Historical novels are a perfect combination of escapism and enrichment. Through these works of fiction, readers can learn ...

The authors of “How to Be an Antiracist” and “Set the World on Fire” edit this community history of African Americans from 90 writers, which includes historical essays, short stories and ...

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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 ...

These books are perfect for the spooky season. 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 ...

historical fiction, magical realism and some of the best books ever written. Here are 12 reader picks worth adding to your to-be-read list. And because we’re bona fide book nerds, we’ve added some ...

This article first appeared in Book Gossip, a newsletter about what we’re reading and what we actually think about it. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every month. Halloween happens to fall on a ...

Queen Mathilde of Belgium, 51, has shared three of her favourite novels with the Queen's Reading Room, including 600-page ...