The vast open plains, the promise of gold in the distance, the brave pioneers who risked everything for a new life…there's ...

The editors of The New York Times Book Review bring you some of our recent favorites, immersive Tudor mysteries, our latest reviews, books that bring the 1920s to life, new paperbacks, reissues of ...

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, Jennifer Jubenville chose a few of her current favorites in the Historical Fiction genre.

Recent pop culture would lead many to believe that historical fiction is mainly the province of the bodice ripper. The popularity of Netflix’s Bridgerton alongside other period drama faves Downton ...

A medieval heist, a Halifax murder, a Dutch wartime winter and a daring 1939 journey to Shanghai provide egress for any taste. Credit...Caroline Gamon Supported by By Alida Becker Alida Becker was an ...

Historical fiction is having a moment. From retelling of Greek mythologies, to stories set in Shakespeare's day, to novels telling untold stories of women's lives in the 20th century, we're all about ...

Historical fiction tends to be aimed at adults, but there are some excellent books for teenagers to understand the way of the ...

What’s spookier than Halloween this fall? Having an empty to-be-read list! But there’s no need to fret if your library holds are barren or your nightstand bookstack is a little thin – USA TODAY has ...

Dorothy’s Auntie Em, a traumatized Civil War veteran and a shy artist with a secret are some of the wonderful characters in this summer’s noteworthy historical novels. These creative tales reimagine ...

Corrections & clarifications: A previous version of this article misstated when "The Women" by Kristin Hannah is set. Women’s History Month is almost at a close, but there's still time to add ...

A Japanese war bride, a feisty journalist and an up-and-coming opera singer are three of the compelling characters in five new historical novels that transport readers to other times and places. The ...