Getting truly lost in a good historical fiction story is like stepping back in time. Between the fascinating details of bygone eras, generations-spanning mysteries and courageous characters overcoming ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to historical fiction books about war, the options are endless. Whether you want to read about The Civil War, World ...

For pure escapism, there’s nothing quite like historical fiction. These vividly imagined novels transport you back to another time and place, from a sweeping love story against the backdrop of the ...

Our columnist picks the year’s outstanding books. Credit...Photo illustration by Sebastian Mast Supported by By Alida Becker Alida Becker was an editor at the Book Review for 30 years. She was the ...

As an American Girl doll lover and avid reader, the American Girl historical books were a hallmark of my childhood. Whenever a new historical doll came out, I was almost as excited to read the ...

Historical fiction novels can broaden our understanding of various eras of history, fashion, music and politics. While some books in the genre might make you feel like you are reading a textbook, the ...

Black women have always been at the center of the story—even when history tried to write us out. Thankfully, a brilliant group of contemporary African-American authors is giving our foremothers the ...

Hello, fellow readers. Today’s installment of Kale on Books comes to you from another Kale. Because Wilford was on vacation in Europe, your book recommendations will come from me, his daughter, ...