Historical Fiction

Co-authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray bring to life the elusive story of one of the most influential librarians in history.

Co-authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray bring to life the elusive story of one of the most influential librarians in history.

Kristin Harmel’s research into Jewish forest settlements contributes richness to this captivating World War II tale.

Kristin Harmel’s research into Jewish forest settlements contributes richness to this captivating World War II tale.

Good fiction entertains and asks questions, gesturing to truths beyond the novel. The Vixen does just that, with an extra note of fun.

Good fiction entertains and asks questions, gesturing to truths beyond the novel. The Vixen does just that, with an extra note of fun.

Samantha Silva’s attention to period detail creates a worthy elegy to one of the world’s most influential feminist thinkers, Mary Wollstonecraft.

Samantha Silva’s attention to period detail creates a worthy elegy to one of the world’s most influential feminist thinkers, Mary Wollstonecraft.

The Rose Code is a terrific story, brilliantly performed by Saskia Maarleveld. Or as Osla would say, it’s a real corker!

The Rose Code is a terrific story, brilliantly performed by Saskia Maarleveld. Or as Osla would say, it’s a real corker!

Rivka Galchen brings a surprising sense of humor to the grim topic of 17th-century witchcraft accusations.

Rivka Galchen brings a surprising sense of humor to the grim topic of 17th-century witchcraft accusations.

Chanel Cleeton delivers a sweeping story of love and courage, as well as a sobering reminder of the power and responsibility of the media.

Chanel Cleeton delivers a sweeping story of love and courage, as well as a sobering reminder of the power and responsibility of the media.

Maggie Shipstead offers a marvelous pastiche of adventure and emotion as she explores what it means (and what it takes) to live an unusual life.

Maggie Shipstead offers a marvelous pastiche of adventure and emotion as she explores what it means (and what it takes) to live an unusual life.

Listening to Better Luck Next Time feels like hearing someone reminisce about the best years of their life—with the occasional plot twist sprinkled in.

Listening to Better Luck Next Time feels like hearing someone reminisce about the best years of their life—with the occasional plot twist sprinkled in.

Passionate and brilliantly written, Kaitlyn Greenidge’s novel shines a light on a part of history still unknown by far too many.

Passionate and brilliantly written, Kaitlyn Greenidge’s novel shines a light on a part of history still unknown by far too many.

Throughout her epic, gripping novel, Stephanie Dray reminds us of the undervalued contributions of women throughout history.

Throughout her epic, gripping novel, Stephanie Dray reminds us of the undervalued contributions of women throughout history.

In a time where everyone is looking for something solid to hold on to, a young woman’s relationship to an elephant keeps her from falling into total despair.

In a time where everyone is looking for something solid to hold on to, a young woman’s relationship to an elephant keeps her from falling into total despair.

Grab a cup of tea and a scone, and curl up with Jennifer Ryan’s positively delicious novel about a cooking contest during World War II.

Grab a cup of tea and a scone, and curl up with Jennifer Ryan’s positively delicious novel about a cooking contest during World War II.

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