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Historical Fiction Book Recommendations

If you want to read something a little more dynamic, historical fiction books can bring the past to life in a whole new way, often without sacrificing historical accuracy. That is to say, they focus on real people, places, and/or events, but reimagined. This genre often gets at the emotions and experiences of people from various historical eras, and humanizes them by allowing us to see from their perspective.

Whether you want to step into the lives of the ancients, discover moving stories set during the Holocaust, or immerse yourself in a novel about royal dynasties, our growing selection of historical fiction recommendations will steer you in the right direction.

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9 Engrossing Alternate History Books

If one detail from the past changed, how would our world look different today?

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win Two Brand New Historical Fiction Releases and More!

Enter for a chance to win two books from Kensington, as well as a delectable candle and a page holder.

Kensington Historical Fiction Sweepstakes Rules

Official rules of the Kensington Historical Fiction giveaway.

ROAR: An Oral Biography of a Fictional Life

Satirist Bruce Wagner has written a provocative new novel.

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Bundle of New World War II Books!

Enter for a chance to win two novels and one biography, all centered around this costly conflict.

Crack Open a Heartwarming New Historical Novel Set in 1940s London

The Good Time Girls at War centers around an iconic dance hall.

8 Heartwrenching Books Like All Quiet on the Western Front

These thought-provoking reads reflect on the human impact of war.

Our Top Recommendations for Young Readers

See the world with new eyes thanks to these historical reads.

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win 5 Fantastic Historical Fiction Books!

Immerse yourself in a slice of the past and take home a stylish tote bag while you're at it.

8 Immersive Biographical Fiction Books

Check out these takes on some of history’s most interesting figures.

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win 7 Regal Reads by Historian Tracy Borman!

Enter now for your chance to win Tracy Borman's latest release, Crown & Sceptre, as well as 6 more of her books.

10 World War I Novels That Shed New Light on the Conflict

Historical fiction breathes new life into the Great War.

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win 6 Richly Imagined Historical Fiction Books

From the sinking of the Titanic to World War II espionage and beyond.

An Interview with Leigh Russell, Author of Abigail of Venice

We discuss what it's like to write historical fiction, her interest in medieval Europe, and more.