Historical Fiction

A gripping tale of friendship and heroism set against the backdrop of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, focusing on two boys navigating chaos and prejudice.

Sophie's Choice, by William Styron, is a profound tale of love, survival, and haunting regret, centered around three intertwined lives in post-WWII Brooklyn, revealing devastating secrets.

In 'Grenade' by Alan Gratz, two young boys from opposing sides of World War II face the brutal realities of war on Okinawa, leading to life-altering decisions.

'Memoirs of a Geisha' by Arthur Golden is a captivating fictional account of a young girl's transformation into one of Japan's most celebrated geishas, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Japan.

A Passage to India by E.M. Forster explores the complex relationships and racial tensions between British colonialists and Indian citizens during the Indian independence movement, highlighting themes of friendship, cultural clash, and justice.

In 'Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone,' Diana Gabaldon continues the epic Outlander series, depicting the Frasers' struggle to protect their family amidst the looming Revolutionary War.

Ground Zero by Alan Gratz intertwines two gripping stories of survival and hope, set during the 9/11 attacks and in war-torn Afghanistan, exploring human resilience in the face of devastation.

A Farewell to Arms is a poignant tale of love and war, following an American ambulance driver and his romantic involvement with an English nurse during World War I.

Outlander follows Claire Randall, a WWII nurse who time-travels to 1743 Scotland and finds herself torn between her 20th-century husband and a passionate young Scotsman.

Dreaming in Cuban by Cristina García is a poignant story of a family divided by the Cuban revolution, blending magical realism with themes of politics, separation, and identity.

The Book of Lamentations by Rosario Castellanos is a profound exploration of a fictional Mayan uprising in Chiapas, intertwining historical depth with the complexities of power, victimhood, and cultural identity.

A poignant tale of self-discovery and empowerment, The Color Purple chronicles the life of Celie, an African-American woman overcoming abuse and oppression in early 20th-century Georgia.

The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay is a compelling coming-of-age story that explores themes of racism, resilience, and friendship through the life of Peekay, an English boy growing up in South Africa during the 1930s and 40s.

Shōgun by James Clavell is a compelling historical fiction novel about an Englishman's journey in 17th-century Japan, exploring cultural clashes, political intrigue, and personal transformation.

East of Eden by John Steinbeck is a multi-generational saga exploring themes of identity, love, and moral choices, set against a backdrop of California's Salinas Valley.

Allies by Alan Gratz is an intense, multi-perspective narrative that captures the heroism and sacrifices of D-Day through the eyes of various young soldiers and civilians.

'The Island' by Victoria Hislop is a compelling tale of four generations entangled in love, tragedy, war, and the devastating impact of leprosy, set against the backdrop of Crete and the leper colony of Spinalonga.

The Alienist by Caleb Carr is a historical thriller set in 1896 New York, following a psychologist and a journalist as they create a psychological profile to catch a serial killer.

Geraldine Brooks' 'Horse' is a riveting novel intertwining the histories of an enslaved groom, an iconic racehorse, and an evocative piece of art, exploring themes of race, obsession, and American history.

'The Tin Drum' by Günter Grass is a darkly humorous and profound novel about Oskar Matzerath, who lives through Nazi Germany, offering a satirical view on human nature and history.