May 10, 2023 · Our list of the 50 best historical fiction books includes bestsellers, bookseller picks, and award winners. Find your next historical fiction read!

Historical fiction are novels that re-create a period or event and often use historical figures as some of its characters. To be deemed historical, a novel must have been written at least fifty …

Nov 5, 2025 · From "All the Light We Cannot See" to Margaret Atwood novels, these top historical fiction books will immerse you in old worlds—and introduce you to new ones.

Dec 8, 2025 · 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.

Mar 17, 2024 · From WW2 novels to historical romance novels, our guide to the best historical fiction books will transport you through time.

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Jan 8, 2026 · Read more about the best historical fiction of the year. Inspired by the portraits of two 19th-century Indigenous children, a modern-day Brazilian woman attempts to tell their …

Sep 28, 2023 · Travel back in time for mystery, romance, drama and more with the best historical fiction books ever written. No time machine required!

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