I also recommend 'The Snow Child' by Eowyn Ivey. It's set in 1920s Alaska and is based on a Russian fairy tale. The descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness and the life of the settlers there are really captivating.
Sure. 'Bring Up the Bodies' by Hilary Mantel is great. It's a continuation of the story started in 'Wolf Hall' and further explores the Tudor era.
Well, 'The Light Between Oceans' by M.L. Stedman is worth reading. It takes place after World War I and tells a heart - wrenching story about a lighthouse keeper and a moral dilemma he faces when he and his wife find a baby.
Yes. 'The Alice Network' by Kate Quinn is a very popular WWII historical fiction on Goodreads. It follows two female spies, one during WWI and one during WWII, and shows the connection between their stories. 'The Lost Girls of Paris' by Pam Jenoff is also a great read. It's about a group of female spies in Paris during WWII. Also, 'We Were the Lucky Ones' by Georgia Hunter is a story about a family's survival during the Holocaust, and it's highly recommended in the Goodreads best WWII historical fictions.
Sure. 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood is a great pick. It's a sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and continues to explore the dystopian world in a historical context. It gives more insights into the society and the characters.
Yes. 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series can be considered as top teen fictions. It's a magical world full of talking animals and epic battles. 'The Hate U Give' is an important one that deals with issues like racism. 'Fangirl' is a relatable story for many teens about a girl who is a big fan of a book series.
Sure. 'The Girls' by Emma Cline was on Goodreads in 2016. It's inspired by the Manson Family murders. Another is 'The Sympathizer' by Viet Thanh Nguyen, which is set during the Vietnam War.
Sure. 'The Alice Network' is a great one. It weaves together two timelines, one during World War I and the other after World War II. The story follows female spies and is full of mystery and historical facts.
Yes, 'The Last Convertible' by Anton Myrer is a good one. It's set during World War II and follows the lives of a group of college friends as they are drawn into the war. It shows how their relationships change and how they face the challenges of the war.
There was also 'A Discovery of Witches' by Deborah Harkness. It combines historical elements with fantasy, set in a world where witches, vampires, and daemons exist in a complex society. The historical details of Oxford and the academic world are well - drawn, making it an interesting read for those who like historical fictions with a twist.
Sure. 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell is a classic. It's set during the American Civil War. Scarlett O'Hara's complex love for Ashley and Rhett Butler is at the center of this epic story. The historical backdrop of the war - torn South adds depth to the romance.
Well, from Goodreads giveaways, 'The Miniaturist' is an interesting historical fiction. It takes place in 17th - century Amsterdam and follows a young bride who receives miniatures that seem to have a strange connection to her life. Also, 'The Underground Railroad' is a powerful historical fiction. It reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad and shows the harrowing journey of a slave girl trying to escape to freedom. And 'A Gentleman in Moscow' is set in post - revolutionary Russia and is about a count who is under house arrest in a hotel.
One of the great historical fictions from Goodreads in 2022 could be 'The Four Winds' by Kristin Hannah. It's a story set during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl era, really showing the hardships of that time.