Historical fiction is one of book reviewer Cindy Burnett's favorite genres. Here are five she recommends in this category.

The shortlist is announced for the Walter Scott Prize which will be awarded in Melrose this summer.

This gripping historical fiction will transport you to the doomed ship and back to land. By Donna Jones Alward Donna Jones ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re looking for a brand-new historical romance, we have you covered. We combed through dozens of 2026’s upcoming historical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to historical fiction books about war, the options are endless. Whether you want to read about The Civil War, World ...

A good historical novel has the power to transport us back to a different time and make it seem as real and immediate as our present moment. When it’s done well, a period piece shouldn’t feel like a ...

As a genre, historical fiction is by its very nature eclectic. After all, it can and does often contain multitudes. From tales of ancient Greece and Arthurian Britain to stories set in Victorian-era ...

Just like the imperial Habsburg dynasty it portrays, the reign of The Empress will soon come to an end at Netflix. The ...

“Polostan” sets up a historical fiction series about espionage and revolution in the early 20th century. By Dan Fesperman Dan Fesperman is the author of “Winter Work.” His 14th novel, “Pariah,” will ...

The shortlist for the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction has been announced by Abbotsford, the home of Sir ...

These events happen around once a month with recent opportunities focusing on romance novels, and another event offering free science fiction titles. This latest Stuff Your Kindle Day, run by Indie ...