My Top 12 Historical Fiction Reads

This is for all the readers out there… I’m starting a new blog series today!

I get a lot of questions about the books I read. I love recommending books, letting people borrow them from my little library, and honestly, just talking about all things books.

I’ve shared the 20 Books That Changed My Life, but I realized I’ve never really rounded up my all-time favorite books by category. So today we’re changing that. I haven’t included my personal ratings because this list includes only the books I’ve rated either 4.5 or 5 stars.

First up is my all-time favorite category: Historical Fiction.

I’m a sucker for historical fiction novels. My friends joke that if the cover features a person walking away, then I’m going to instantly buy it. They’re not entirely wrong.

*Disclaimer: Some books may include trigger warnings that you should be aware of. Please do your own research and use your own discretion to ensure these books are right for you!

  1. Lilac Girls (#1) — Martha Hall Kelly

  2. Lost Roses (#2) — Martha Hall Kelly

  3. Sunflower Sisters (#3) — Martha Hall Kelly

  4. The Nightingale — Kristin Hannah

  5. Winter Garden — Kristin Hannah

  6. The Tattooist of Auschwitz (#1) — Heather Morris

  7. Cilka’s Journey (#2) — Heather Morris

  8. The Light in Hidden Places — Sharon Cameron

  9. We Were the Lucky Ones — Georgia Hunter

  10. The Winemaker’s Wife — Kristin Harmel

  11. The Book of Lost Names — Kristin Harmel

  12. Salem Falls — Jodi Picoult