Monday, October 13, 2025

This month’s best new historical fiction

 
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This Month's Best New Historical Fiction
 
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Book cover for Circle of Days by Ken Follett
Dive into this epic New York Times bestseller that imagines the creation of Stonehenge
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Penned by the masterful storyteller behind The Pillars of the Earth
  • The worlds of a flint miner and a priestess intersect as the vision of a civilization-defining monument comes to life
  • Take it from Lee Child: "There could be no better match between author and subject than Ken Follett writing about Stonehenge… A superb novel"
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Media mentions for Circle of Days by Ken FollettMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton
A Reese's Book Club alum delivers a sweeping ode to the power of books
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Across centuries and continents, a mysterious book connects three women — an American expat in present-day London, a librarian in 1960s Cuba, and a teacher in 1900s Boston
  • From a New York Times bestselling author hailed as "a remarkable writer" (The Washington Post)
  • "Reminds us that books and stories have always been and will always be a shining light in our lives" (Natasha Lester, author of The Paris Orphan)
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Media mentions for The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel CleetonMEDIA MENTIONS:Entertainment Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Venetian Vespers by John Banville
For two unhappy newlyweds, a honeymoon trip to Venice becomes a nightmare
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The Booker Prize–winning author of The Sea "keeps the reader guessing" (Publishers Weekly) in his atmospheric latest
  • In 1899, struggling writer Evelyn and his wealthy wife, Laura, are shocked by the news that Laura has been disinherited. And after Laura vanishes on their trip, Evelyn begins to lose his grip on reality…
  • "Dark, twisty, and consistently smart: vintage Banville" (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
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Media mentions for Venetian Vespers by John BanvilleMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Financial Times, The Guardian, The Times Literary Supplement, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Lion Hearts by Dan Jones
'A highly entertaining, impeccably researched adventure' in medieval England (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From a New York Times bestselling author whose work is "as swashbuckling as a Hollywood movie" (The New York Times Book Review)
  • In 1350, a group of mercenaries called the Essex Dogs reunites to battle a dangerous new threat — and fight for England's future
  • A new entry in a series that "reads like House of the Dragon minus the dragons" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for Lion Hearts by Dan JonesMEDIA MENTIONS:The Times, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon
A National Book Award winner is back with 'a literary triumph' (The Boston Globe)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Amid the Great Depression, PI Hicks McTaggart searches for a runaway Milwaukee heiress — and winds up on a globe-spanning journey
  • "Of all living novelists, Pynchon may have the most distinct voice" (The Washington Post)
  • "A zigzagging epic of America" (Los Angeles Times) that will appeal to fans of Raymond Chandler
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Media mentions for Shadow Ticket by Thomas PynchonMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Economist, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Slate, Vulture, Los Angeles Times, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Mothers by Brenda Lozano
When a young girl is kidnapped in 1940s Mexico, two women's lives intertwine
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • As the Felipe family races to find their youngest member, the Valencias are desperate to save their daughter from looming danger
  • "Equal parts detective story, family drama, and social novel… An unforgettable portrait of maternal envy gone mad" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
  • "The novel's third act adds one final and surprising layer that reveals the true depth of its ambition" (The New York Times Book Review)
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Media mentions for Mothers by Brenda LozanoMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Book cover for I Am You by Victoria Redel
Travel to 17th-century Amsterdam in this stunning novel based on a real-life artist
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Young Gerta disguises herself as a boy to work for a genteel Dutch family — but their daughter, Maria, sees through Gerta's scheme. As Maria rises through society's ranks, her bond with Gerta is complicated by passion and rivalry…
  • Highly anticipated by People, Bustle, and Book Riot
  • "Readers will relish this memorable portrait of two fiercely independent women" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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Media mentions for I Am You by Victoria RedelMEDIA MENTIONS:CBS Mornings, People, Bustle, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for A Dark and Deadly Journey by Julia Kelly
During World War II, can two British intelligence agents track down a missing informant?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "An intriguing puzzle of a plot and a sharp, witty narrator… A tense, well-crafted wartime adventure" (Shelf Awareness)
  • While Evelyne Redfern and her partner, David Poole, are traveling to Lisbon, a fellow airplane passenger is murdered — and the death is directly connected to their missing person case
  • Perfect for fans of Susan Elia MacNeal's Maggie Hope series
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Media mentions for A Dark and Deadly Journey by Julia KellyMEDIA MENTION:Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Hong Kong Widow by Kristen Loesch
Kate Quinn is raving about this 'tour de force' from 'a major talent'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei enters a competition at a haunted house. Witnesses insist a massacre took place, but police find no evidence — and decades later, 85-year-old Mei returns to the scene of the mysterious events…
  • "From the first sentence to the last, The Hong Kong Widow ensnares you in plot twists and tensions between mother and daughter" (Janie Chang, author of The Porcelain Moon)
  • An "impeccably researched [and] beautifully written" dual-timeline novel (Booklist starred review)
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Media mentions for The Hong Kong Widow by Kristen LoeschMEDIA MENTION:Booklist
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Book cover for The Mad Wife by Meagan Church
Book clubs will love this intriguing blend of historical fiction and domestic suspense
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Lulu has spent five years curating a seemingly perfect life as a 1950s housewife — but a new neighbor's arrival sends everything spiraling out of control
  • "A haunting, hopeful tale of resilience, reckoning, and the redemptive power of truth" (Sarah Penner, author of The Lost Apothecary)
  • Buckle up for a jaw-dropping twist you won't see coming
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Media mentions for The Mad Wife by Meagan ChurchMEDIA MENTION:Parade
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State of Wonder
By Ann Patchett
From the author of Tom Lake comes an “extraordinary” New York Times bestseller with “[an] ending… as shocking as [it is] satisfying” (The Boston Globe). When her mentor disappears while working on a miracle fertility drug, doctor Marina ventures into the Amazon rainforest to uncover the truth. “So pleasurable that you hope it won’t end” (NPR).
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Beautiful Little Fools
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“Both fresh and familiar, this page-turner is one to savor!” (Kate Quinn). In this dazzling reimagining of The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby has been murdered — and three very different women are caught up in the aftermath. “A breathtaking accomplishment” (Fiona Davis) with over 4,100 five-star Goodreads ratings.
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Still Me
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A New York Times bestseller with over 83,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Ready to start anew, Louisa moves to New York, where she meets Joshua — and attempts to find out who she truly is. A “clear-eyed tale of self-discovery” that will “keep you sighing with delight to the very last page” (Entertainment Weekly).
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There There
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The Round House
By Louise Erdrich
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Portrait of Deception
By Kathryn Dodson
When photographer Margo finds herself on a politician’s bad side, she winds up in crushing debt with her career hanging by a thread. She’ll do anything to get her life back — even if it means traveling to his mountain stronghold, where she won’t be able to trust anyone but herself…
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Madison’s abusive husband is dead. She isn’t responsible for his brutal murder — but the mysterious man who whispers to her in the darkness might be… As detectives Daniels and Remalla seek a way to prove her innocence, Madison makes an unsettling discovery.
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The Scarsdale Fosters: Books 1–3
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Three couples discover connection when they need it most — a struggling woman and a determined businessman join forces, a former foster kid and a society heiress strike a risky bargain, and old friends team up to survive the holidays. Through heartbreak, upheaval, and second chances, love finds a way in this box set of heartwarming romances!
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As the Crow Flies
By Craig Johnson
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