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86 Historical Fiction Titles To Share with Readers | Collection Development

86 Historical Fiction Titles To Share with Readers | Collection Development

Melissa DeWild,  Jun 08, 2022

LJ’s first preview of historical fiction shows the genre is flourishing with a myriad of forthcoming titles. Surveying the next seven months, World War II stories still dominate the offerings. But more titles set during World War I are entering the fray, as are Cold War–set novels and stories starring librarians as spies. Beyond these time frames, titles set in ancient periods through the 1960s also appear, often containing strong elements of mystery or romance. Other findings to note: a wide range of viewpoints offer new takes on history; iconic literary characters and historical figures appear in many books; and the use of dual time lines connecting past and present is prevalent. 

Voices in the Dead House
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Voices in the Dead House

Norman Lock | FICTION,  May 01, 2022

Lock captures the strong personalities of Whitman and Alcott without glossing over their flaws in this fascinating snapshot of history.
Take My Hand

Take My Hand

Dolen Perkins-Valdez | FICTION,  Apr 01, 2022

With prose that steeps readers in this heart-wrenching story, Perkins-Valdez confronts with the atrocities that have been inflicted on those living in poverty while giving nuance and dignity to her characters along with glimmers of hope. This is an exceptional read.
Funny You Should Ask

Funny You Should Ask

Elissa Sussman | FICTION,  Mar 11, 2022

After writing YA novels (Drawn That Way; Stray; Burn), Sussman makes her adult fiction debut with a smart and sexy tale of second-chance love. The story thoroughly satisfies on a romantic level and packs an emotional punch with genuine characters.
Hotel Portofino
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Hotel Portofino

J. P. O’Connell | FICTION,  Jan 01, 2022

Already slated to air as a TV series on PBS, O’Connell’s (The Ethiopian) historical novel, brimming with drama, romance, and intrigue set on the beautiful Italian Riviera during the 1920s, is perfect for fans of Downton Abbey. It also includes a diverse cast of characters and deftly addresses the prejudices of the era.
All of You Every Single One
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All of You Every Single One

Beatrice Hitchman | FICTION,  Jan 01, 2022

Hitchman (Petite Mort) has written an absorbing novel of love and lust and found family that spans 1910 to 1946, a period when Vienna was a haven for queer couples, then turned dangerous when the Nazi Party ascended to power.
The Saints of Swallow Hill
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The Saints of Swallow Hill

Donna Everhart | FICTION,  Dec 30, 2021

Everhart’s (The Moonshiner’s Daughter) latest Southern historical novel is full of tragedy and abuse with characters who initially aren’t easy to like, but the story becomes much more appealing as Del and Rae Lynn grow into protagonists to root for, in a unique setting.
Antoinette’s Sister: A Novel of the Unknown Sister of Marie Antoinette
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Antoinette’s Sister: A Novel of the Unknown Sister of Marie Antoinette

Diana Giovinazzo | FICTION,  Dec 17, 2021

With a narrative focused on Charlotte and interspersed with letters from her siblings and mother, Giovinazzo’s (The Woman in Red) captivating novel highlights the rise and fall of a strong female monarch against the backdrop of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars.
Her Hidden Genius
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Her Hidden Genius

Marie Benedict | FICTION,  Dec 10, 2021

As she does so well, Benedict (The Mystery of Mrs. Christie; with Victoria Christopher Murray, The Personal Librarian) again illuminates an overlooked female historical figure, accessibly highlighting Franklin’s scientific achievements and also depicting some of her personal life.
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