historical fiction
Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead
A furniture dealer four years out of the crooked life needs Jackson 5 tickets for his daughter, and the only man who can get them is a corrupt detective with a subpoena a…
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
A furniture salesman with a business degree, a signed photo of Lena Horne, and a cousin who cannot stop volunteering him for robberies. Whitehead's Harlem novel is a heis…
In One Brief Moment All Eternity by Elif Shafak
Emma Bovary opens the book by putting her author on trial, and thirty women take the stand after her. Elif Shafak's life of Gustave Flaubert is a biography told entirely …
The Disappearers by Marlon James
Seven men rehearse a gay prison play in 1988 Kingston. One night a crowd arrives, and two of the cast are never seen again. Marlon James has written the longest, hardest …
May We Feed the King by Rebecca Perry
A woman who arranges fake food in historic houses finds a king nobody wanted to remember. Rebecca Perry's debut is the quiet triumph of the Booker Prize 2026 longlist.
The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
An honest, spoiler-free review of The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, a 1940s Mexican domestic noir about a con man, a proud spinster, and her scheming niece.
A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys
A thoughtful, spoiler-free review of A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys, a 1927 Detroit mystery about a designing heiress, a secret artists' residency, and vanishing women…
Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson
Sadeqa Johnson's Keeper of Lost Children illuminates the forgotten Brown Baby Plan through three compelling perspectives. This comprehensive review examines the novel's s…
Women of a Promiscuous Nature by Donna Everhart
Discover Women of a Promiscuous Nature by Donna Everhart—a gripping historical novel exposing the American Plan's unjust detention of women in 1940s North Carolina. Read …
The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams
Comprehensive review of The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams. Explore this multi-generational epic following seven generations of Black women navigatin…
Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens by Elaine Mary Griffin
Shadows in the Pleasure Gardens by Elaine Mary Griffin is a richly atmospheric historical mystery set on racetracks and in courtrooms, where loyalty, truth, and ambition …
Elham Lemeur
Elham LEMEUR, Franco-Moroccan, born in 1966 in France. She works as an accountant in Paris. She is a fan of classic films and science-fiction novels.
Bitter Passage by Colin Mills
Discover the chilling and captivating world of Bitter Passage by Colin Mills. This debut novel masterfully blends historical fiction with psychological thriller elements,…
The Granddaughter by Bernhard Schlink
Discover Bernhard Schlink’s latest novel, The Granddaughter, a powerful exploration of family, political radicalization, and historical memory. A nuanced, thought-provoki…
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
In Claire Keegan’s powerful novella “Small Things Like These,” the austere beauty of a small Irish town in 1985 serves as the backdrop for a profound moral awakening.
The Road to the Country by Chigozie Obioma
Discover the mystical journey of redemption, fate, and war in Chigozie Obioma’s latest novel, The Road to the Country. Set during the Nigerian Civil War, this review delv…
Alexander Morpheigh
In "The Pythagorean," Alexander Morpheigh boldly reimagines this legendary philosopher's world, weaving a tale that is part historical fiction, part philosophical discour…
Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers
Discover Clare Chambers' 'Shy Creatures,' a novel set in 1960s Britain that explores the themes of confinement, trauma, and redemption through the lens of art therapy and…
The Pythagorean by Alexander Morpheigh
Discover 'The Pythagorean' by Alexander Morpheigh, a novel that blends time travel, philosophy, and ancient wisdom. Follow Theodore's journey from modern Athens to ancien…
When We Flew Away by Alice Hoffman
Bringing Anne’s World to Life Alice Hoffman has an extraordinary gift for illuminating the inner lives of young women on the cusp of adulthood. In “When We Flew Away,” sh…
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Discover the heart-wrenching tale of friendship, loyalty, and resilience in Marjan Kamali's "The Lion Women of Tehran." It explores the rich cultural backdrop of Iran, th…
There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
Discover the mesmerizing power of water and memory in Elif Shafak's novel "There Are Rivers in the Sky." This book explores Shafak's masterful storytelling, weaving toget…
The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
In The Seventh Veil of Salome, Silvia Moreno-Garcia weaves a mesmerizing tale that intertwines the glamour of 1950s Hollywood with the legend of Salome. This dazzling nov…
This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud
Claire Messud's latest novel, "This Strange Eventful History," is longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize. It's a powerful family saga that delves into themes of displacemen…