#Historical Fiction

Julius Caesar in Modern and Contemporary Literature

Why does Julius Caesar endure in modern and contemporary imaginations and in literature? A look at modern books about Caesar, including The Memoirs of Cleopatra.

Reading Pathways: Taylor Jenkins Reid

A list of three Taylor Jenkins Reid novels to begin with for new readers who want a sense of who she is as an author.

12 Middle Grade Asian Historical Fiction Books by Authors of Color

These middle grade AAPI and Asian historical fiction books, including Troublemaker by John Cho, transport readers into past, learning about important moments in history.

The Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Reads of the First Half of 2022

These new historical fiction reads promise lessons, romance, drama, and intriguing settings ranging from the 1700s to the 1970s!

How Does Asian Historical Fiction Depict the Pain of Women?

How Asian fiction has helped women reclaim historical narratives, putting women's pain into perspective and giving a voice to the silenced.

World War II Stories and the Proliferation of Historical Fiction

WWII is a part of history that has largely been told from one perspective. Here is a look at the shift in how it's being told.

The Thrill of Days Past: 8 Historical Suspense Novels

Wondering where to start with historical suspense novels? Take a look at these eight thrilling recommendations.

25 of the Best Queer Historical Fiction Books

Immerse yourself in history from highwaymen to Hollywood starlets with 25 of the best queer historical fiction books to get lost in.

2 Recent Historical Mystery Series Starters

There's more where these came from! Discover these recent historical mysteries, each the start of brand new series.

Everything I Know About Outlander, Which I Have Never Read (or Watched)

Just because I've never seen Outlander doesn't mean I am not qualified to tell you all about Outlander! (It should, but nobody stopped me.)