Can you recommend some favorite historical fiction books?

I highly recommend 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. It's a fantasy epic with amazing world - building. Tolkien creates Middle - earth, filled with different races like hobbits, elves, and dwarves. The story of Frodo's journey to destroy the One Ring is full of adventure, friendship, and heroism.

I really like 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. It's set during World War II and tells the story of a blind French girl and a German boy. 'The Book Thief' is also a wonderful historical fiction. It's about a young girl in Nazi Germany who steals books. And 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is a classic. It portrays the French Revolution and the lives of the people during that tumultuous time.

One of the books from that list could be 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt. It's a great historical fiction with a rich narrative set in different time periods.

One of the great historical fiction books from 2016 could be 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It's a powerful novel that reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad underground. It gives a vivid and often harrowing look at the experience of slaves trying to escape to freedom.

One great book from that list could be 'A Game of Thrones' by George R.R. Martin. It's set in a fictional medieval - like world full of political intrigue, complex characters, and epic battles.

One of the great historical fiction books from 2017 could be 'The Essex Serpent'. It is set in Victorian England and follows the story of a widow who moves to a small village. There, rumors of a mythical serpent start to spread. The book beautifully captures the era's atmosphere, from the social norms to the scientific thinking of the time.

Another great one might be 'March' by Geraldine Brooks. It gives a unique perspective on the events of 'Little Women' from the father's point of view during the Civil War. It's a very engaging read that delves deep into the historical context of that time.

One book from that list could be 'The Confessions of Catherine de Medici' which offers a fictionalized look into the life of Catherine de Medici. It delves into the politics, power struggles, and personal relationships of the time.

One of the great historical fiction books from that list could be 'The Other Boleyn Girl'. It vividly portrays the Tudor court and the relationship between Mary and Anne Boleyn.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It's set in 12th - century England and vividly depicts the building of a cathedral. Another is 'Gone with the Wind' which is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of Scarlett O'Hara.