Historical fiction is always hard to nail down because there are so many amazing books taking place a different times. This year proved to be extremely difficult (as always) and there was no easy way to narrow it down to five. So we didn’t!
1. All Manner of Things by Susie Finkbeiner
Finkbeiner is a master at pulling readers into her settings. We felt so connected with this family that we yearned for simpler times throughout the entire book. The book has such raw emotion throughout that readers may find themselves shedding a tear or two.
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2. Stay by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Each time we pick up a Catherine Ryan Hyde book we think it can’t possibly be better than the last, but she proves us wrong every single time. Stay is a perfectly crafted tale of what it means to care for someone and love them enough to want them to stay in this world.
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3. The Noise of War by Vincent B. Davis II
The next installment in the Sertoris novels takes things to a new level. The continuation of his progression into politics makes history come alive. We can’t wait for the next book!
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4. Within these Lines by Stephanie Morrill
A heart wrenching story about the Japanese internment in California as told through the eyes of a young Italian female in San Francisco. This book will be great to explain history to today’s younger generation.
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5. The Number of Love by Roseanna M. White
This book was like a new take on A Beautiful Mind. We fell in love with the main character’s naivete and her ability to break coded messages. This is one of our top picks to be make into a film!
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6. Sins of the Father by Vincent B. Davis II
Who doesn’t love a good mafia story? Davis’s ability to create worlds based on historical events is evident with this new series!
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7. The Sky Above Us by Sara Sundin
The second book in the Sunrise at Normandy series really progressed the story along. Each book focuses on a brother who all become estranged because of one ill fated event. Each went their own way and each entered a separate branch of the service. Masterfully done!
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8. The Far Side of the Sea by Kate Breslin
Heartbreaking, yet triumphant! This story is a master of deception as well as a historical masterpiece.
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