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Fall 2025 BookBub Historical Fiction Recommendations
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items I love historical fiction and these are some interesting reads that was recommended by Bookbub this Fall.
This historical epic looks interesting - a girl from a remote Yongan island becomes queen of her people
The Wayfinder book by Adam Johnson
Philippa Gregory masterfully shines a spotlight on the untold story of Jane Boleyn, peeling back the myths to reveal a complex portrait of a woman who dared to survive at any cost. Perfect for fans of thrilling historical drama and readers captivated...
Boleyn Traitor book by Philippa Gregory
"Queen Esther is not just a story of survival but a profound exploration of identity, belonging, and the enduring impact of history on our personal lives showcasing why Irving remains one of the world’s most beloved, provocative, and entertaining aut...
Queen Esther: A Novel
For fans of The Midnight Library and The Book Thief, bestselling author Alyson Richman has written a love story, a ghost story, and an elegy to the healing power of books.
The Missing Pages
"A gripping novel of politics and spy craft with dramatic twists and turns, The Predicament shows Boyd to be one of our most masterful contemporary storytellers."
The Predicament: A Gabriel Dax Novel
Set amongst the glittering backdrop of London's iconic Savoy hotel, a young woman is forced to confront her troubled past as she uncovers the story of the hotel’s first female bartender who has been erased from the history books—"an exhilarating, ten...
Last Call at the Savoy
"Based on the incredible true story of a woman who challenged a man who went on to become one of Europe’s most notorious and cruel witchfinders, this novel offers a jewel-bright portrait of female power."
The Last Witch
"Just in time for Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, comes the story of Elizabeth Bennet’s best friend, Charlotte Lucas, in this heartfelt and mesmerizing sequel to Pride and Prejudice."
Introducing Mrs. Collins: A Novel
"The Devil in the White City meets Pride and Prejudice in this romantic historical murder mystery set at the 1904 World’s Fair."
The Ivory City: A Novel
"Mothers. Daughters. Warriors. Women. This is the never-before-told story of history's most ferocious heroines: this is the rise of the Amazons."
The Women of Artemis: A Novel
"From a bestselling author of epic fiction comes the deeply human story of one of the world’s greatest mysteries: the building of Stonehenge."
Circle of Days
"A mysterious book with a legacy spanning from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day unites three women—and their secrets—in this unforgettable novel from New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton."
The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes
"Venetian Vespers is a haunting, atmospheric novel from one of the most sophisticated stylists of our time."
Venetian Vespers: A Novel
"The thrilling, unmissable conclusion to the Essex Dogs trilogy by the New York Times bestselling historian Dan Jones"
Lion Hearts: A Novel (Essex Dogs Trilogy)
"Milwaukee 1932, the Great Depression going full blast, repeal of Prohibition just around the corner, Al Capone in the federal pen, the private investigation business shifting from labor-management relations to the more domestic kind. "
Shadow Ticket
"From the author of Witches, a gripping, kaleidoscopic tale of two women in 1940s Mexico—one whose daughter has just been kidnapped and another who has just adopted a little girl."
Mothers: A Novel
"A mesmerizing historical novel, I Am You is a meditation on gender, an ode to artistic creation, and an unforgettable love story that reimagines the life of renowned still life painter Maria van Oosterwijck during the Dutch Golden Age."
I Am You
"Evelyne Redfern returns in A Dark and Deadly Journey, the next book in international bestselling author Julia Kelly’s captivating historical mystery series."
A Dark and Deadly Journey: Evelyne Redfern Mystery
"Hong Kong, 1953: In a remote mansion, witnesses insist a massacre took place. The police see nothing but pristine rooms and declare it a collective hallucination. Until decades later, when one witness returns…from the Edgar®-nominated author of The ...
The Hong Kong Widow
"In the vein of The Bell Jar and The Hours, The Mad Wife weaves domestic drama with psychological suspense, so poignant and immersive, you won't want to put it down."
The Mad Wife: A Novel