Best selling historical fiction captivates readers with its rich narratives and immersive settings, transporting them to different eras while weaving in real events and figures. In 2025, the genre saw a remarkable array of titles that resonated with audiences, blending meticulous research with compelling storytelling. From tales of resilience during wartime to explorations of cultural revolutions, these novels not only entertain but also educate, making history accessible and engaging. Readers eagerly embraced these stories, leading to a surge in popularity for the best selling historical fiction of the year.
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The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
- Lawhon, Ariel (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 448 Pages - 11/05/2024 (Publication Date) - Vintage (Publisher)
$13.31
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−$6.31
Salt to the Sea
- Sepetys, Ruta (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 448 Pages - 08/01/2017 (Publication Date) - Philomel Books (Publisher)
$7.68
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All the Broken Places: A Novel
- Boyne, John (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 400 Pages - 11/28/2023 (Publication Date) - Penguin Books (Publisher)
$17.67
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The Things We Cannot Say: A WWII Historical Fiction Novel
- Rimmer, Kelly (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 432 Pages - 03/19/2019 (Publication Date) - Graydon House (Publisher)
$11.62
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When the World Fell Silent: A gripping and emotional historical fiction novel inspired by real events
- Jones Alward, Donna (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 374 Pages - 08/01/2024 (Publication Date) - One More Chapter (Publisher)
$14.03
The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris: An enchanting and escapist novel for 2025 from the internationally bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Woods, Evie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 353 Pages - 03/27/2025 (Publication Date) - One More Chapter (Publisher)
$0.99
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America's First Daughter: A Novel
- Dray, Stephanie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 608 Pages - 03/01/2016 (Publication Date) - William Morrow Paperbacks (Publisher)
$11.24
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The Keeper of Happy Endings
- Davis, Barbara (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 415 Pages - 10/01/2021 (Publication Date) - Lake Union Publishing (Publisher)
$8.99
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Broken Country (Reese's Book Club)
- Hardcover Book
- Hall, Clare Leslie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 320 Pages - 03/04/2025 (Publication Date) - Simon & Schuster (Publisher)
$16.88
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The Rose Code: A Novel
- Audible Audiobook
- Kate Quinn (Author) - Saskia Maarleveld (Narrator)
- English (Publication Language)
- 03/09/2021 (Publication Date) - HarperAudio (Publisher)
$23.62
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