Best Historical Fiction Book Recommendations

“I feel like I am a writer because of Anne Frank.”  —Alice Hoffman

“Perhaps he was a fool, but he thought that if a work were truly great you would only have to read it once and you would be stolen from yourself, desperately moved, changed forever.” ―Mark Helprin

Settle in for a long winter's read.

Settle in for dramatic storytelling.

Settle in for serious sagas.

“When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have ever been committed in the name of rebellion.” ―C.P. Snow

These reads are at the top of our list for a reason.

Our favorite recommended reads for fans of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

Suggest something everyone will love.

Political thought with a dash of escapism.

Historical fiction perfect for those with a burning curiosity.

We who are about to die salute these books.

The writer documented the post–WWII immigrant experience with levity and grace. 

Don't miss these action-packed novels.

Missing the Crawley family? Let these 19 books assuage the end of Downton grief.

From the medieval Ottoman Empire to contemporary Istanbul.

Allow the magic of reading to let you step back in time.

“Oh I know the whole world prefers a woman who doesn't know her power, but I'm sick of all that.” ―Taylor Jenkins Reid

Grab your sword and armor, and prepare to be transported. 

Explore another time.