Best Seller Books 2019 - Historical Fiction: Which Ones Are the Most Popular?

One of the best - selling historical fiction books in 2018 was 'Circe' by Madeline Miller. It tells the story of the witch Circe from Greek mythology in a very engaging way. The characters are vivid and the writing is beautiful.

Hilary Mantel's 'Wolf Hall' is also a best - seller. It focuses on the life of Thomas Cromwell in 16th - century England. Mantel's writing is masterful as she delves into the politics and power struggles of the Tudor court. The story is rich in historical detail and gives a new perspective on Cromwell.

A top - selling Christian fiction book is 'This Present Darkness' by Frank E. Peretti. It gives readers a fictional look at the spiritual battle that is constantly going on around us. It shows angels and demons at war over a small town, and how the prayers of the believers can make a difference. 'The Mark of the Lion' series by Francine Rivers is also highly regarded. It is set in ancient Rome and follows the story of a young Christian woman, exploring themes of faith, persecution, and love.

'The Miniaturist' by Jessie Burton was also a best - selling historical fiction in 2014. It is set in 17th - century Amsterdam. The story focuses on a young bride who moves into her new husband's house and discovers a miniaturist whose creations seem to have an uncanny knowledge of the secrets within the household. The richly detailed setting of 17th - century Amsterdam and the mystery surrounding the miniaturist attracted many readers.

One of the top - selling 2016 fiction audiobooks was 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. It was extremely popular due to its suspenseful plot that kept listeners on the edge of their seats. The story, told from multiple perspectives, added to the mystery and intrigue.

Kate Quinn's 'The Rose Code' also had a large following. People were drawn to the secrets and the intelligence work at Bletchley Park. It had a great mix of historical facts and fictional drama, which made it stand out. The characters were well - developed and the plot was full of twists.

Another popular one could be 'Gone with the Wind'. Margaret Mitchell's epic novel about the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. It has memorable characters like Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler, and it shows the impact of the war on the lives of people in the South.

Well, 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah has been really popular. It tells the story of a woman during the Great Depression in America. It's a story of struggle and survival, and it's set against a well - researched historical backdrop.

Among the popular ones was 'Transcendent Kingdom' by Yaa Gyasi. It's a story that explores family, grief, and science. Gyasi's writing is both poignant and intelligent, which attracted a lot of readers.

I think 'All Quiet on the Western Front' is really popular. It's been widely read and studied for its portrayal of the futility of war. 'Catch - 22' is also very popular due to its unique and humorous take on military life and bureaucracy. Another popular one is 'The Red Badge of Courage' as it was one of the first books to really explore the inner thoughts of a soldier in battle.