#Historical Fiction

Shakespearean Women Get Their Own Story

Rosaline, Lady Macbeth, and Desdemona tell their own tales in these stories where Shakespearean women take the forefront.

9 Books that Explain the ‘90s: Novels that Use the 1990s as a Historical Setting

Travel to the not-so-distant past with these books set in the 1990s, from '90s New York City, Manchester, Mexico City, and more.

The Most Requested Fall Historical Fiction on Netgalley

Everybody's requesting these fall historical fiction books—will you?

10 Historical Fiction Retellings From Austen to Shakespeare

These 10 historical fiction retellings reimagine your favorite stories without sacrificing the historical setting.

Mesmerizing Historical Fiction

Discover the mesmerizing—and horrifying—history of psychology, mesmerism, and insane asylums.

New Historical Fiction by Black Authors

Read more books by Black authors with these new historical fiction releases from 2024—which span from 1800s America to 1930s Lagos.

10 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books Set in Hawai’i

Hawai'i has a long and storied history, and these beautiful historical fiction books set in Hawai'i can help you learn more about it.

How To Pick Which Historical Fiction Book To Read Next

Feeling stuck and not sure what to read next? These tips will help you figure out which historical fiction book to read.

Historical Fiction Books for Kids

Here are historical fiction books to help pass down a love of history and reading to kids, and two new releases out this week.

The Best Historical Fiction Set in Nigeria

Want to read historical fiction set in Nigeria? These eight books will give you all you want, including the classic Things Fall Apart.