a book you can get lost in? Here are the five best historical fantasy novels you can read right now.

A Banned 1920s Book and a Nazi-Era Filmmaker

The history of a banned 1920s book comes to light. Plus, what these two WWII historical fiction novels have to tell us about today.