Browsing: Historical Fiction

From Edward P. Jones comes one of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory—winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction…

“Stunning, wrenching, and inspiring” (Publishers Weekly starred review): As the Revolutionary War grips the nation, Aminata escapes slavery — and begins an incredible journey that will take her back to Africa. With nearly 36,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

A New York Times bestseller with over 11,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads: When clues to the location of the Templar’s legendary treasure surface, a former CIA operative enters the most vicious scavenger hunt of all time. “Complex, well-written, and extremely readable” (Library Journal).

With over 1,200 five-star Goodreads ratings: In 1692, a Scottish woman sentenced to death for witchcraft and murder tells her story to an Irish priest seeking the truth. This haunting novel “casts a spell that will linger over readers long after they have finished the book” (Library Journal starred review).

Johnny One-Eye is bringing about the rediscovery of one of the most “singular and remarkable [careers] in American literature” (Jonathan…

“The best-known and most-respected contemporary Chicano fiction.” – New York Times With exquisite prose and wondrous storytelling, this coming of…

Conor Broekhart was born to fly. In fact, legend has it that he was born flying in a hot air…

A New York Times bestseller: In 19th-century China, Lily and Snow Flower embark on a long and turbulent journey of friendship by using a secret code known only to women. “Engrossing… Suspenseful and poignant” (Publishers Weekly starred review), with over 113,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

“Fans of Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner will here find a similarly uplifting story about good people surviving their horrific circumstances… A tense, compelling story” (Library Journal). In war-torn Kabul, Rukhsana and her family overturn prejudice in a wild bid for freedom — through one high-stakes ball game.

A “mesmerizing” (Anita Shreve) New York Times bestseller and Oprah Book Club Selection: After Ruth’s mother drowns, the young girl grows up under the care of her aunt, a World War I nurse. But what really happened the night of the drowning? A “gripping psychological thriller” (Francine Prose).