# Jodi Picoult's 5 Historical Fiction Picks > Jodi Picoult reveals her favorite historical fiction books, from classics to modern hits. - Title: Jodi Picoult's 5 Historical Fiction Picks · Woman's World - Summary: Jodi Picoult reveals her favorite historical fiction books, from classics to modern hits. Jodi Picoult recommends five historical fiction books: 'Gone With… - Keywords: jodi picoult, gone with the wind, queen bee, isola, kin, pride and prejudice, historical fiction, regency era, jim crow era, reese witherspoon, jenna bush hager, jane austen - Source: Woman's World — https://womansworld.com/entertainment/books/jodi-picoult-recommends-5-historical-fiction-books-to-read - Author: Carissa Mosness - Published: 2026-10-01T21:30:44+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: jodi picoult, gone with the wind, queen bee, isola, kin, pride and prejudice, historical fiction, regency era, jim crow era, reese witherspoon, jenna bush hager, jane austen ## Jodi Picoult's Historical Fiction Picks Jodi Picoult shares five historical fiction books she loves, from classic novels to modern bestsellers. ## Gone With The Wind Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell, published in 1936, sold over 30 million copies worldwide and won a Pulitzer Prize. > The book that made me want to be a writer was Gone With The Wind. And I stand by that. ## Queen Bee Queen Bee by Amalie Howard follows Lady Ela Dalvi returning to Regency-era London after fleeing her hometown. > A divine dip into Regency waters! What happens when you have to choose between revenge and love? ## Isola Isola by Allegra Goodman, inspired by a 16th-century figure, follows Marguerite orphaned and abandoned on a remote island. > A shocking story, made all the more stunning by the fact that it has its roots in true history. ## Kin Kin by Tayari Jones explores two motherless girls growing up in 1950s and 1960s Louisiana during Jim Crow. > I’ve been waiting for Jones’ new novel… and it exceeded even my high expectations. ## Pride and Prejudice Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, a Regency-era classic, follows Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy. > I think it came from an aunt or my grandmother and it’s a book that I’ve read multiple times. ## Jodi's Favorite Historical Fiction Jodi Picoult says she reads historical fiction books multiple times, appreciating how they change with her perspective. > You’re looking at how they are negotiating the terms of that relationship and how they have to learn how to communicate with each other. ## Reader Reactions Readers praise these historical fiction books for their emotional depth, historical accuracy, and compelling storytelling. > This book, in my opinion, was a shining example of how we can grow into something greater than what we started as. ## Why Historical Fiction Matters Historical fiction helps readers understand past societies while reflecting on present-day issues through timeless stories. > It’s one of those books that to me reads differently every time I look at it. ## Jodi's Literary Journey Jodi Picoult has written historical fiction including her 9/11 novel Hollow Bones and WWII novel The Storyteller. ## What Happens Next More historical fiction books will be recommended by Jodi Picoult as she continues to explore the genre. ## Key takeaway Jodi Picoult recommends five historical fiction books: 'Gone With The Wind', 'Queen Bee', 'Isola', 'Kin', and 'Pride and Prejudice'.