Historical Fiction

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Return, this story is about the inexplicable power of literature in helping a person define themselves, even when cut off from all that they hold dear. With a propulsive narrative, it's a story of friendship,...

There are the books that you read, and then there are the books you experience — like the ones Leigh Bardugo writes. So if you're looking for magic in all the right places, catch her latest historical fantasy.#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER * #1 INDIE...

The latest from former Book Club author Whitaker (We Begin at the End) is set in 1970s Missouri — where the world feels unpredictable and dark. This thriller is as addictive as Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll.NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER •...

From the author of Mister Hockey comes a sizzling marriage of convenience romance between a pro hockey player who accidentally travels back in time to Regency Era England and the brazen contemporary of Jane Austen he just can’t help but fall...

For fans of Isabel Allende and Min Jin Lee, this rich and riveting historical fiction is a gorgeous bit of storytelling. Built around the monumental undertaking of the Panama Canal, The Great Divide a deeply meaningful, character-driven narrative that...

Jodi Picoult's latest novel questions the creation, distribution and lasting legacy of art in a story that shines a light on unsung playwrights.#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the co-author of Mad Honey comes an “inspiring”...

A powerful story of family, home and freedom. Percival Everett has flipped the script on an American classic as Huck Finn steps to the side and Jim — James — takes center stage.AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE...

A “mesmerizing...wildly entertaining” (The Boston Globe) magical realism western in the vein of Cormac McCarthy meets Gabriel García Márquez, The Bullet Swallower follows a Mexican bandido as he sets off for Texas to rob a...

A sharp and rollicking read about the power of art and the lasting legacy of those who make it from the bestselling author of our previous Discover pick, Olga Dies Dreaming.REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • KIRKUS BEST FICTION BOOKS OF 2024 PICK • New...

An “evocative read and a powerful portrait of friendship, feminism, and political activism” (People) set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran—from nationally bestselling author Marjan Kamali. In 1950s Tehran,...

Inspired by true events, this is a gripping tale of love and resilience in wartime Germany, as one woman changes the course of history. HITLER HAD TWO FORTUNE TELLERS.ONE PREDICTED HIS RISE TO POWER, THE OTHER AIMED FOR HIS DEMISE. Berlin, 1940:...

An Indie Next and LibraryReads "Hall of Fame" Pick! Now in paperback with exclusive new content! A Power Unbound is the final entry in Freya Marske’s beloved, award-winning Last Binding trilogy, the queer historical fantasy series that began with A...

The triumphant conclusion to a modern classic, The Mirror & the Light carries the reader spellbound through the final, tragic era of Thomas Cromwell’s eventful life. Now a major TV series. 'If you cannot speak truth at a beheading, when can...

“Quinn evocatively balances the outward cheerfulness of the 1950s with historical observations exploring racism, misogyny, homophobia and political persecution in this sharply drawn, gripping novel.” - People Magazine.The New York Times...

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louise Erdrich returns to the world of The Beet Queen in this profound story of the natural world, place and community, perfect for fans of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver and The Overstory by Richard Powers. In this...

Other people's families are always more interesting that our own and we really didn't want to leave Lily and Nick (and the rest of the cast) behind… Grab a friend, this is a family you'll want to talk about.From the award-winning author of...

When Clara returns home from the convent of her childhood to begin life at a local girls' school, she is at a loss: although she has comparative freedom, she misses the discipline the nuns imposed and worries about keeping her faith in a secular world...

'Frost in May is the unsurpassed novel of convent school life. This story of a clash between a determined young girl and an authoritarian regime is both perceptive and painfully emotional, convincing in every detail' - Hermione Lee, Observer.With a new...

Poignant and devastatingly beautiful, Hussey's moving YA love story finds two young men fighting for their country drawn together in the trenches of the First World War. At just nineteen, Stephen has already survived a year at the front. Now he is...

A case gone cold, two detectives on the hunt, and everyone with their own personal agenda. Terrifying twists and addictive action makes this another hit from Michael Connelly.LAPD Detective Renée Ballard tracks a serial rapist whose trail has gone...