July 24, 2024

Top 8 must read Historical Fiction Novels

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee: A sweeping saga spanning four generations of a Korean family, following their journey from the early 1900s to the late 1980s.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak:  A coming-of-age story set in Nazi Germany, narrated by Death himself.  Follows Liesel Meminger, a young girl who finds solace and strength in stolen books.

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett: An epic tale spanning centuries, following the construction of a cathedral in 12th-century England.

he Red Tent by Anita Diamant: A reimagining of the biblical story of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob, from a woman's perspective.

The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory: A fictionalized account of Anne Boleyn's rise to power and her sister Mary's role in her downfall.

Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier: A fictionalized story inspired by Johannes Vermeer's famous painting.

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden: A coming-of-age story set in pre-World War II Japan, following the life of a young girl who is trained as a geisha.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern: A magical and enchanting novel set in a mysterious circus that appears only at night. Follows two young magicians locked in a clandestine rivalry, competing to win the heart of a mysterious enchantress