Getting truly lost in a good historical fiction story is like stepping back in time. Between the fascinating details of bygone eras, generations-spanning mysteries and courageous characters overcoming ...

Clark Gable reading the novel "Gone With the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell. One of his greatest roles was that of Rhett Butler in the MGM film adaption of the book. For history enthusiasts, historical ...

Snowy landscapes, icy air, cozy evenings spent at home…winter always provides a picture-perfect setting. Many readers even insist it’s the best of all seasons for snuggling up with a good book. In ...

A complex understanding of the past is vital to understanding what’s happening in the United States today. But many of us often don’t get the historical background we need in school. For example, to ...

The editors of The New York Times Book Review bring you books our editors love, the best historical fiction of 2025, great World War II novels, books that bring the 1920s to life, novels that bring ...

For many, 2023 was a year of momentous change and loss, marked by events that will be chronicled in history books for generations to come. Longstanding tensions in the Middle East erupted when Hamas ...

The USA TODAY store offers historical photo books that make great gifts for history enthusiasts. These books cover topics ranging from world news and sports to entertainment figures. Featured titles ...

Sharon Cameron, the author of “Artifice” and other young adult novels, recommends some of her favorite Y.A. historical fiction. By Sharon Cameron Sharon Cameron is the author of eight books for young ...

As Black History Month continues, the D.C. Public Library said reading a meaningful way to understand the voices, history and creativity of Black communities.

The society book sale will return in April and May 2026, with organizers currently collecting clean, good-condition book ...