Marie Benedict shares a few of her obsessions
The bestselling author and voracious listener shares 5 faves that kept her in the driver's seat for hours.
Historical Fiction
Allegra Goodman on the 16th-century castaway who inspired "Isola"
The acclaimed author of "Sam" turns to historical fiction with the shocking tale of a noblewoman fighting for love and survival.
Oscar Wilde’s family steps into the spotlight
Louis Bayard’s engrossing new novel “The Wildes” tells the story of the iconic writer’s wife and sons, and how the toll of public scandal shaped the family for decades.
The best historical fiction audiobooks
Spanning centuries and continents, here are the best historical fiction audiobooks in our catalog.
Deadly infatuations and true love collide in "All the Colors of the Dark"
Chris Whitaker draws on 1970s history and his childhood experiences in a genre-bending tale of love and mystery as a serial killer stalks a Missouri town.
In “Long Island,” Colm Tóibín gives a second act to characters from his beloved novel “Brooklyn”
The celebrated Irish author on his intimate approach to storytelling, why he keeps returning to his hometown setting of Enniscorthy, and his best advice for aspiring writers.
“The Wealth of Shadows” is a captivating thriller about economic warfare
With a fresh angle on WWII and a knack for making complex economic concepts thrilling, Graham Moore’s latest historical novel pulls off the improbable, twice.
“All the Glimmering Stars” is an extraordinary story of love and survival
Mark Sullivan’s deeply researched new novel depicts the real-life story of two teenagers who escaped the horrors of child-soldiering for a Ugandan warlord.
Experience the sounds, scandals, and speakeasies of the Prohibition Era
Explore this fascinating moment in American history through works of fiction and nonfiction alike.
With “Wandering Stars,” Tommy Orange delivers a stunning follow-up to his breakout debut
The dazzling sequel to “There There” plumbs Native American history and the contemporary echoes of trauma in an epic, multigenerational novel that sings in audio.
“The Warm Hands of Ghosts” captures the apocalyptic vibe of WWI, with a supernatural twist
Katherine Arden, bestselling author of “The Bear and the Nightingale,” took a deep dive into the Great War for her historical fantasy about the abiding love between siblings.
Tia Williams gives us a love letter to Harlem in “A Love Song for Ricki Wilde”
The author’s latest romance elegantly blends past and present for one unforgettable love story.