Historical Fiction

In Joanne Bischof’s novel, hope and friendship provide the strength to carry on, despite heartbreak and fear of the unknown.

In Joanne Bischof’s novel, hope and friendship provide the strength to carry on, despite heartbreak and fear of the unknown.

Lauren Groff says she aims to create a sense of wonder and awe in her novels. In Matrix, the awe-filled moments are too many to count.

Lauren Groff says she aims to create a sense of wonder and awe in her novels. In Matrix, the awe-filled moments are too many to count.

Ellen Feldman offers an illuminating historical drama with plenty of action and even some romance, evoking the rarely explored setting of postwar Europe.

Ellen Feldman offers an illuminating historical drama with plenty of action and even some romance, evoking the rarely explored setting of postwar Europe.

Jai Chakrabarti’s debut novel is breathtakingly poignant, with a payoff that’s more than worth the trip if you have the heart to withstand it.

Jai Chakrabarti’s debut novel is breathtakingly poignant, with a payoff that’s more than worth the trip if you have the heart to withstand it.

A legend of a majestic white alligator enhances Valerie Fraser Luesse’s charming tale of romance, culture and history.

A legend of a majestic white alligator enhances Valerie Fraser Luesse’s charming tale of romance, culture and history.

Timothy Schaffert’s sixth novel is a reminder that Paris, even in the pages of a book, always makes for a great escape.

Timothy Schaffert’s sixth novel is a reminder that Paris, even in the pages of a book, always makes for a great escape.

In Kaia Alderson’s witty and powerful debut novel, World War II is a conflict not only between nations but also within the hearts of two Black women.

In Kaia Alderson’s witty and powerful debut novel, World War II is a conflict not only between nations but also within the hearts of two Black women.

Honorée Fanonne Jeffers weaves an epic ancestral story, showing that where any one person comes from is much more complicated than genetic makeup.

Honorée Fanonne Jeffers weaves an epic ancestral story, showing that where any one person comes from is much more complicated than genetic makeup.

Christina Baker Kline’s The Exiles is a powerful tale of female friendship set in 19th-century Australia.

Christina Baker Kline’s The Exiles is a powerful tale of female friendship set in 19th-century Australia.

This novel takes place in a hospital ward where pregnant women have been quarantined during the 1918 influenza epidemic.

This novel takes place in a hospital ward where pregnant women have been quarantined during the 1918 influenza epidemic.

This unforgettable tale of female friendship is set in the small town of Branchville, South Carolina, during the 1920s.

This unforgettable tale of female friendship is set in the small town of Branchville, South Carolina, during the 1920s.

Asha Lemmie constructs a moving, dramatic narrative that examines family, loyalty and prejudice.

Asha Lemmie constructs a moving, dramatic narrative that examines family, loyalty and prejudice.

Nathan Harris’ Civil War-set debut novel celebrates all manner of relationships that combat hate.

Nathan Harris’ Civil War-set debut novel celebrates all manner of relationships that combat hate.

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