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 is a literary genre in which a fictitious plot takes place in the setting of particular real historical events.

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.

Jul 27, 2025 · Looking for a gripping story? These famous historical fiction books will transport you through time and keep you turning the page.

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

11 hours ago · In historical fiction, the time period is an important part of the setting and often of the story itself. Historical fiction may include fictional characters, well-known historical figures or a …

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.

Jun 18, 2025 · What is historical fiction? It is a genre in which fictional events occur during real, non-fiction events and time periods.

Jan 12, 2026 · Historical fiction brings the past to life, while exploring the feelings as well as the facts. Here, the novelist Louisa Treger recommends five favourite historical novels based on people who …

1 day ago · Read more about the best historical fiction of the year. Our latest historical fiction reviews. Inspired by the portraits of two 19th-century Indigenous children, a modern-day Brazilian...