This month’s best new historical fiction

Don’t miss the best new historical fiction from the past month, hand-picked by our editors!  [Readworthy by BookBub]( [This Month’s Best New Historical Fiction]( Each month, Readworthy highlights the best, most acclaimed new releases in your categories! Questions or suggestions? [Let us know](.  [.](  [Book cover for The Wildes by Louis Bayard]( [Book cover for The Wildes by Louis Bayard]( FEATURED IN: [The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Paste, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist] You may know Oscar Wilde’s story — but now, his wife and sons step into the spotlight WHY IT’S READWORTHY: - Highly anticipated by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Oprah Daily - In 1892, the Wildes vacation in the English countryside — but an unexpected guest upends their lives - “So sharp and masterful that Oscar Wilde himself could have written it” (Angie Kim) - From the acclaimed author of The Pale Blue Eye FEATURED IN: [The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Paste, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist] [Get on Amazon]( or [Learn more...]( [Book cover for Pearly Everlasting by Tammy Armstrong]( [Book cover for Pearly Everlasting by Tammy Armstrong]( FEATURED IN: [Locus, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub] How far will a young girl go to save the orphaned bear cub she calls her brother? WHY IT’S READWORTHY: - “An unforgettable tale of unconditional love and the powerful bond of siblings” (Amanda Peters, author of The Berry Pickers) - Set at a Canadian logging camp during the Great Depression - When a bear named Bruno is kidnapped and sold, 15-year-old Pearly sets off through the icy wilderness to rescue him FEATURED IN: [Locus, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub] [Get on Amazon]( or [Learn more...]( [Book cover for The Booklover’s Library by Madeline Martin]( [Book cover for The Booklover’s Library by Madeline Martin]( FEATURED IN: [USA Today, Parade, Library Journal, Booklist] A must-read for anyone who believes in the life-changing power of books WHY IT’S READWORTHY: - Rave reviews from Kate Quinn, Chanel Cleeton, and Kristin Harmel - When a mother is separated from her daughter in wartime England, she relies on her community — and love of literature — to survive - “A feast for the senses — the sound of air-raid sirens, the taste of rationed butter, the smell of freshly brewed tea” (Booklist starred review) FEATURED IN: [USA Today, Parade, Library Journal, Booklist] [Get on Amazon]( or [Learn more...]( [Book cover for The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk]( [Book cover for The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk]( FEATURED IN: [The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Vulture, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub] A Nobel Prize–winning author blends historical fiction and literary horror WHY IT’S READWORTHY: - In 1913, the residents of a remote mountain health resort are disturbed by strange events - “Challenges the rigid patriarchal world of pre–World War I Europe with horror and humor” (BookPage) - Penned by the author of Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead FEATURED IN: [The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Vulture, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub] [Get on Amazon]( or [Learn more...]( [Book cover for The Stone Witch of Florence by Anna Rasche]( [Book cover for The Stone Witch of Florence by Anna Rasche]( FEATURED IN: [Book of the Month, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly] In medieval Florence, stolen relics, forbidden magic, and dangerous secrets abound WHY IT’S READWORTHY: - “It’s that precious and rare type of story — the kind that makes you want to fly through its pages while simultaneously savoring every word” (Katy Hays, author of The Cloisters) - Eight years after she was accused of witchcraft and exiled, Ginevra is summoned back to track down an elusive jewel thief - Fans of The Lost Apothecary will be captivated FEATURED IN: [Book of the Month, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly] [Get on Amazon]( or [Learn more...]( [Book cover for The Haunting of Moscow House by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore]( [Book cover for The Haunting of Moscow House by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore]( FEATURED IN: [Locus, Chicago Tribune, Publishers Weekly] Two sisters discover the mysteries within their crumbling ancestral home WHY IT’S READWORTHY: - Kate Quinn recommends this “Fabergé egg confection” that “will delight history lovers and gothic mystery lovers alike” - In 1920s Russia, Irina and Lili Goliteva are haunted by the spirits of their deceased family members - The perfect companion on a cozy fall night FEATURED IN: [Locus, Chicago Tribune, Publishers Weekly] [Get on Amazon]( or [Learn more...]( [Book cover for In the Garden of Monsters by Crystal King]( [Book cover for In the Garden of Monsters by Crystal King]( FEATURED IN: [Associated Press, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal] A gothic twist on the myth of Hades and Persephone set in 1940s Italy WHY IT’S READWORTHY: - Julia has no memory of who she is — but becoming Salvador Dalí’s muse could be the key to unlocking her past - “A magical, beautiful place you don’t want to leave with an ending even more surreal than the story that preceded it” (Associated Press) FEATURED IN: [Associated Press, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal] [Get on Amazon]( or [Learn more...]( [Book cover for The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke]( [Book cover for The Book of Witching by C.J. Cooke]( FEATURED IN: [Book of the Month, Library Journal] A mesmerizing dual-timeline novel inspired by a real Scottish witch trial WHY IT’S READWORTHY: - Follows the intertwined stories of two women 400 years apart - After a hiking accident, Clem’s daughter, Erin, wakes up in the hospital — claiming to be someone named Nyx - “Gripped me from the very first sentence… I read it in one sitting” (Emilia Hart, author of Weyward) FEATURED IN: [Book of the Month, Library Journal] [Get on Amazon]( or [Learn more...]( [Book cover for The Restless Wave by James Stavridis]( [Book cover for The Restless Wave by James Stavridis]( FEATURED IN: [Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist] Kirkus Reviews calls this vivid reimagining of the Pearl Harbor attack ‘first-rate naval fiction’ WHY IT’S READWORTHY: - Follow a young Navy ensign through the perilous battles of World War II - “Admiral Stavridis’s sweeping knowledge of history and life in the Navy shines on every page” (David Grann) FEATURED IN: [Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist] [Get on Amazon]( or [Learn more...]( [Book cover for Gate to Kagoshima by Poppy Kuroki]( [Book cover for Gate to Kagoshima by Poppy Kuroki]( FEATURED IN: [Locus, New Scientist] Outlander if it was set in samurai-era Japan WHY IT’S READWORTHY: - When a typhoon sends her back to 1877 Japan, Isla falls for samurai Kei — but she must decide whether to tell him about the looming Satsuma Rebellion… - Perfect for fans of The Time Traveler’s Wife - “An action-packed adventure” (Marie Claire) that kicks off a brand-new series FEATURED IN: [Locus, New Scientist] [Get on Amazon]( or [Learn more...](   You are receiving this email because {EMAIL} is signed up for updates highlighting the best recent releases from the past month in your categories. 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