Fiction steps beyond imagination with 12 novels that recreate history so vividly, that you might swear they were memoirs.

Inspired by an actual historical figure, “The Pretender” opens in 1483 with a 9-year-old boy named John. He’s the son of wealthy farmer Will Collan, whose prosperity comes f ...

Travel through time with novels that resurrect forgotten voices, hidden histories, and raw emotions. Every story opens a door ...

Our critic on the month’s best releases. 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 ...

Discover The Literature Times' top 10 must-read books of 2025. From gripping fiction to insightful non-fiction, these books deserve a spot on your list.