Can you recommend any books from '2018 best historical fiction'?

I would recommend 'The Book Thief' from the 25. It's set during World War II in Nazi Germany. The story is told from the perspective of Death and follows a young girl who steals books. It's a beautifully written and poignant story that really makes you feel the era.

Sure. 'The Paying Guests' by Sarah Waters is a great one. It's set in post - World War I England. It shows the changing social and economic landscape of the time through the story of a widow who takes in lodgers, which leads to a complex web of relationships and secrets.

Sure. 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' is a great pick. It follows the story of Addie who makes a Faustian bargain and lives for centuries, showing different historical periods through her eyes.

Sure. 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is one of them. It offers a vivid portrayal of Tudor England, especially the life of Thomas Cromwell. Another great one is 'All the Light We Cannot See' which is set during World War II and tells a heart - wrenching story of a blind French girl and a German boy.

Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages, with complex characters and a richly detailed historical backdrop.

Sure. 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett. It's a story about twin sisters who take different paths in life in the context of the American South over the decades. It touches on themes like race, identity, and family.

Sure. 'The Underground Railroad' is a must - read. It reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad underground, which is a very creative take on a well - known part of American history. It shows the brutality of slavery and the hope of freedom.

Well, 'Lincoln in the Bardo' by George Saunders is quite remarkable. It's set during the time of Abraham Lincoln's grief over his son's death. The book uses an unconventional style with multiple voices from the bardo (a kind of in - between state). It gives a very different perspective on Lincoln and the historical era.

Sure. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a great one. It shows racial issues in the American South in the 1930s. Another good one is 'The Good Earth' by Pearl S. Buck, which gives insights into rural Chinese life. And 'Roots' by Alex Haley is also very important, tracing an African - American family's history.

Sure. 'The Goldfinch' is a must - read. It's not only a historical fiction but also a coming - of - age story. The story is set against the backdrop of the art world and different historical eras. It's beautifully written and the descriptions of the settings are so vivid that you feel like you are actually there.