Sadeqa Johnson’s “Keeper of Lost Children” is historical fiction at its best
The bestselling author of the “The House of Eve” is back with a powerful novel about an overlooked chapter in Black history, told through three unforgettable protagonists.
Historical Fiction
Maggie Stiefvater wants to bring childlike wonder to adults with "The Listeners"
The author of beloved YA series like The Raven Cycle and The Shiver Trilogy turns her awe-inducing prose on an adult audience with a historical, magical story about a luxury West Virginia hotel.
Emilia Hart explores the connection between women and the sea in "The Sirens"
The author’s magical realist novel is also a fascinating dive into Australia’s history as a destination for convict ships.
Marie Benedict shares a few of her obsessions
The bestselling author and voracious listener shares 5 faves that kept her in the driver's seat for hours.
Allegra Goodman on the 16th-century castaway who inspired "Isola"
The acclaimed author of "Sam" turns to historical fiction with the shocking tale of a noblewoman fighting for love and survival.
Oscar Wilde’s family steps into the spotlight
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.
Deadly infatuations and true love collide in "All the Colors of the Dark"
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.
In “Long Island,” Colm Tóibín gives a second act to characters from his beloved novel “Brooklyn”
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.
“The Wealth of Shadows” is a captivating thriller about economic warfare
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.
“All the Glimmering Stars” is an extraordinary story of love and survival
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.
Experience the sounds, scandals, and speakeasies of the Prohibition Era
Explore this fascinating moment in American history through works of fiction and nonfiction alike.
With “Wandering Stars,” Tommy Orange delivers a stunning follow-up to his breakout debut
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.