Historical novels are a perfect combination of escapism and enrichment. Through these works of fiction, readers can learn ...

We know novels have the power to take us to different places and time periods. And with biographical historical fiction books ...

The best historical novels of 2024 do all this and more, covering many millennia as they take us from ancient Greece to Shakespearean London to Cold War Europe. How are we classifying a period piece?

This year has seen a remarkable array of novels that transport us through time and across continents. Here are our top picks ...

A good historical novel has the power to transport us back to a different time and make it seem as real and immediate as our ...

Here are the year’s notable fiction, poetry and nonfiction, chosen by the staff of The New York Times Book Review.

I’m not sure if 2024 had a novel, like 2022’s “Babel” or 2023’s “Fourth Wing,” that took the world by storm and reshaped the ...

So, whether you’re already a fan of all things romance or have wanted to start reading more, you’ll be pleased to hear that I’ve rounded up the very best ... as a historical romance, given the time ...

A good historical novel has the power to transport us ... (Hamish Hamilton) Jodi Picoult’s first foray into historical fiction sees the best-selling author ask us to consider: what if ...