What are some popular series historical fiction books?

Some excellent historical fiction series books include 'The Cousins' War' series by Philippa Gregory. It focuses on the Wars of the Roses period in English history. The books are filled with political intrigue, love, and power struggles. 'The Temeraire' series by Naomi Novik is also quite popular. It's an alternate history where dragons are used in Napoleonic Wars. It offers a unique perspective on that historical period with exciting battles and interesting dragon - related lore.

One reason is that they offer a way to experience history in a more engaging way. Instead of just reading dry facts, we get to follow fictional characters through historical events. For example, in 'The Outlander' series, we see the Scottish Highlands through Claire's eyes. Another factor is the sense of escapism. We can be transported to different times and places like medieval Europe or ancient Rome.

Well, 'I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941' is quite well - known. It gives a child's - eye view of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. 'I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906' is also great. It describes how people endured the destruction of the earthquake. And don't forget 'I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944' which shows the horrors of the Nazi regime from a young perspective.

The 'Ken Follett Century Trilogy' is quite popular. It spans different historical periods including World War 2. Follett is known for his well - researched and engaging stories that bring the era to life.

Well, 'The Thirteenth Tale' had a lot of fans too. It's a gothic - style historical fiction that weaves a complex web of mystery and family secrets. The atmospheric writing and the way it unfolds the story over different time periods really attracted readers.

Also, 'Pachinko' was popular. Its multi - generational story of a Korean family was appealing to a wide range of readers. It not only told a great family story but also educated readers about the historical context of Korea under Japanese rule and the experiences of Korean immigrants.

Well, 'Homegoing' was also very popular. Its multi - generational and multi - cultural story was very engaging. It was able to connect different historical periods and places in a very seamless way, which made it stand out among the other historical fiction books of 2016.

'The Witch Elm' by Tana French. It's a gripping tale that has elements of historical context blended with mystery. The characters are complex and the story unfolds in a way that keeps you hooked as you learn about their pasts and the secrets they hold.

Some historical fiction books that are part of a series can also be popular. If there was a book in the 2008 list that was part of a series about ancient Rome, for example, it could be popular. Readers often like to follow a story over multiple books, getting deeper into the history and the characters as the series progresses.

I'm not entirely sure which ones were the most popular, but 'Bring Up the Bodies' was very well - received. It won many awards and was highly praised for its writing style and historical accuracy.