10 Best historical fiction books (2025)

10 Best historical fiction books (2025) transport readers to different eras, blending rich narratives with meticulously researched details. Titles like "The Last Empress" and "Whispers of the Past" offer captivating insights into royal intrigues and everyday lives during tumultuous times. "Echoes of the Revolution" and "The Forgotten Soldier" delve into the complexities of war, while "The Silk Road Chronicles" explores trade and cultural exchange. Other notable mentions include "The Painter's Muse" and "Secrets of the Underground," each weaving personal stories against the backdrop of significant historical events. These novels not only entertain but also educate, making history come alive.

SaleBestseller No. 1
The Women: A Novel
  • Hardcover Book
  • Hannah, Kristin (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 480 Pages - 02/06/2024 (Publication Date) - St. Martin's Press (Publisher)
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All the Broken Places: A Novel
  • Boyne, John (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 400 Pages - 11/28/2023 (Publication Date) - Penguin Books (Publisher)
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James: A Novel
  • Hardcover Book
  • Everett, Percival (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 320 Pages - 03/19/2024 (Publication Date) - Doubleday (Publisher)
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The Keeper of Happy Endings
  • Davis, Barbara (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 415 Pages - 10/01/2021 (Publication Date) - Lake Union Publishing (Publisher)
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The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
  • Hardcover Book
  • Larson, Erik (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 592 Pages - 04/30/2024 (Publication Date) - Crown (Publisher)
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
  • Hardcover Book
  • Grann, David (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 352 Pages - 04/18/2023 (Publication Date) - Doubleday (Publisher)
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The Nightingale: A Novel
  • Hannah, Kristin (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 608 Pages - 04/25/2017 (Publication Date) - St. Martin's Griffin (Publisher)
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The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
  • Lawhon, Ariel (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 448 Pages - 11/05/2024 (Publication Date) - Vintage (Publisher)
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All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick
  • Hardcover Book
  • Whitaker, Chris (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 608 Pages - 06/25/2024 (Publication Date) - Crown (Publisher)
SaleBestseller No. 10
The Great Alone: A Novel
  • Hannah, Kristin (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 576 Pages - 09/24/2019 (Publication Date) - St. Martin's Griffin (Publisher)
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