Books are like balms — grabbing the right book at the right time can provide the perfect antidote for what you’re going through at that very moment. Whether you need a dose of hope, happiness, comfort ...

Jerry Potocnik, a Southeast Kansas native, presented his historical fiction book "The Crows' Omen" at the Frontenac Public ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are very few authors who can tell a historical fiction tale with as much depth as Kristin Hannah can. Whether it's a family's tale of ...

For pure escapism, there’s nothing quite like historical fiction. These vividly imagined novels transport you back to another time and place, from a sweeping love story against the backdrop of the ...

A good historical novel has the power to transport us back to a different time and make it seem as real and immediate as our present moment. When it’s done well, a period piece shouldn’t feel like a ...

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 ...

Our columnist on four noteworthy novels. 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 ...

There were many popular books released in 2025, such as “Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” “Great Big Beautiful Life” and “My Friends.” In 2026, there are a number of highly anticipated book ...