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.
Renault set a high standard for accuracy and feeling in historical fiction.
From medieval England to Cold War Russia, Follett’s novels take you on a journey into the past.
Haldeman’s military science fiction was heavily influenced by his time in combat.
By Joe Haldeman