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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!
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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- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. The Red Tent is narrated by Dinah, the daughter of Jacob — the patriarch of the Israelites in the Old Testament.
- Lavinia by Ursula K. Le Guin. Ursula K. Le Guin is best known for her pioneering work in fantasy, but Lavinia proves she’s a master of historical fiction too.
- I, Claudius by Robert Graves. When you hear about Roman emperors, you typically think of Augustus or Nero — few actually remember Claudius.
- The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd. At once painstakingly researched and painfully human, The Book of Longings tackles a provocative subject with a sensitive, lyrical touch: the hypothetical marriage of Jesus Christ.
- A Ballad of Love and Glory by Reyna Grande. Setting: 1840s, Mexico. Set during the Mexican-American War, this 2022 novel explores themes of colonialism, war and star-crossed love.
- The Circus Train by Amita Parikh. Setting: 1930s, Europe. Every moment is full of magic at the World of Wonders, Europe’s finest traveling circus, and Amita Parikh’s novel brings that magic to life on every page.
- Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Setting: 1700s, Ghana. This novel, set in 18th-century Ghana and originally published in 2016, follows two half sisters who’ve never met.
- The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Setting: 1930s, Texas Panhandle. This 2021 bestselling novel, which has nearly 60,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, looks at a crumbling marriage against the backdrop of the Great Depression.
The world’s best historical fiction books of all time. Recommended by leading experts like Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, and Walter Isaacson.
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The Greatest Historical Fiction Books of All Time. This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 402 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books.