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 present moment. When it’s done well, a period piece shouldn’t feel like a ...

Clark Gable reading the novel "Gone With the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell. One of his greatest roles was that of Rhett Butler in the MGM film adaption of the book. For history enthusiasts, historical ...

Our columnist picks the year’s outstanding books. Credit...Karan Singh Supported by By Alida Becker Alida Becker was an editor at the Book Review for 30 years. She was the first winner of the National ...

While actual time-travel remains the stuff of science fiction, well-researched historical fiction can fling the mind back through centuries and land you squarely in the action. And the rewards go far ...

When Jessie Burton published The Miniaturist in 2014, it became the fastest-selling debut of the decade, shifting over a ...

"Historical fiction is having a moment", said Cosmopolitan. From novels inspired by Shakespeare to clever reimaginings of Greek myths, there are scores of fascinating books to choose from. "And rest ...

Historical fiction has the power to time-travel readers to different points of time, while making us learn about our world’s history through characters and their stories. The best examples drop you in ...