Best Historical Fiction Book Recommendations

Dive into intriguing historical storytelling from a National Book Award-winner.   

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See the past come to life within the pages of these books.

The New York Times bestselling author was behind some of the most beloved family sagas, in addition to sword and sorcery tales.

Penelope Fitzgerald once described herself as "an old author who had never been a young one."

Discover new tales of bravery and tragedy.

Broaden your mind and travel through time with these widely-encompassing reads. 

You'll be dying to discuss these picks.

History just got a whole lot more interesting.

Surround yourself with queens, princes, and the British people.

Or, what to read after you finish The Passenger.

These thought-provoking reads reflect on the human impact of war.

Don't "leaf" these off your TBR list! 

They got it done.

These authors create masterful, immersive narratives.

Fact, meet fiction.

Mary McCarthy's books pushed boundaries.

Incredible series aren't just for YA readers.

Wherever these families go, trouble and passion are quick to follow.

Check out these takes on some of history’s most interesting figures.