Historical
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35 books in this category
Les Miserables
Victor Hugo
A classic novel set in 19th-century France, exploring themes of justice, redemption, and the human spirit.
A Tale of Two Cities
Charles Dickens
A classic novel set during the French Revolution, exploring themes of sacrifice, justice, and redemption.
Warlight
Michael Ondaatje
A novel set in post-WWII London, following two siblings as they navigate the aftermath of war and family secrets.
Washington Black
Esi Edugyan
Historical novel about a young slave who escapes from a Barbados plantation, exploring themes of freedom and adventure.
Oscar and Lucinda
Peter Carey
A historical novel about two gamblers in 19th-century Australia, mixing romance and adventure.
Booth
Karen Joy Fowler
A historical novel about the family of John Wilkes Booth, focusing on the complex dynamics within his family.
The Lincoln Highway
Amor Towles
A story about two brothers on a road trip across America in the 1950s, mixing adventure and nostalgia.
The Clan of the Cave Bear
Jean M. Auel
A prehistoric novel about a young girl raised by Neanderthals, mixing anthropology and fiction.
Mother of Pearl
Melinda Haynes
A novel about racial tension and complex family dynamics in a small Mississippi town during the 1950s.
I, Claudius
Robert Graves
A historical novel about the life of the Roman Emperor Claudius, filled with intrigue and betrayal.
Deacon King Kong
James McBride
A novel about community, faith, and redemption set in 1960s Brooklyn.
The Good Earth
Pearl S. Buck
Follows the life of a Chinese farmer and his family, exploring themes of poverty, wealth, and tradition.
The Painted Bird
Jerzy Kosinski
A harrowing tale of a young boy's survival and suffering in WWII-era Eastern Europe.
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet
David Mitchell
A novel set in 18th-century Japan, exploring cultural exchange and forbidden romance.
Inland
Téa Obreht
A novel set in the Arizona desert in the late 19th century, intertwining myth and history.
The Piano Tuner
Daniel Mason
A novel set in 19th-century Burma, blending history and adventure in a tale about a piano tuner.
The Dovekeepers
Alice Hoffman
A historical novel about four women surviving the siege of Masada in ancient Israel.
Manhattan Beach
Jennifer Egan
A historical novel set in New York during WWII, exploring themes of family, mystery, and resilience.
The Island of Missing Trees
Elif Shafak
Novel about love, identity, and nature, set against the backdrop of Cyprus’s history.
Fellow Travelers
Thomas Mallon
Historical fiction about politics, love, and secrecy during the McCarthy era.
Cane River
Lalita Tademy
Family saga tracing the journey of African-American women through generations.
Stones from the River
Ursula Hegi
Story of a small town in Germany through the perspective of a dwarf.
Johnny Tremain
Esther Hoskins Forbes
Historical novel about a young boy’s role in the American Revolution.
A Soldier of the Great War
Mark Helprin
Novel following an Italian soldier's experiences during WWI, exploring beauty and brutality.
Gap Creek
Robert Morgan
Novel set in the Appalachian Mountains, capturing life’s struggles and resilience.
The Twelve Tribes of Hattie
Ayana Mathis
A novel following the struggles of an African American family in the 20th century, tackling themes of resilience and survival.
The Invention of Wings
Sue Monk Kidd
Historical novel based on the lives of abolitionist sisters Sarah and Angelina Grimké.
The Haj
Leon Uris
Novel following the struggles of a Palestinian family amidst regional and political conflict.
Pachinko
Min Jin Lee
Multi-generational saga of a Korean family living in Japan, exploring identity and resilience.
The Water Dancer
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Historical fiction about an enslaved man with a magical gift, set in the pre-Civil War era.
The Mirror & the Light
Hilary Mantel
Final book in *Wolf Hall* trilogy about Thomas Cromwell.