In 2018, 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' by Heather Morris was a best - selling historical fiction. This book is based on the true story of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew who was sent to Auschwitz. It gives a very personal and harrowing account of life in the concentration camp. Also, 'Educated' by Tara Westover could be considered in a sense as it has elements of a personal history that are quite extraordinary and had a great impact in 2018.
Well, 'Normal People' by Sally Rooney was also among the best - selling fictions in 2020. It's a story about the relationship between two Irish teenagers, Connell and Marianne, as they grow up and navigate through different social classes, love, and self - discovery. The book is known for its realistic portrayal of modern relationships.
One of the best - selling historical fiction books is 'Gone with the Wind'. It vividly depicts the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. The characters like Scarlett O'Hara are iconic.
Another great one is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It takes readers back to 12th - century England, showing the building of a cathedral. The story is full of drama, love, and power struggles among different classes, which appeals to a wide range of readers.
One of the best - selling historical fiction books in 2017 was 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It tells a story about slavery and the journey of a young woman escaping through a fantastical version of the Underground Railroad.
Another great 2019 best - selling historical fiction book was 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood. It's a follow - up to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and continues to explore the dystopian world she created, this time with a focus on the next generation's fight for change. It delves deep into the power structures and the human will to resist within a historical context that seems all too possible.
Some of the best - selling historical fiction books in 2014 might include 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. It's a beautifully written story set during World War II that follows the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy. Another could be 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt which also has historical elements woven into its complex narrative.
One of the well - known books on such a list could be 'Gone with the Wind'. It vividly depicts the American South during the Civil War era. Another might be 'The Pillars of the Earth' which takes readers back to 12th - century England and shows the building of a cathedral and the complex lives of the people involved.
Ken Follett's 'The Pillars of the Earth' is also a best - selling military historical fiction. Set in 12th - century England, it shows the power struggles, including military ones, between different factions, as well as the building of a cathedral. It gives readers a detailed look at the society, politics, and military affairs of that time.
One of the well - known best - selling Russian historical fictions is 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy. It vividly depicts Russian society during the Napoleonic era.
One recent best - selling historical fiction is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It tells a powerful story about two sisters in France during World War II.