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3 on a YA Theme: 2019 Diverse YA Historical Fiction

From 1960s Kuala Lumpur to the Reconstruction-era South, travel back in time with these three new diverse YA historical fiction books!

Listen to an Audiobook Excerpt of Philippa Gregory’s THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL

Listen to an excerpt of a brand new audiobook edition of Philippa Gregory’s historical fiction, THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL, narrated by Vanessa Kirby!

5 Historical Novels with Famous Authors as Characters

Using famous authors as characters, these historical fiction works help to humanize and de-mystify writers who often seem larger than life.

6 Of The Best Islamic History Books To Broaden Your Understanding

Here are several #ownvoices Islamic history books that we should all be reading.

Book Cover Trend Watch: WW2-Era Women Looking Away

Have you noticed this trend in cover art? More and more book covers feature WW2-era women looking away... but what are they looking at? We investigate.

DAUGHTER OF FORTUNE, the Queer, Multi-Racial Western, Turns 20 And Stays Cool

A reader looks back at Isabel Allende's DAUGHTER OF FORTUNE, which turned 20 this year, and finds its story evergreen and radical.

Debut Audio Excerpt of ONCE UPON A RIVER By Diane Setterfield

Take a listen to a debut audio excerpt of the audiobook ONCE UPON A RIVER by Diane Setterfield!

Royal Cousins: Books About Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I to Read Before the New Movie

Mary Stuart and Elizabeth Tudor were cousins, fellow queens, and rivals. These books about Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I are perfect for your TBR.

50 Of The Best Historical Fiction Authors Writing Today

The best historical fiction authors write unputdownable books that help readers understand how it felt to live in a different era.

50 Must-Read Historical Fiction Picture Books

There are so many amazing historical fiction picture books based on a myriad of time periods. Here's some of the best to get started with.