Historical Fiction Book Lists for 2023
Are you a Historical Fiction fan? Then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got dozens of engrossing Historical Fiction book lists for you to enjoy. Scroll down to find your next favorite read!

The Ultimate List of Historical Fiction Books
If you don’t know where to start with picking your next historical fiction novel, this is the book list for you.
It includes 65+ mini book reviews separated by sub-genre from the Renaissance to the Gilded Age to WW2 and more. With easy navigation tools and great book recommendations, this is the list you’ll come back to again and again.
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More Historical Fiction Book Lists
The book lists below are carefully curated with our favorite historical fiction novels. You’ll find posts featuring books like Bridgerton or Outlander, Gilded Age stories, WW2 novels picks, and more below.
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- 32 Most Anticipated January 2024 Book Releases by Genre to Love
- The Best Coming-of-Age Books: 39 Amazing Reads
- 15 Novels About Africa To Read and Love
- 17 Historical Mystery Books to Test Your Skills
- 15+ Novels About Fashion and Dazzling Nonfiction Picks Too!
- 80+ Captivating New Fall 2023 Book Releases
- 22 Most Anticipated New December 2023 Book Releases by Genre
- 99+ Great Books Becoming Movies or TV Series in 2023
- Taylor Jenkins Reid Books in Order: 8 Amazing Books to Adore (+PDF)
- 28 Most Anticipated New November 2023 Book Releases by Genre
- 17 Heartwarming Friendship Books for Book Clubs to Read Now
- 25 Best Thought-Provoking Books
- How to Start a Book Club The Easy Way in 2023
- 29 Most Anticipated New October 2023 Book Releases by Genre
- 17 Captivating Books about Con Artists and Thieves
- Ultimate Beach Reads 2023: The Hottest Summer Reads
- 32 Most Anticipated New September 2023 Book Releases by Genre
- 90+ Sensational New Summer 2023 Book Releases
- The Best Audiobooks of All Time for 2023 and Beyond
- 19 Outlander Books in Order: The Best Guide to Diana Gabaldon (+PDF)
- The Best Books of 2023 …so far! 5-Star Books
- 21 Extraordinary & Sad Books That Will Make You Cry
- 34 Most Anticipated New August 2023 Book Releases by Genre
- 21 YA Historical Fiction Books to Read Now
- 20 Fantastic Books Set in the 70s to Devour Now
- 13 Captivating Books about the Royal Family
- 19 Intriguing Novels About Art and Artists
- 23 Absorbing Books About Mothers and Motherhood
- 25 Best Boat Books and Sailing Novels for Vacation
- 10 Captivating Novels about Weather, Hurricanes, and Blizzards
- 12 Exciting Old Hollywood Books Like the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
- The Best Audiobooks of 2022: Audie Awards 2023 Finalists
- 32 Most Anticipated New July 2023 Book Releases by Genre
- 107 Sensational New Spring 2023 Book Releases
- Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton Books in Order: Complete Guide to 20 Books
- 33 Most Anticipated New June 2023 Book Releases by Genre
- 28 Powerful Books About Poverty and Its Impact
- The Best Audiobooks 2021: 2022 Audie Awards Winners
- 12 Stunning Books like Daisy Jones and the Six
- The Best Netflix Book Adaptations of 2023
- 30 Brilliant Books About Sisters and Bonds of Sisterhood
- 40 Most Anticipated New May 2023 Book Releases by Genre
- 8 Sensational Lake Books You Will Love
- 24 Amazing Books Set in Italy to Love
- 21 Alluring Books About Secret Societies You Can’t Put Down
- 20 Brilliant Books Set in Paris to Read Now
- 16 Sensational Books Set in France to Love
- 35 Most Anticipated New April 2023 Book Releases by Genre
- 37 Remarkable Books by Female BIPOC Authors
- 23 Fantastic Full Cast Audiobooks to Listen to Now
- 22 Captivating Detective Books You Won’t Want to Put Down
- 85+ Amazing New Winter 2023 Book Releases
- 32 Most Anticipated New March 2023 Book Releases by Genre
- Goodreads Choice Awards 2022: Best Picks of the Year
- 31 Best Books by Jewish Writers and Authors
- 25 Creative Novels About Music, Bands, and Musicians to Love
- 24 Most Anticipated New February 2023 Book Releases by Genre
- 25+ Beautiful Family Sagas to Fascinate You
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- 29 Most Anticipated New January 2023 Book Releases by Genre
- 14 Delightful Books About Queen Elizabeth II to Remember Her Reign
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- The Best Books for 8-Year-Olds: 40 Great Picks!
- 40 of The Best Books for a 9-Year-Old
- 9 WWI Books Like the Alice Network to Read Now
- 25 Most Anticipated New December 2022 Book Releases by Genre
- The 23 Best Fall Books to Keep You Cozy This Autumn
- 31 Most Anticipated New November 2022 Book Releases by Genre
- 9 Magical Books Like A Discovery of Witches to Love
- 45 of the Best Books for a 13-Year-Old
- 42+ of the Best Books for a 12-Year-Old
- The Best Books for an 11-Year-Old
- 40 of The Best Books for a 10-Year-Old
- 32 Most Anticipated New October 2022 Book Releases by Genre
- 8 Dazzling Jewelry Novels to Adorn Your Bookshelves
- 31 Most Anticipated New September 2022 Book Releases by Genre
- 2023 Read with Jenna Book Club List: The Best Books Ranked
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- Ultimate Beach Reads 2022: The Hottest Summer Reads
- The Best Books of 2022 That Will Amaze You
- The Best British Books to Take You Away
- The Best Historical Romance Novels: 22 Steamy Picks
- 10 Amazing Books About Camp to Take You Back
- 22 Books about Women in the Workplace
- 35 Most Anticipated New August 2022 Book Releases
- Reese Witherspoon Book Club List: Best Books Ranked for 2023 (+PDF)
- 58 of the Best Long Books over 500 Pages
- 10 Delicious Fiction Books about Tea to Indulge in Now
- The Best Fiction Books about Wine
- The Best Canadian Novels by Canadian Authors
- The 20 Best Beach Reads of All Time
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- 17 Devastating Must-Read Books About the Holocaust
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