One great option is 'The Magic Tree House' series. It takes kids on exciting adventures through different historical periods.
I'd recommend 'Dear America' books. They offer engaging stories set in various points in history and give kids a real sense of what life was like back then. Another good one is 'The Time Warp Trio' series, which combines humor and history for a fun read.
One should read 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves. It offers a fascinating view of the Roman Empire. 'The Thorn Birds' by Colleen McCullough is set in Australia and spans generations. And 'The Good Earth' by Pearl S. Buck is an important look at rural China in the early 20th century.
Well, 'All the Light We Cannot See' is an excellent historical fiction book. It tells a story about a blind French girl and a German boy during World War II. Then there's 'The Book Thief' which is also set during World War II, but from the perspective of a young girl in Germany who steals books. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is a classic, set during the French Revolution.
One great 2023 historical fiction is 'The Paris Apartment'. It takes readers into the heart of Paris and weaves a mystery within a historical setting. Another is 'The Cartographers' which combines family secrets with historical cartography. And 'The Cloisters' also stands out, with its exploration of art history in a fictional narrative.
You should check out 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It combines mystery and history in a monastery setting. The detailed descriptions and complex plot make it a must-read.
For kids, 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' is a must - read. The Grinch is such a memorable character and the story teaches about the true meaning of Christmas. 'Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer' is also great. Kids love Rudolph and his adventures. Another good one is 'The Little Match Girl' which is a bit sad but also has a powerful message about kindness at Christmas time.
In 2017, 'The Essex Serpent' by Sarah Perry was a standout. It combined historical elements with a touch of mystery and romance.
One great example is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It's set in 12th - century England and vividly depicts the building of a cathedral. Another is 'Gone with the Wind' which shows the American South during the Civil War. 'All the Light We Cannot See' is also a remarkable one, set during World War II.
One great historical thriller is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It combines historical facts and mystery in a really engaging way. Another is 'Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose'. It's set in a medieval monastery and is full of intrigue.
One must - read is 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy. It gives a detailed account of Russian society during the Napoleonic Wars. Another is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen which shows the social and family life in 19th - century England. Also, 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne, set in Puritan New England, exploring themes of sin and redemption.
One great new historical fiction book is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It tells a powerful story about two sisters in France during World War II. Another is 'Circe' by Madeline Miller, which reimagines the story of the mythological figure Circe in a historical context. And 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee, which follows a Korean family over generations against the backdrop of historical events.