Times Union staff, guests and readers shared their recommendations.

Historical fiction novels can broaden our understanding of various eras of history, fashion, music and politics. While some books in the genre might make you feel like you are reading a textbook, the ...

A few months ago, one of our readers recommended "The Woman With the Cure" by Lynn Cullen. This historical fiction novel tells the story of Dr. Dorothy Horstmann, her struggles in a male-dominated ...

Historical fiction lovers, we have some exciting news! Brendan Fraser is starring in a new World War II epic centered around ...

As a genre, historical fiction is by its very nature eclectic. After all, it can and does often contain multitudes. From tales of ancient Greece and Arthurian Britain to stories set in Victorian-era ...

Jenna Bush Hager’s book club is spotlighting historical fiction books that center on women facing heartbreak, injustice, and change. Woman’s World highlights 5 tear-jerking picks she has recommended.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With its rich culture, breathtaking sights and intriguing landmarks, it’s not surprising that France is on the travel bucket list ...

The editors of The New York Times Book Review bring you some of our recent favorites, books that bring the 1950s to life, our latest reviews, thrilling historical mysteries, immersive Tudor mysteries, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While you could fill a library with biographies, autobiographies and other nonfiction books about U.S. presidents, the stories of ...

Let’s be real: 2025 is probably going to be the year where we need a whole lot of escapism. For some readers that means immersing themselves in the rich imaginative worlds of fantasy, for others, the ...