HISTORICAL FICTION READS
Want to escape the present and learn about life in another time? Since time machines aren't around just yet, historical fiction books are the next best bet! We've selected books from around the world, from a vast array of eras for you to enjoy. Check out our Back in Time: Historical Fiction book club for more reading recommendations.
- New York Times Book Review: ArchivesAn archive of best historical fiction lists and historical fiction book reviews from the New York Times.
Best Historical Fiction Book Lists
- 50 Essential Historical Fiction BooksA list compiled of 50 historical fiction titles considered "required reading" by Abe Books.
- Little Known HistoryBook Riot's list of historical fiction books about "little known" history.
Hover over the book titles featured below to read the book descriptions.
Historical Fiction Reads
West with Giraffes by ISBN: 9781542021746Publication Date: 2021-02-01
Lessons in Chemistry by ISBN: 9780385547345Publication Date: 2022-04-05
The Overstory by ISBN: 9780393635522Publication Date: 2018-04-03
How Much of These Hills Is Gold by ISBN: 9780525537205Publication Date: 2020-04-07
North Woods by ISBN: 9780593597033Publication Date: 2023-09-19
The Dance Tree by ISBN: 9780063274778Publication Date: 2023-03-14
A Ballad of Love and Glory by ISBN: 9781982165260Publication Date: 2022-03-15
Lone Women by ISBN: 9780525512080Publication Date: 2023-03-28
The Lost Journals of Sacajewea by ISBN: 9781571311450Publication Date: 2023-05-23
In the Midst of Winter by ISBN: 9781501178139Publication Date: 2017-10-31
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Historical Fiction Reads
The World That We Knew by ISBN: 9781501137570Publication Date: 2019-09-24
Love and Fury by ISBN: 9781250159113Publication Date: 2021-05-25
Conjure Women by ISBN: 9780525511489Publication Date: 2020-04-07
Matrix by ISBN: 9781594634505Publication Date: 2022-09-06
Insurrecto by ISBN: 9781616959449Publication Date: 2018-11-13
The Marriage Portrait: Reese's Book Club by ISBN: 9780593320624Publication Date: 2022-09-06
The Hunger by ISBN: 9780735212510Publication Date: 2018-03-06
Gilded Mountain by ISBN: 9781982160944Publication Date: 2022-11-01
Black Cake: a Read with Jenna Pick by ISBN: 9780593358337Publication Date: 2022-02-01
Horse by ISBN: 9780399562969Publication Date: 2022-06-14
