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Historical Fiction Finds
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items One of my favorite genres! Step into the past with richly woven stories that bring history to life. This section features immersive novels filled with compelling characters, meticulously researched settings, and gripping narratives that transport you...
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a beautifully inspiring tale set in the deserts of Egypt, following Santiago, a young shepherd, on his quest to find a hidden treasure. Along the way, he learns deep lessons about pursuing your dreams, listening to yo...
The Alchemist: 25th Anniversary Edition
The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd is a historical fiction novel set in 1st-century Judea, following the life of Ana, a young woman who dreams of a life beyond the constraints of society and eventually becomes the wife of Jesus. Through lyrical pr...
The Book of Longings: A Novel
Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie is a historical fiction novel set in 1940s Japan, following the life of Nori, a biracial girl caught between her mother's neglect and her aristocratic grandparents' disdain. The novel's rich prose and deep characte...
Fifty Words for Rain: A Novel
The Great Divide: A Novel of the Panama Canal is a historical fiction set in the early 20th century, during the construction of the Panama Canal. The novel weaves together personal and political conflicts, exploring the human cost of the monumental e...
The Great Divide: A Novel of the Panama Canal
The House of Eve is a historical fiction novel set in 1950s and 1960s America, following the intertwined lives of two young women—one from a poor, Black family in Washington, D.C., and the other from a wealthy, but troubled, family in Philadelphia. W...
The House of Eve
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd is a historical fiction novel set in the early 1800s American South, following the intertwined lives of Sarah Grimké, the daughter of a wealthy slaveholding family, and Handful, the enslaved girl given to her a...
The Invention of Wings
Our Woman in Moscow: A Novel is a historical fiction set in the early years of the Cold War, following the journey of a young American woman caught in the web of espionage in 1950s Moscow. With its intricate portrayal of loyalty, betrayal, and identi...
Our Woman in Moscow: A Novel
The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger is a historical mystery set in 1958 in a small town in Minnesota, where the unresolved murder of a local war hero resurfaces after a flood. Krueger blends rich, atmospheric writing with deeply developed c...
The River We Remember: A Novel
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry is a historical fiction novel set in 1940s England, following the story of two sisters separated during World War II. The novel uniquely blends magical realism with deep emotional depth, exploring ...
The Secret Book of Flora Lea: A Novel
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a contemporary historical fiction novel set mainly in Hollywood from the 1950s to the 1980s, telling the story of glamorous film icon Evelyn Hugo as she finally reveals her scandalous and de...
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez is a historical fiction novel set in 1960s Alabama, following the story of Civil Townsend, a young nurse who becomes embroiled in the lives of two Black girls who are subjected to a controversial medical experimen...
Take My Hand
Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang is a historical fiction novel set in late 19th-century China and the American West, following the journey of a young Chinese girl, Ai Lin, who is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Through poetic prose a...
Four Treasures of the Sky: A Novel
When the Apricots Bloom by Gina Wilkinson is a historical fiction novel set in Iraq during the 2003 invasion. The story follows the lives of three women—each with a hidden agenda—as they navigate the complex political landscape of a country on the br...
When the Apricots Bloom: A Riveting Novel
The Winemaker's Wife by Kristin Harmel is a historical fiction novel set in Champagne, France, during World War II and the years following. The story weaves together the lives of several characters, uncovering secrets and betrayals as they navigate t...
The Winemaker's Wife
The Women by Kristin Hannah is a historical fiction novel set during the Vietnam War, following a group of women who serve as nurses in a combat zone. The book uniquely explores the emotional and psychological toll of war, highlighting the women’s ex...
The Women: A Novel
The Yellow Bird Sings: A Novel is a historical fiction set in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II, following a young Jewish girl named Shira and her mother's struggle for survival. The novel stands out for its vivid portrayal of resilience, blen...
The Yellow Bird Sings: A Novel