There seems to be two types of historical fiction, these days: WWII, and everything else. Today we're going to talk about everything else, from ancient history to the 20th Century. Some are lighter than others, many have female protagonists, and some will surprise you with a glimpse at the women behind the famous men in history.
Discussed:
Author, Marie Benedict
Author, Susan Messiner
Hamnet, by Maggie O'Farrell
Four Winds, by Kristin Hannah
Mexican Gothic, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Lost Apothecary, by Sarah Penner
The Exiles, by Christina Baker Kline
The Stationery Shop, by Marjan Kamali
House of Names, by Colm Tóibín
Circe, by Madeline Miller
The Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett
Mary Jane, by Jessica Anya Blau
The Great Believers, by Rebecca Makkai
Nick's Library Suggestion:
Ancestry
