Historical Fiction

The author’s magical realist novel is also a fascinating dive into Australia’s history as a destination for convict ships.

The bestselling author and voracious listener shares 5 faves that kept her in the driver's seat for hours.

The acclaimed author of "Sam" turns to historical fiction with the shocking tale of a noblewoman fighting for love and survival.

Louis Bayard’s engrossing new novel “The Wildes” tells the story of the iconic writer’s wife and sons, and how the toll of public scandal shaped the family for decades.

Spanning centuries and continents, here are the best historical fiction audiobooks in our catalog.

Chris Whitaker draws on 1970s history and his childhood experiences in a genre-bending tale of love and mystery as a serial killer stalks a Missouri town.

The celebrated Irish author on his intimate approach to storytelling, why he keeps returning to his hometown setting of Enniscorthy, and his best advice for aspiring writers.

With a fresh angle on WWII and a knack for making complex economic concepts thrilling, Graham Moore’s latest historical novel pulls off the improbable, twice.

Mark Sullivan’s deeply researched new novel depicts the real-life story of two teenagers who escaped the horrors of child-soldiering for a Ugandan warlord.

Explore this fascinating moment in American history through works of fiction and nonfiction alike.

The dazzling sequel to “There There” plumbs Native American history and the contemporary echoes of trauma in an epic, multigenerational novel that sings in audio.