Fiction set in the Roaring Twenties

Step into the glittering world of the 1920s, most commonly known as the Roaring Twenties or the Jazz Age. This list features books that capture the culture of Western society during a post-war time of economic prosperity, artistic exploration, and social rebellion. All genres. Feedback and recs welcome!

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created by cetra

last updated July, 2026

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Fun fact - The Girls at the Kingfisher Club is also a Twelve Dancing Princesses retelling

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I just finished The Last Twelve Miles by Erika Robuck, set in 1926. It was a really interesting historical fiction based on a true story!

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i’ll check it out, thank you!

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Can I also recommend 2 books: Quicksand and Passing by Nella Larsen :) Thanks for curating this!

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