Browsing: Historical Fiction

A New York Times bestseller and NPR Best Book of 2020 from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author: In the wake of World War II, Jack, the white son of a small-town minister from Iowa, and Della, a Black schoolteacher, find their lives colliding. With “richness and depth at every turn” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

In turn-of-the-century New York, Tillie Pembroke investigates her sister’s bizarre death. But as Tillie struggles with an addiction to opium, she starts to question what’s real — and who she can trust… “Compelling historical fiction” (Booklist) with over 4,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

An “immersive page-turner” (Publishers Weekly): In 15th-century England, merchant’s daughter Anneke defies convention and starts a brewery — but will opposition get in the way of her success? “This fast-paced tale and its many plot twists and turns are likely to keep historical fiction fans riveted” (Booklist).

From a USA Today bestselling author: After Cassie sets up an online book club for her grandmother Pat, a mystery novel leads to the exposure of long-buried family secrets and love affairs… “I was utterly charmed — a pitch-perfect delight” (Marian Keyes).

From the outside, Jane’s life looks like a great success — but it has all been carefully constructed. When her mother dies, Jane returns home for the first time in nearly two decades… and must face her difficult past.