Can you name some recent best sellers in historical fiction?

Sally Rooney's novels have been recent Irish best - sellers. Her works, like 'Normal People', are popular for their exploration of modern relationships, youth culture, and the complex emotions of young adults in Ireland.

'Malibu Rising' is also among the recent best - sellers. It's set in Malibu and follows the lives of four siblings. It has elements of family drama, love, and a wild party that changes everything for them. It gives a great peek into the glamorous yet complex lives of the rich in Malibu.

One recent best - seller in fiction is 'Where the Crawdads Sing'. It's a story that beautifully combines mystery, nature, and coming - of - age elements. The vivid descriptions of the marshlands and the complex character of Kya draw readers in.

'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides is also very popular. It's about a woman who stops speaking after murdering her husband. The psychologist who tries to figure out her motives is at the center of this gripping crime story. There are a lot of psychological elements that make it a great read.

Sure. 'The Essex Serpent' was a well - received historical fiction in 2017. It's set in the Victorian era and involves a mysterious serpent - like creature and the people who are intrigued and frightened by it. The story also delves into the relationships and social norms of that time.

Sure. 'The Water Dancer' by Ta - Nehisi Coates is a great one. It's a story that combines historical elements of slavery in the United States with a touch of magic. It's a very thought - provoking read.

Sure. 'The Pull of the Stars' by Emma Donoghue is a great 2020 historical fiction best seller. It is set during the 1918 flu pandemic in an Irish maternity ward. It shows the harrowing experiences of nurses and patients during that difficult time, with themes of love, sacrifice, and survival.

One of the best - selling historical fictions is 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens. It vividly depicts the events leading up to the French Revolution. 'Cold Mountain' is another good one, set during the American Civil War. It tells the story of a Confederate soldier's journey back home. Also, 'The Other Boleyn Girl' is popular, which focuses on the Boleyn family during the reign of Henry VIII.

Sure. 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens was a best seller. It has elements of historical fiction as it's set in the 1950s - 60s in the marshlands of North Carolina. It's a story about a girl named Kya who grows up alone in the marshes and is suspected of murder.

Sure. 'Educated' was a best - seller. It's really inspiring as it shows how the author overcame her difficult family situation to pursue knowledge.