#Historical Fiction

12 Essential YA Historical Comics and Graphic Novels

Graphic novels like Boxers and Saints by Gene Luen Yang can bring history to life before your eyes, making it tangible and present in a whole new way.

8 Books That Fictionalize Real Historical Figures

If you love historical fiction, take a dive into the lives of these people with 8 books that fictionalize real historical figures!

Best History Books for the Biggest Historical Eras

16 books spanning 6 periods covering 2.5 million years. Read these picks for the best history books for major historical eras.

10 Queer Historical YA Novels That Reclaim LGBTQ History

Reading queer historical fiction, including Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo, is so vital because for so long queer history has been overlooked, brushed aside, or simply never spoken.

The Best Queer Historical Romances

Set your sights on the past with some of the best queer historical romances, from surprising Colonial American pairings to Regency romance.

8 New Historical Fiction Reads Set During and After WWII

These recent reads set during and after World War II feature characters falling in love, coming of age, and finding courage in the face of tragedy.

15 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books for Teens

Good historical fiction books for teens are able to put readers in the shoes of the very real experiences of people throughout history.

Reading Pathway: Ruta Sepetys

Ruta Sepetys is known as the "Seeker of Lost Stories" for her historical YA novels. Here's where to start reading her books.

Asia in a Global War: World War II, Asia, and Historical Fiction

Examining how historical fiction books about World War II are unpacking the trauma of civilian experiences in Asia during this period.

Nobuko Yoshiya: 1920s Revolutionary Lesbian Novelist

Nobuko Yoshiya was a wealthy, successful novelist who was out as a lesbian in Japan in the 1920s. So why isn't she a famous queer icon?