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Mar 17, 2024 · From WW2 novels to historical romance novels, our guide to the best historical fiction books will transport you through time.
- Sughnen Yongo
May 21, 2024 · Our edit of the best historical fiction books of all time and exciting new releases in 2024: from sweeping historical romance to acclaimed literary novels.
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- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. The Red Tent is narrated by Dinah, the daughter of Jacob — the patriarch of the Israelites in the Old Testament.
- Lavinia by Ursula K. Le Guin. Ursula K. Le Guin is best known for her pioneering work in fantasy, but Lavinia proves she’s a master of historical fiction too.
- I, Claudius by Robert Graves. When you hear about Roman emperors, you typically think of Augustus or Nero — few actually remember Claudius.
- The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd. At once painstakingly researched and painfully human, The Book of Longings tackles a provocative subject with a sensitive, lyrical touch: the hypothetical marriage of Jesus Christ.
- A Ballad of Love and Glory by Reyna Grande. Setting: 1840s, Mexico. Set during the Mexican-American War, this 2022 novel explores themes of colonialism, war and star-crossed love.
- The Circus Train by Amita Parikh. Setting: 1930s, Europe. Every moment is full of magic at the World of Wonders, Europe’s finest traveling circus, and Amita Parikh’s novel brings that magic to life on every page.
- Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Setting: 1700s, Ghana. This novel, set in 18th-century Ghana and originally published in 2016, follows two half sisters who’ve never met.
- The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Setting: 1930s, Texas Panhandle. This 2021 bestselling novel, which has nearly 60,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, looks at a crumbling marriage against the backdrop of the Great Depression.
Dec 5, 2023 · This year, there have been dozens of first-rate historical novels — so many that choosing even the 25 best would have been a chore. Which makes it that much harder to whittle the list down to 10....
- Alida Becker
Jun 10, 2020 · Ready to travel time and space? This list of the best historical fiction books gives you the broadest view of our world's shared past.
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Dec 9, 2021 · This has been a great year for historical fiction, which makes choosing a list of the 10 best even harder than usual. What to do? Opt for some personal favorites, arrange them alphabetically...
