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50 Of The Best Historical Fiction Books

Ready to travel time and space? This list of the best historical fiction books gives you the broadest view of our world's shared past.

15 Compelling Historical Fiction Audiobooks

I'm fairly new to the genre and historical fiction audiobooks have been an excellent way to introduce these stories into my repertoire. Treat your ears.

Branch Out with Historical Fiction: It’s More Than Just World War II

Here's why this reader thinks you should read historical fiction and some favorite books that aren't about WWII to get you into the genre.

Title Trend: The Occupation’s Daughter

Clockmakers, astrologers, ringmasters and all the daughters that accompany these occupations. Check out these books that follow the title trend.

More Than Toys: Exploring History With American Girl

For one reader, AMERICAN GIRL was more than a favorite book series and doll: it was a lifestyle.

Where Is All the Asian American YA Historical Fiction? A Conversation with Author Stacey Lee

I asked Stacey Lee for an insider's perspective on what it's like to be one of the only #ownvoices authors of Asian American YA historical fiction.

10 CITY OF GIRLS Book Club Questions and Reading Guide

In our guide, you'll find a CITY OF GIRLS summary, ten City of Girls book club questions, ideas for themed meetings, and suggestions for further reading.

Read Harder: A Historical Fiction Novel Not Set in WWII

It can seem like every historical fiction read focuses on one event, but we've got historical fiction novels not set in WWII for the Read Harder challenge.

Around the World in 8 Books: 2020 Global Historical Fiction

Look forward to a trip around the world, and back in time, while learning the history of far flung places with these 2020 global historical fiction reads.

8 Captivating New Historical Fiction Books to Read This Fall

Looking for your next favorite book? Check out these new historical fiction books, full of beautiful prose, dynamic characters, and captivating settings.