Historical Fiction

Hold on tight, as the space-time ride in Rachel Barenbaum’s second novel, Atomic Anna, is far beyond the ordinary.

Hold on tight, as the space-time ride in Rachel Barenbaum’s second novel, Atomic Anna, is far beyond the ordinary.

Jenny Tinghui Zhang’s spirited first novel brings history to light through the story of a girl’s journey to self-discovery and self-acceptance.

Jenny Tinghui Zhang’s spirited first novel brings history to light through the story of a girl’s journey to self-discovery and self-acceptance.

Kate Quinn’s track record for delivering captivating historical fiction continues with the remarkable story of the notorious Russian sniper known as Lady Death.

Kate Quinn’s track record for delivering captivating historical fiction continues with the remarkable story of the notorious Russian sniper known as Lady Death.

Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s illuminating third novel was inspired by a 1973 lawsuit involving sisters who were sterilized without consent in Montgomery, Alabama.

Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s illuminating third novel was inspired by a 1973 lawsuit involving sisters who were sterilized without consent in Montgomery, Alabama.

The stories of real-life French Resistance fighters Violette Szabo and Virginia d’Albert-Lake needed to be told. Erika Robuck has done their memory great honor.

The stories of real-life French Resistance fighters Violette Szabo and Virginia d’Albert-Lake needed to be told. Erika Robuck has done their memory great honor.

Lee Kravetz’s novel is a fascinating fictional re-creation of Sylvia Plath’s final decade and a paean to the allure of poetry.

Lee Kravetz’s novel is a fascinating fictional re-creation of Sylvia Plath’s final decade and a paean to the allure of poetry.

Johann Sebastian Bach’s creativity, family and devotion to God provide a restorative balm for a grieving young man in James Runcie’s novel.

Johann Sebastian Bach’s creativity, family and devotion to God provide a restorative balm for a grieving young man in James Runcie’s novel.

In a divided world, Jennier Deibel’s Irish and British characters become open to each other’s cultures, soon making way for acceptance and love.

In a divided world, Jennier Deibel’s Irish and British characters become open to each other’s cultures, soon making way for acceptance and love.

In Michelle Shocklee’s novel, the lifelong work of a daring woman inspires another to follow her dreams—and will stir such feelings in the reader as well.

In Michelle Shocklee’s novel, the lifelong work of a daring woman inspires another to follow her dreams—and will stir such feelings in the reader as well.

Karen Joy Fowler’s Booth is a triumph in its fascinating rendering of a legendary American family.

Karen Joy Fowler’s Booth is a triumph in its fascinating rendering of a legendary American family.

Brimming with delicious recipes, Samantha Vérant’s novel is a compelling tribute to food and family.

Brimming with delicious recipes, Samantha Vérant’s novel is a compelling tribute to food and family.

A Ballad of Love and Glory lives up to its title as it pays tribute to the heroism of everyday people called upon to defend their honor as well as their lives.

A Ballad of Love and Glory lives up to its title as it pays tribute to the heroism of everyday people called upon to defend their honor as well as their lives.

Heather O’Neill’s perversely fascinating characters are filled with guile and bile and many things vile, and it’s impossible to tear one’s gaze away.

Heather O’Neill’s perversely fascinating characters are filled with guile and bile and many things vile, and it’s impossible to tear one’s gaze away.

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