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460 books based on 561 votes: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, Beneath a ...
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Based loosely on the document forgers that helped children escape the Nazis by crossing the Swiss border with new identity papers, find a historical fiction romance filled with danger, love, and family. Eva Traube Abrams, a retired librarian, reads about the recent discovery of a mysteriously coded book – her book – that she assumed the Nazis had destroyed. Recalling her past, courageous Abrams works her way to a heartwarming new future. Read more books about fantastic librarians.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, a National Book Finalist, a 2023 book to movie, and one of the most recognizable books about WW2, Marie-Laure lives with her father; she has been blind from the age of six. Her father builds a replica of their city to help her get around. Both are forced to flee to an uncle’s home when the Nazis invade Paris. Farther away in a German town, Werner is an orphan who joins Hitler’s Youth. On an assignment to undermine the Resistance, Werner crosses paths with Marie-L...
Named one of the best books in 2019, Nina Markova joins the Night Witches as the Nazis descend upon the Soviet Union. As all-female bombers, Markova is suddenly trapped on enemy soil. With the famous Nazi murderer, The Huntress, on her tail, she might not survive. Markova joins forces with a British journalist to find The Huntress. If you enjoy Kate Quinn, find her 2022 book release, The Diamond Eye, on our books on Ukrainereading list.
Newer WWII historical fiction based on a true story, uncover a captivating suspense novel about a French-German winemaker who poisons a case of Pinot Noir meant for the Nazis. Detective Mads Molnar is trying to save his own life after helping a group of Jewish refugees flee to safety. When a top Nazi commander tries to show off to his fellow countrymen, he has no idea the bottles are poisoned until it’s too late. Can Molnar secretly recover the bottles while saving his own skin? Find romance...
Based on a true story, this WW2 historical fiction novel follows the Kurc family. In 1939 in Radom, Poland on the brink of war, the Jewish Kurcs are not yet concerned about the war. Very quickly, though, the family is forced apart with members fleeing, others hiding in plain sight, and some taking on the job’s in the ghettos. Each character is based loosely on Hunter’s own family members.
Another 2020 biographical historical fiction release, meet the woman responsible for killing an infamously savage Nazi, leading a covert part of the French Resistance with British help, and saving thousands of people’s lives. Nancy Wake jumps out of planes with her red lipstick and converts a truck into an ambulance, transforming from a civilian hero into a spy with a bounty on her back. There is romance, her sweet dog Picon, and all of the intrigue of a woman who can outdrink the men.
If you love WW2 historical fiction books with romance, head to France in The Socialite. Kat is sent to retrieve her naive sister, Ellie, in Nazi-occupied Paris. Little does she know that their father has paid Barrett Anderson, a Scottish bartender who is actually part of the French Resistance, to protect these English debutantes. As Kat starts to fall for Barrett as well as pull her sister away from a dangerous Nazi commander, Kat gets drawn into the deadly fight.
A WW2 historical fiction novel set in Guernsey, Vivienne de la Mare falls in love with a German soldier while her husband is away fighting in the war. She must care for herself, two daughters, and mother on this isolated and heavily restricted island where it is becoming harder and harder to survive. Food is running out, and Vivienne is caught up in a moral dilemma and love affair.
It’s 1946 in NYC, and Grace Healey picks up a suitcase filled with twelve photographs of women. The suitcase belonged to Eleanor Trigg, the head of a secret group of women agents sent from London to parts of Occupied Europe during World War 2. Grace is determined to uncover the mystery behind these women since none of them ever returned home. The Lost Girls Of Parisis also WW2 historical fiction inspired by a true story.
When the Nazis siege Leningrad, they arrest Lev Beniov. Lev finds himself in a cell with Kolya, and if they can acquire a dozen eggs for the Soviet colonel’s daughter’s wedding cake, they may leave with their lives. A New York Times bestseller, City of Thieves is a WW2 historical fiction coming-of-age story.
In 1944, the Allies are covering up their upcoming invasion plans. However, the Nazi’s professional killer and undercover agent, The Needle has figured out their scheme while also blowing his cover. On his way to warn the Germans — with the Allies following — he falls for an Englishwoman.
It’s the end of WW2 in a small English town obsessed with Jane Austen. A group of eccentric misfits is determined to save her legacy and home, forming a club. Similar to The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Society, watch as this lovable gaggle of characters overcome their pasts and romances bloom. Read even more fantastic books about friendships.
With the end of World War 2 in 1946, Juliet desperately needs inspiration for her next book. She heads to Guernsey where she learns about a group of people who formed The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society during the war. As she uncovers this community’s secrets and their struggles, Juliet gains more than just a story for her novel. The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Society also makes for a great romantic British movieto watch.
One of the most captivating and poignant indie WW2 historical fiction books of 2020, head to Japan right before the bombing of Hiroshima. Micah Lund dies over Japan when his bombing plane crashes. His spirit cannot move on, and he begins learning about as well as falling in love with the ‘enemy’ that he’s been attacking. Read even morebooks set in and about Japan.
Indie published and a book about the Philippines, don’t miss the fiery and secret relationship of Douglas MacArthur and his Filipina lover, Isabel Rosario Cooper. Based loosely on fact, MacArthur cannot stay away from Cooper, even with the racial and class barriers of the time. A relationship that was never going to survive, Fazzi gives voice to the overshadowed Cooper.
Along with her mother and brother, fifteen-year-old Lina is crammed into a crowded train headed for a Siberian work camp. Taken from their Lithuanian home, Lina is separated from her father and tries to contact him via her drawings. Sepetys is most known for her WW2 historical fiction novels that shed light on lesser-known stories and the effects of war on children. If you love Ruta Sepetys, head to Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia with these Baltic Books.
YA World War II historical fictionset in Germany and narrated by Death, Liesel steals a book during a Nazi book burning. Her foster family soon takes in a Jewish friend, Max, hiding him in the basement. Throughout the war, Liesel continuously witnesses death after death and begins writing her own story. She forms friendships and finds the true meaning of freedom and love. Because the story is told from Death’s perspective, though, we know that this will be one of the sadder titleson this read...
Jan 27, 2022 · So for fans of historical fiction, we’ve compiled a selection of some of the best novels about World War Two, set in Europe and beyond. If you're looking for more inspiration for your next read, discover our edit of the best historical fiction novels of all time, here.
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May 3, 2023 · 36 Of The Best WW2 Historical Fiction Books: Romance, Drama, And More. by Noah Burton. World War II was a defining moment in world history, a period marked by the epic struggles and heroism of countless individuals who fought and suffered through one of the most significant conflicts in human history. Table of Contents Show.
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- All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (2014) 545 pages ★★★★★—This superb Pulitzer Prize-winner deserves the award it won. Literary awards can be a poor guide to enjoyable reading.
- The Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett (1978) 364 pages ★★★★★—The 40th anniversary edition of Ken Follett’s classic WWII spy novel. British author Ken Follett is best known to a wide public these days for the Kingsbridge Trilogy, his mammoth multi-generational account of an English cathedral town.
- Spies of the Balkans (Night Soldiers #11) by Alan Furst (2010) 288 pages ★★★★★—Alan Furst’s superb novel, “Spies of the Balkans” In the long, tense years of the Cold War, spy stories and films grounded in the rivalry between East and West appeared in such profusion that the genre degenerated into self-parody, eventually giving birth to bawdy satires.
- The Best of Our Spies (Spies #1) by Alex Gerlis (2012) 620 pages ★★★★★—An extraordinary World War II spy story grounded in historical fact. A number of excellent nonfiction books have been written about the exploits of British Intelligence in World War II, some of them by the practitioners themselves.
Jan 13, 2023 · 19 Best WWII Historical Fiction Books That Bring History to Life. By Brittany Bunzey / January 13, 2023 at 1:38 am. Share. When it comes to historical fiction, there’s one moment in history that seems to capture the pens of writers more frequently than others.
Listopia. Best WWII Fiction and Biography. The best and most important WWII historical fiction, biographical fiction, and biography... a list of books to give any reader allergic to straight history texts a real grounding in the era and issues of World War 2. flag. All Votes Add Books To This List. ← Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next →.
