Looking for a new series? Check out these historical mystery favorites. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
Category: historical fiction
Dual Timeline Novels
Weaving the past and the present together, these novels explore stories that are timeless. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
In the Days of Letter Writing
Epistolary novels tell stories through a series of documents, such as letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings. These novels take us back to a time when correspondence wasn't instant. Curated by Bonita Bignar.
New in Historical Fiction
Check out these new releases in historical fiction. Curated by Carrie Goodall.
Women Spies of WWII
During World War II, women were recruited by the British Special Operations Executive (SOE), the American Office of Strategic Services, and the French Resistance to serve as spies, couriers, radio operators, and resistance fighters. Their stories are told in this selection of fiction and nonfiction. Curated by Carrie Goodall.
Remembering 9/11
Help children gain an understanding of an important moment in modern American history with these books about September 11, 2001. To view our online poster exhibit from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the National Endowment for the Humanities, visit the library website. Curated by Alicia Schwarzenbach.
Frontier and Pioneer Life
Explore the Wild West with these tales of adventure and romance. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
National Library Outreach Day
Public libraries have a long history of bringing materials to people who can't come to the library. National Library Outreach Day celebrates the various innovative ways libraries serve their communities. Curated by Ashley Lee.
Women’s History Month
Women across the United States gained the right to vote on August 18, 1920. In celebration of Women's History Month, the struggle for women's suffrage is highlighted in these nonfiction, fiction, and movie titles for adults and children. Curated by Samantha Matherne.
Historical Romance
Love is a tale as old as time. Celebrate this Valentine's day with a journey to the past with these historical fiction romances. Curated by Jessica Schiefelbein.
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