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8 Clever Books About Time Traveling Through History

These clever books about time traveling through history take us to 1960s America, the Arctic in the 1800s, and more.

Historical Fiction for Native American Heritage Month

Pick up Native American historical fiction this Native American Heritage Month, which feature Mi’kmaq, Cherokee, and Lemhi Shoshone cultures.

Travel the Historical World with These November Historical Fiction New Releases

From Taiwan to Italy, these historical fiction new releases coming out in November provide their own trip about the historical world.

Historical Haunted Houses

Chills and thrills await in these 5 books full of historical haunted houses—with hauntings that feel almost plausible.

8 Historical Fiction Novels Set in Scotland

From fantasy to romance, these historical fiction novels set in Scotland show you the glory, brutality, and magic of the country's history.

Vampires Take Historical Fiction

Dracula and Carmilla aren't the only vampires you should fear in these vampire historical fiction books about fighting and becoming monsters.

Cozy Historical Fantasy For Fall

Snuggle up with cozy historical fantasy books full of faerie scholars, magical government workers, and odd-ball couples this fall.

Atmospheric Historical Fiction New Releases October 2024

All the historical fiction new releases you could need coming out in October 2024.

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Shakespearean Women Get Their Own Story

Rosaline, Lady Macbeth, and Desdemona tell their own tales in these stories where Shakespearean women take the forefront.