24 New Historical Fiction Novels to Read Now

Things In Jars by Jess Kidd belongs on this list as a must read.

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My personal all-time favorite is this: I, Claudius. Great miniseries, too!

Thanks for starting this thread.

Remembrance sounds interesting.

The German Heiress looks interesting.

I’m looking forward to reading The Mountains Sing and Tales of Ming Courtesans this year!

Just finished The Garden of Evenings Mists: Malaysia in the post-war years, enjoyed it.

Sophie wrote: "Things In Jars by Jess Kidd belongs on this list as a must read."

Absolutely agree.

I read The Yellow Bird Sings earlier this year.. gripping! I highly recommend it!

I really want to read Conjure Women.

Resistance Women - Jennifer Chiaverini!!!

I love historical fiction ! Thanks for this selection 🙌🏻

The description of Remembrance was confusing - is it a collection of short stories, or a multiple time line novel or what?

A Long Petal of the Sea and The Night Watchman were both excellent! Little Gods could be on this list and of course American Dirt. That one was incredible.

I would not classify American Dirt under the historical fiction genre. This is rather adult fiction.

Such a good collection. I’m eager to read them all.

Sophie wrote: "Things In Jars by Jess Kidd belongs on this list as a must read."
I agree!

The Mercies was excellent. Read it in one sitting.

I recommend the whole Century Trilogy by Ken Follett.

ermmm africa and middle east don't have histories ??!!- c'mon goodreads editors!

In 'September Will Tell' read about the existential threat to the independently-minded young female teacher in early 19th century Ireland by orthodox innovation and and its champions. Available on
Kindle for a song!

I am a BIG Fan of the "Eagle Series" from Simon Scarrow !, Such an amazing historical series of the adventures of two Roman Soldiars from all around the Roman Empire .The writing is so good it makes me feel as though i am there with these two friends Macro and Cato,i am on the 18th book in the series"Traitors of Rome", which is a lot i know, but each time the book ends i cant wait for another !!

I didn't read any of these special 'works', but I look eager to read any of your written books : i've no money to buy the books: perhaps downloading? but a fysic (paper) - book is perhaps more accountable then a n internet version? I'm jalous that you can read these trofees!. i'm be you.

The Hungry Road by Marita Conlon McKenna. A moving tale set in Ireland during the years of the great famine

Gordon wrote: "I am a BIG Fan of the "Eagle Series" from Simon Scarrow !, Such an amazing historical series of the adventures of two Roman Soldiars from all around the Roman Empire .The writing is so good it make..."

You might enjoy "The Last Stoic" my Morgan Wade.

"Bottle and Glass" and "Paper & Rags", are exciting historical fiction by Morgan Wade that should be included here. I can't wait for the next one.

"The Girl Who Had No Shadow" is book two in the "Creole Voices" series, following "Voices of the Dead - Battling the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1878". Many of the characters from book one also populate book two. The story is set in 1880 New Orleans, and is a murder mystery.

Following an on field tragedy, football was nearly outlawed in the state of GA. Read about it in GRIT, by Drew Mitchell (aka me 😊)

Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason and Promise by Minrose Gwin.

The Orphan of Pitigliano is a great read!

Rude Awakening in 1969 at 800 pages may seem daunting, but readers have commented that they found that they experienced this incredible year as they followed a haunting fictional story. Many were sorry when it ended. The Moon landing, Chappaquiddick, Woodstock, the Tate murders, Miracle Mets, and more intertwine with characters you will long remember. Whether you lived it or were born after 1969 the included historical facts will give you insights as to the effects of this transitional year. Rude Awakening in 1969 by Kenneth J Munkens.

UNIVERSE OF TWO, by Stephen Kiernan (William Morrow, 8/4)
A captivating love story set in 1944 as America is embroiled in the Second World War. Based on the real-life mathematician who was involved in the Manhattan Project—this is a beautiful, heart-tugging novel about two people struggling to heal their consciences and find peace in a world forever changed.

All The Brave Are Forgiven and All The Light We Cannot See.

Sophie wrote: "Things In Jars by Jess Kidd belongs on this list as a must read."

I agree! One of my favorite books of 2020.

My favourites are "Augustus" by Williams, Harris's "Imperium" and "An Officer and a Spy".

I was very disappointed in Conjure Women....I did not even finish it. I would highly recommend the The Winemaker's Wife.....really enjoyed it.

The Sebstastian St. Cyr Mystery Series, written by C. S. Harris, is one that should not be overlooked. Beginning with_What Angels Fear. Set in Regency England, a member of the aristoctracy steps out of his realm to solve murders...and stir up more skeletons in closets. Excellent reads. Author Harris just published the 15th book in the series. Don't take my word for it....check it out!

White Hunger by Aki Ollikainen, translated from the Finnish by Emily & Fleur Jeremiah (yes, Sir!) It's set in 1867, a year of devastating famine in Finland.

A Hundred Suns belongs here.

I have just started the Book of Lost Friends. Love it so far

I’ve just started reading The Mirror and the Light, by Hilary Mantel. The third in the Thomas Cromwell trilogy. It is just as amazing as the first two, Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies.
It draws you in from the first paragraph. Highly recommended.

The Shardlake series by C. J. Sansom, start with Dissolution it " is an utterly riveting portrayal of Tudor England"
and also The Secret World of Christoval Alvarez (The Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez Book 1 )
Book 1 of 9 : The Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez | by Ann Swinfen

Man of My Time by Dalia Sofer seems like a promising novel
The Woman of a Thousand Names by Alexandra Lapierre is on my radar too!

High in the Bavarian Alps

Follow the adventures of Southern California chef, Lucas Gary as he travels, works, skis, and plays in the early 1970s in the magical setting of the Bavarian Alps. jamesearl-author-chef.com/

There are so many here that I'm excited to read!

Mairy wrote: "I read The Yellow Bird Sings earlier this year.. gripping! I highly recommend it!

I really want to read Conjure Women."

I just finished Conjure Women. It is terrific!!!

The Shardlake books are a terrific series that immerse you in Tudor England. Any work by Bernard Cornwell and early Wilbur Smith novels are also great adventures.

One of my favourites is The Josephine Bonaparte Collection

Paulette Jiles, News of the World - taught me things I never learned in school about the aftermath of the Civil War in the American west.

Katharine Govier, Three views of crystal water. A fascinating tale about the pearl trade in the early to mid-20th C - and the "ama" or pearl divers of Japan.

"Desiree," by Annemarie Selinko. Moving, romantic, at times tragic, even funny -- this book has it all. It's the story of Napoleon's first love, who later fell in love with and married a Swedish soldier and became Queen of Sweden. I first read it back when I was in high school, and I return to it time and time again. It's a "comfort read" for me. One of those books that feels like an old friend. If you're into historical fiction, give it a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed.