I love historical fiction, but it's too easy to get stuck in WWII Europe or the US Civil War. These are just a few of my favorites set in different areas of the globe. I usually use the Historical Novel Society 's definition of a historical novel as my guide (events 50 years old or did not happen in the author's lifetime). I also include ones that cross genres.
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last updated October, 2025
This is such a fun list!! However, just wanted to note that Maus is non-fiction and is based off of the authors father’s experiences.
True. My bad. I think we read it in conjunction with something else and perimenopause brain forgot
Ooo I love the theme of this list