| | | 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 Phoenix Crown | | By Kate Quinn and Janie Chang | | | | | | Two powerhouse historical fiction authors join forces for this "page-turning masterpiece of history and suspense" (Marie Benedict)! In early 20th-century San Francisco, singer Gemma and embroiderer Suling cross paths when a railroad magnate offers them a life-changing opportunity. But a devastating earthquake and a far-reaching mystery will propel them on a quest for justice… "The best book I've read all year" (New York Times bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray). | | | |  | | | | | | The Great Divide | | By Cristina Henríquez | | | | | | Just announced as the latest Read with Jenna Book Club pick, this historical novel is highly anticipated by The Washington Post, Elle, and more! Amid the construction of the Panama Canal, a scientist hires a young woman from Barbados as the caregiver for his ailing wife — a fateful decision that transforms all of their worlds. Ann Napolitano loves this "gorgeous, sweeping epic that draws together a truly unforgettable cast of characters." | | | |  | | | | | | The Fox Wife | | By Yangsze Choo | | | | | | The bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick The Night Tiger returns with one of Time's Best Books of February: In 1908 Manchuria, a detective investigates the case of an unidentified courtesan who is found frozen to death. Meanwhile, a cursed family finds their lives transformed by their new servant, Snow — but Snow is hiding many secrets… "Utterly captivating" (Oprah Daily), with a touch of magic! | | | |  | | | | | | The American Daughters | | By Maurice Carlos Ruffin | | | | | | A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice called "enthralling" (Time) and "splendid" (New York Times bestselling author Robert Jones Jr.): After she's separated from her mother in New Orleans, Ady, a young enslaved woman, joins a clandestine group of women spies working to undermine the Confederacy. "Readers won't be able to resist this stirring story of freedom by any means necessary" (Publishers Weekly starred review). | | | |  | | | | | | The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson | | By Ellen Baker | | | | | | Tara Conklin and Lisa Wingate are raving about this multigenerational story of love, loss, and family secrets, perfect for fans of Water for Elephants! In 1924, four-year-old Cecily is left at an orphanage — and is later sold to a traveling circus. In the present day, 94-year-old Cecily takes a DNA test that upends her life once more… "I immensely enjoyed this sweeping, heartrending, emotional roller-coaster of a tale" (Kristin Harmel). | | | |  | | | | | | Sisters of Belfast | | By Melanie Maure | | | | | | Travel to Northern Ireland in the pages of this "powerful" and "achingly beautiful" new book (The Washington Post): After they're orphaned during World War II, two sisters are handed over to a group of nuns — but rebellious Isabel and devout Aeilish soon find themselves on diverging life paths… "Readers of Lisa Wingate's novels will appreciate Maure's skill at putting a personal spin on a tragic historical event" (Booklist). | | | |  | | | | | | The Rumor Game | | By Thomas Mullen | | | | | | Don't miss the newest novel from an author with praise from Stephen King, Charles Frazier, and Anthony Horowitz! In World War II–era Boston, intrepid reporter Anne writes a story about Nazi propaganda that draws her into the orbit of FBI agent Devon, who's investigating the mysterious death of a factory worker. Together, they enter a tangled web of danger, espionage, and domestic fascism in this "superior thriller" (Library Journal starred review). | | | |  | | | | | | A Wild and Heavenly Place | | By Robin Oliveira | | | | | | "As easy to slip into as a favorite sweater" (Kirkus Reviews), this sweeping read from a New York Times bestselling author has rave reviews from Susan Meissner, Melanie Benjamin, and Elizabeth George. Although Samuel and Hailey have lived opposite lives in 19th-century Scotland, a connection blossoms between them. But when Hailey's father moves them across the globe to Seattle, Samuel will face unimaginable tests in his determined journey to follow her… "Perfect for armchair travelers seeking an absorbing emotional escape" (Booklist). | | | |  | | | | | | The Turtle House | | By Amanda Churchill | | | | | | A "lovingly illuminated double portrait" (Kirkus Reviews) that spans decades and continents: As Lia and her grandmother, Mineko, share a bedroom in small-town Texas, Mineko recounts stories of love, friendship, and tragedy from her early life in World War II–era Japan — and Lia begins to see her family in a new light. "These characters, and their tentative, flawed stumblings toward grace, will stay with me" (Elizabeth Wetmore, author of Valentine). | | | |  | | | | | | Can't We Be Friends | | By Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knight | | | | | | Unravel the story of a powerful Hollywood friendship in this "stunning portrait of two extraordinary women… A must-read!" (Chanel Cleeton). In 1952, jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald crosses paths with rising movie star Marilyn Monroe. Both underestimated by the men in their lives, they immediately bond — and they lean on each other as they fight to control their own futures. "Book clubs and fans of history will love discussing this novel" (Booklist). | | | | | |
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