Best Historical Fiction Book Recommendations

The home front can be just as perilous as the front lines.

These spies have what it takes to deceive even the most perceptive.

In light of the recent ban on Harper Lee's classic, one writer reflects on the history of racism and "To Kill a Mockingbird" in the South.

Go beyond Ken Burns' documentary and discover the landmark memoirs and bestselling novels of the Vietnam War.

The past is chock-full of secrets and intrigue.

Giddy-up and get ready for exciting adventures set on the open range.

An excerpt from Stephanie Storey’s art history thriller about the warring Renaissance masters.

The Great War not only affected the relationships between countries—it also left a mark on literature.

Nobody puts the "master of horror" in the corner.

Forbidden love. Feminism. East vs. West. Welcome to the World of Pearl S. Buck.

Solving crimes in a time when the future itself was a mystery.

In these historical fiction reads, the effects of war go beyond the battlefield.

From spy thrillers to histories about the Cold War, these reads are sure to thrill fans of Philip and Elizabeth Jennings.

In Haven, the award-winning journalist recounts her incredible—and controversial—involvement in the rescue of thousands of Jews.

Dive into Lin-Manuel Miranda's reading list.

Love, money, party.

Fetch the smelling salts!

We're still taking our cues from our literary kid-heroes.

Dear reader, you'll love them!

Dig into the histories of women who shaped the world.