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#Historical Fiction

How I Learned the Secret to a Successful Literary Pilgrimage

Discovering the secret to a successful literary pilgrimage.

100 Must-Read Books of U.S. Historical Fiction

Excellent works of historical fiction, all set in the United States. These novels recreate a time period at least 35-40 years before their publication date.

7 Great Novels About Real People

They may be fiction, but these novels about real people can still provide a fresh perspective on the lives of real people from history.

100 Must-Read YA Historical Novels

Excellent YA novels set in the past!

Set in the ’90s: Historical Fiction, or Not?

Does fiction set in the '90s count as historical? If not, where's the cut-off?

Reading Pathways: Alyssa Cole

Where to start with romance author Alyssa Cole.

90+ Of Your Favorite Works of Historical Fiction

Riot readers name their favorite works of historical fiction.

Riot Recommendation: What’s Your Favorite Work of Historical Fiction?

Come tell us your favorite work of historical fiction!

The Fact Behind the Fiction: 10 Nonfiction/Historical Fiction Book Pairs

Attention history buffs! Want to learn the true stories behind your favorite historical novels? Check out these nonfiction/historical fiction book pairings!

How Historical Fiction Does What History Textbooks Do Not

How historical fiction can tell the stories of marginalized people who are ignored by history books.