Can’t get enough of historical fiction novels? Dive into the past with amazing historical fiction books perfect for your reading list.
While I will admit that I absolutely love reading contemporary fiction, historical fiction will always hold a special place in my heart.
With the best historical fiction books, authors bring the past alive in ways you didn’t realize possible. It’s almost like you can physically step through the pages into the past.
Instead of forcing you to search Booklist Queen for the best historical fiction books, I’ve gathered all my historical fiction book lists together in one place just for you.
Best Historical Fiction
Historical Fiction Based on True Stories
Books about true stories are some of the most powerful ones out there, and you can’t go wrong with these historical fiction books based on true stories.
The Best WWII Books of the Last Decade
Do you love to read Word War II Novels as much as I do? If so, take a look at the best World War II novels of the last decade.
The Best Western Books to Enjoy
From romantic tales of the wild west to violent modern Western novels, let your imagination run wild with the best Western books to read.
Historical Fantasy Books
Mixing fantastical elements into historical fiction, the best historical fantasy books magically bring history to life in surprising new ways.
Read through Decades
Historical Fiction – 1900s & 1910s
Discover the best books about the 1910s and 1900s, two decades of massive change spanning from the turn of the century to World War I.
World War I Books
I know it’s not as sexy as World War II, but these breathtaking WW1 books also deserve a place on your bookshelf as the best World War I books.
1920s Historical Fiction
The Roaring Twenties come alive in these books about the 1920s, including modern books set in the 1920s and classics from the Jazz Age.
Books Set in the 1930s
Discover the best books about the 1930s, a decade of great upheaval spanning from the Great Depression and the start of World War II.
Top 10 World War 2 Books
With so many amazing World War 2 books out there, however can I choose my Top 10 World War 2 books?
WWII Novels You’ll Be Dying to Read
Do you love to read WWII historical fiction? Many of my readers certainly do! Check out this list of WWII historical fiction recommended by my readers.
Books Set in the 1960s
Explore the best books about the 1960s, a decade marked by the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War, antiwar sentiment, and 60s counterculture.
Books About the 1970s
Explore the best books about the 1970s, a decade marked by the Watergate scandal, the Vietnam War, and a push for more progressive politics.