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6 New October Historical Fiction Books Goodreads Readers Love
Goodreads readers adore six historical fiction books releasing in October 2026.
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Salem Witch Trials Books Goodreads Loves
Goodreads readers pick six historical fiction books set in Salem.
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Jenna Bush Hager's October Book Club Pick
Goodreads users praise Barbara Kingsolver's Partita as brilliantly written and emotionally resonant.
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Kristin Hannah's Top Goodreads Books
Kristin Hannah's most popular books on Goodreads: war, family and resilience stories.
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Ann Patchett's Bookstore Staff Shares Fall Reads
Parnassus Books staff picks five fall books including Ann Patchett's 'riveting' choice.
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Jodi Picoult's 5 Historical Fiction Picks
Jodi Picoult reveals her favorite historical fiction books, from classics to modern hits.
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Monster: Lizzie Borden's True Story vs. Netflix's Take
Netflix's Monster reimagines Lizzie Borden's axe murders with historical twists and dramatic flair.
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Stockett Signs With CAA
Kathryn Stockett's new book lands in 35 languages.
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Netflix's Lizzie Borden invents a lover that history forgot
Ryan Murphy's new Monster season reimagines the 1892 murders with a fictional romance between Lizzie and her maid, but historians say it's pure speculation.
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5 Books to Read After Hollow Bones
Discover gripping historical mysteries and thrillers that match Jodi Picoult's latest page-turner.
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5 must-read historical fiction picks from Goodreads 2025
Readers voted on over 600,000 historical fiction nominees. Here are five standout picks that captured hearts and imaginations.
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Kristin Hannah's 5-star reads worth your time
The bestselling author shares her favorite historical fiction picks on Goodreads.
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Scholastic Book Fair favorites get grown-up sequels
Revisit childhood classics with adult books that capture the same magic you loved at the book fair.
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