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 ...

"Historical fiction is having a moment", said Cosmopolitan. From novels inspired by Shakespeare to clever reimaginings of Greek myths, there are scores of fascinating books to choose from. "And rest ...

The extra-long sunny days and relaxed pace of summer make this season an ideal time to delve into richer, more immersive novels. Enter historical fiction books. This expansive genre-which is arguably ...

The Seattle Public Library loves to promote books and reading. This column, submitted by the library, is a space to share reading and book trends from a librarian’s perspective. You can find these ...

In “The Hounding,” by Xenobe Purvis, the atmosphere of paranoia and bloodthirsty groupthink in 18th-century England might feel uncomfortably familiar. By Joumana Khatib Our columnist on 4 noteworthy ...

Our critic on the month’s best releases. Credit...Caroline Gamon Supported by By Alida Becker Alida Becker was an editor at the Book Review for 30 years. She was the first winner of the National Book ...

At one point in Ghost of Yotei, the game’s protagonist Atsu finds herself within the torchlit courtyard of a fortress where one of her enemies is preparing to stage a play. This production is meant to ...