| | | This Month's Best New Historical Fiction | | Our goal at BookBub is to help you find amazing new books to read every day. We're testing out new monthly emails that will highlight the best recent releases in your favorite genres. If you'd like to continue receiving this email, you don't need to do anything. If you're not interested, you can opt out by clicking here. Finally, if you have any feedback about this new offering, please reply to this email — we'd love to hear from you! |  | | | | | | The Women | | By Kristin Hannah | | | | | | The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds is back with another unforgettable read! After her brother ships out to serve in the Vietnam War, 20-year-old Frankie joins the Army Nurse Corps. Follow Frankie's journey in this tale of friendship, tragedy, and survival that "stuns with sacrifice; uplifts with heroism" (Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry). | | | |  | | | | | | Pick up this "beautiful, visceral, tragic, gutting" historical tale (Miranda Cowley Heller) for your next book club: A New York Times bestselling author illuminates the life of opera singer Maria Callas — who is transformed by a passionate and scandalous affair with Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. But then, Aristotle announces he's marrying former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy… Adriana Trigiani highly recommends this "epic novel" that "hits every note and soars off the page." | | | |  | | | | | | The Curse of Pietro Houdini | | By Derek B. Miller | | | | | | This "brilliantly imagined World War II saga" (Kirkus Reviews starred review) is a must-read for fans of All the Light We Cannot See! In 1943, 14-year-old orphan Massimo crosses paths with an enigmatic man who calls himself Pietro Houdini — and Pietro draws Massimo into a dangerous and thrilling quest to smuggle three priceless paintings to safety… "Epic" (The Washington Post). | | | |  | | | | | | Queens of London | | By Heather Webb | | | | | | Inspired by true events, this highly anticipated new novel comes recommended by Marie Benedict, Sarah Penner, Stephanie Dray, and more: In 1920s London, Alice Diamond is chosen as the head of her all-women gang — but Scotland Yard detective Lilian Wyles is hot on her tail… "Strong women, ripped-from-the-headlines history, and page-turning suspense in a rich setting, Queens of London grabbed me and would not let me go" (Patti Callahan Henry). | | | |  | | | | | | The Mayor of Maxwell Street | | By Avery Cunningham | | | | | | One of February's best books, according to the Today Show! In 1921, Nelly is a wealthy Black debutante expected to marry well and assume her place in high society — but she's secretly working as an investigative journalist, determined to shed a light on the struggles of the Black community under Jim Crow laws… Don't miss this "debut novel everyone will be talking about" (New York Times bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray). | | | |  | | | | | | Picasso's Lovers | | By Jeanne Mackin | | | | | | During the 1950s, journalist Alana sets out to paint a picture of the women who were involved with Pablo Picasso — but as she delves into the past, Alana discovers her research colliding with her own life… This riveting new novel has rave reviews from historical fiction powerhouses like Kate Quinn ("an epic, sensuous delight") and Chanel Cleeton ("a beautiful read")! | | | |  | | | | | | The Queen of Sugar Hill | | By ReShonda Tate | | | | | | Uncover the fascinating life of a Hollywood icon in this "magnificent" biographical novel (Library Journal starred review)! Hattie McDaniel's portrayal of Mammy in Gone with the Wind leads her to become the first Black woman to win an Academy Award — but afterward, she finds herself caught between two worlds. Pam Jenoff raves, "Tate brilliantly depicts the tale of this extraordinary trailblazer… Important and inspiring." | | | |  | | | | | | The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard | | By Natasha Lester | | | | | | "Vogue meets Daisy Jones & The Six" in a New York Times bestselling author's "most compelling novel yet" (Kate Quinn)! Up-and-coming fashion designer Astrid Bricard would do anything to escape the shadow of her infamous mother. But then, Astrid disappears — and it's up to her daughter, Blythe, to unravel the tangled threads of three generations of women. Kerri Maher, author of The Paris Bookseller, says, "I couldn't stop reading." | | | |  | | | | | | Wolves of Winter | | By Dan Jones | | | | | | A perfect pick for fans of Hilary Mantel: Follow a band of mercenaries during the Hundred Years' War in this "rousing and atmospheric" read (Kirkus Reviews) from a New York Times bestselling author. "Superb historical fiction, as fresh, vivid, and vital as this morning's headlines" (Lee Child). | | | |  | | | | | | The London Bookshop Affair | | By Louise Fein | | | | | | Book lovers and fans of The Alice Network will devour this compelling dual-timeline tale, which Library Journal calls "a riveting must-read." In 1960s London, Celia bides her time working in a dusty bookshop — until she finds herself drawn into the shadowy world of Cold War espionage. As she unravels her connection to an undercover spy from World War II, she must risk everything to seek justice… | | | | | |
