historical fiction

A Riveting Civil War Novel of Romance and Espionage

Across the River is a lush and languid historical spy novel set during the Civil War. This novel by Richard Snodgrass is the fourth in a series, following the critically praised Furnass Towers Trilogy. Colin Lyle is the owner of the Keystone Steam Works and lives in Furnass, Pennsylvania with…

Ann LinebergerJuly 2, 2019

Thrillers

Detective Team Unveils Mystery in 1930s Chicago

Michelle Cox suspects she may have once lived in the 1930s. Perhaps that is why she writes about the period so adeptly. Chicago is the setting for her award-winning Henrietta and Inspector Howard series, engaging plots that charm us with modern-minded characters enmeshed in a world full of social expectations,…

Anne Eliot FeldmanJune 12, 2019

Fiction

One Girl Becomes the Catalyst for Civil Rights in Her New Jersey Suburb

The way we experience our lives and what becomes our collective history is impacted in no small part by our position within society. Against the Grain (Woodhall Press) explores a tumultuous time in U.S. history from a variety of viewpoints to show how the same sequence of events can impact…

Paige VigliaroloNovember 9, 2022

Thrillers

“A Child Lost” in 1930s Chicago Grips Professional Sleuthing Family

Michelle Cox's Henrietta and Inspector Howard series is a delightful mix of historical fiction and intrigue with a bit of saucy lovemaking tossed in. In A Child Lost (She Writes Press), the fifth book, she adds spooky. Right away, we get swept into the story. We meet little Anna, the…

Sherri DaleyMarch 23, 2020

Fiction

“A Bend in the River” Explores Conflict Between Sisters in War-Torn Vietnam

Libby Fischer Hellman’s latest novel A Bend in the River centers on two young South Vietnamese sisters whose bucolic childhoods in the Mekong Delta change forever when U.S. soldiers invade their small village one morning in March 1968 to hunt down Viet Cong. The book opens with a question: “Is…

Anne Eliot FeldmanOctober 7, 2020

Fiction

Atmospheric and Lyrical Coming-of-Age Novel From Pulitzer Winner Jane Smiley

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley gives readers a fully atmospheric novel brimming with grit and glitter. In Lucky, we watch one woman’s rise to fame and the journey across changing times to find herself. Folk Musician's Rise to Fame When we meet Jodie Rattler, she is six years old and…

Kelsey HallApril 23, 2024

Fiction

1920s Glamour Meets Sisterhood in Novel of London’s First Female Crime Syndicate

In Queens of London by Heather Webb, the Forty Elephants is a group of ferocious, loyal and determined women who definitely don’t need a man to help them make their way. When Alice Diamond, “Diamond Annie,” is elected to be their leader, she aims for the stars. Nothing is too…

Lydia LefevreFebruary 12, 2024

Listicles Miscellany

The Stories That Clicked With Readers This Year…

As 2023 draws to a close, we at BookTrib are reflecting on yet another year of great books, interesting stories, and changes in the publishing world. We covered new releases, helped you discover books you probably haven’t heard of before, saw some of our favorites adapted to the big screen,…

BookTribDecember 27, 2023

Fiction Listicles

New Horizons: 5 Stories About Adapting in an Unfamiliar Culture

The unfamiliar can be intimidating, especially when you move to a new country, immerse yourself in a new culture, or are thrown into unexpected living conditions. But a strong will, a kind stranger, a loved one, or a good enough reason to stay is all it takes to get through…

Women's Fiction Writers AssociationDecember 27, 2023

Fiction Listicles

5 Historical Novels Highlighting Human Connection in the Midst of Unimaginable Horrors

Even in the darkest moments in the world, people always find a way to come together, support one another, fight for what is right, and help each other survive. This list focuses on stories that take place during dangerous and deadly moments in history, where civil war, genocide and violence…

Megan BeauregardNovember 2, 2023

Fiction

Historical Novel Portrays Man Who Does Monstrous Things to Curb Insatiable Appetite

Take a step into the past, 1798 to be exact, where we find Tarare, The Glutton of Lyon in A.K. Blakemore’s latest novel, The Glutton. Nuns working in a Versailles hospital are watching over this man, who has a ravenous, insatiable appetite for, well … everything. And I mean everything.…

Lydia LefevreOctober 31, 2023

Fiction Listicles

Family Sagas on Audio with Creative and Unconventional Structures

I often tell people that family sagas are my favorite kind of novel. I have read hundreds, probably, and I haven’t gotten sick of them yet. There are so many different kinds of families, and there's so much rich emotional territory to explore in familial relationships — I don’t see…

Laura SacktonOctober 6, 2023

Fiction Recommended

Heartfelt & Enchanting Love Story Enriched by Historic Puerto Rican Backdrop

Margarita Barresi’s debut novel A Delicate Marriage (Atmosphere Press) weaves a romantic story of an idealistic coming-of-age couple building a new marriage on their home island of Puerto Rico. Within the 1935-1952 timeframe for the story, Puerto Rico is ripe for its own coming of age, with economic and public…

Anne Eliot FeldmanOctober 10, 2023

Fiction

Mystery, History and the Radio City Rockettes Combine in New Novel

A singular timeline with a thriller vibe is a slight change from previous novels, but Fiona Davis upped her game with these added elements of excitement along with her special touches we know and love. Centering around a NYC landmark, in this case Radio City Music Hall, in the 1950s, The…

Jennifer BlankfeinAugust 28, 2023

Fiction Listicles

Rhys Bowen Recommends Summer Historical Fiction Reads

As we battle the summer heat, I’m sure many of us are enjoying staying indoors and reading or finding a shady spot beside some water. So, I’m happy to share some suggestions for my fellow fans of the historical novel. It seems we’re still obsessed with recent history and suddenly…

Rhys BowenJuly 27, 2023

Listicles

6 Novels About the Great Women Behind the Greatest Artists

Monet, Picasso, Rodin. These names have gone down in history as essential and influential visionaries who have shaped our idea of art and culture. But what about those who supported these artists? All these men had women behind the scenes who helped them in their careers and modeled for their…

Cameron KimballJune 8, 2023

A Riveting Civil War Novel of Romance and Espionage

Detective Team Unveils Mystery in 1930s Chicago

“A Child Lost” in 1930s Chicago Grips Professional Sleuthing Family

“A Bend in the River” Explores Conflict Between Sisters in War-Torn Vietnam

The Stories That Clicked With Readers This Year…

New Horizons: 5 Stories About Adapting in an Unfamiliar Culture

5 Historical Novels Highlighting Human Connection in the Midst of Unimaginable Horrors

Family Sagas on Audio with Creative and Unconventional Structures

Heartfelt & Enchanting Love Story Enriched by Historic Puerto Rican Backdrop

Rhys Bowen Recommends Summer Historical Fiction Reads

6 Novels About the Great Women Behind the Greatest Artists

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