Historical Fiction

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.

Like a well-brewed potion, Sarah Penner’s first novel simply overwhelms with its delicate spell.

Like a well-brewed potion, Sarah Penner’s first novel simply overwhelms with its delicate spell.

Readers may come to Vera for a tale about the San Francisco earthquake but will find a story about motherhood.

Readers may come to Vera for a tale about the San Francisco earthquake but will find a story about motherhood.

Janet Skeslien Charles reminds us of Paris’ evergreen appeal and unbounded potential for stories.

Janet Skeslien Charles reminds us of Paris' evergreen appeal and unbounded potential for stories.

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