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50 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books for Kids

Make history come alive with these 50 must-read historical fiction books for kids! Features books for young readers and historical fiction chapter books.

Is It Me You’re Looking For? Strong Characters for World Hello Day

Meet some strong, compelling characters in honor of World Hello Day.

50 Must-Read Historical Fiction Picture Books

There are so many amazing historical fiction picture books based on a myriad of time periods. Here's some of the best to get started with.

8 of the Best Historical Mysteries

So you're looking for some atmospheric historical mysteries that take place far, far away from the dumpster fire that is 2018.

5 Must-Read Creepy Historical Novels to Get You in the Halloween Spirit

Looking to scare yourself silly before Halloween? Here are five must-read creepy historical novels, ghost stories, and horror novels set in the past.

21 Incredible Books Based on True Stories

Books based on true stories, including four days on the Titanic, the botched assassination of Bob Marley, and a teen concubine who became Empress of China.

Cover Reveal: WOMAN 99 by Greer Macallister

Take a look at the cover for WOMAN 99 by Greer Macallister, a historical thriller set in 19th century San Francisco.

What HOMEGOING Means to Me

One reader on what Yaa Gyasi's debut novel HOMEGOING meant to her.

Literary Grey Ladies: Two Books I Return To When I Miss Nantucket

The literary Grey Ladies of Nantucket.

The Truth is Better than Fiction: Accuracy in Historical Fiction

Does twisting or changing history to suit a story make for bad historical fiction? How should authors approach accuracy in historical fiction?