Recs if you like Wolf Hall...

All of his picks since 2008, both summer reading lists and yearly round-ups.

This list brings together fiction from around the world that documents historical events or periods of time. Titles in this list aren't necessarily "historical fiction" but do have an important historical element to them.

I find fiction is an easy media to help educate me about world history I never learned in school. These titles aim to bring to light historical events that may not be taught in schools!

As always, I'm open to any and all suggestions! 🤠

You've built up your skills as an engaged reader - now it's time to start reaping the benefits! Every book on this list was chosen because it's genuinely enjoyable AND hiding something underneath the surface worth finding. The goal isn't to find the "right" answer, but to trust your own instincts as a reader and see where that takes you. Start in your favorite genre - it makes close reading feel like a game, not homework. Happy Reading Boundlings!!

A mix of reader favorites and editorial picks from The New York Times—100 books that defined the 21st century.

secret plots, political moves, and pursuits of power all within imperial, royal, or noble courts.

NYT Top 100 of the 21st Century: Reader's Choice. In order as published in 2024

In order from #1 (My Brilliant Friend) to 100 (Tree of Smoke)

I'm a huge fan of Maisie's music and her newest album Florescence has been playing nonstop since it came out. She's a passionate reader, so over the years many books recommendations have accumulated and I thought it would be cute to make a list out of them. Info taken from her Goodreads and Instagram accounts, newsletter, podcast, and various interviews she did. I will update this list as new recs come up, but if I miss something feel free to suggest it in the comments.

If you tell me it's political fantasy, I don't need to hear more, thank you

(I might add a few historical fiction as well if it's heavily political -in my opinion, or if it's recommended as such)

Historical fiction in medieval or early modern settings, from the court of Henry VIII to medieval monasteries.

A list published in 2024 by the New York Times, as voted on by 503 novelists, poets, critics, and other book lovers—with a little help from the staff of The New York Times Book Review

A list published by The Guardian on 5/16/2026, as voted on by authors, critics, and academics worldwide.

The Guardian Top 100 Best Novels

according to the New York Times

These are mostly in order by year

How many have you read?

Keeping up with the 700+ books featured on Overdue since 2013

Both Fiction and Non-fiction books around War Of The Roses and Tudor era.

Feel free to comment additional books! I'm just adding books as I find them.

The list of the 100 best books of the 21st century from the New York Times