best historical fiction books for 2021

Best Historical Fiction Books for 2021: Dive into the Past

Are you a fan of historical fiction novels? Do you enjoy transporting yourself to different time periods and immersing yourself in captivating stories? If so, you're in luck! In this article, we will explore some of the best historical fiction books released in 2021 that are sure to captivate your imagination and leave you craving for more.

1. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah:
Travel back in time to the 1930s Dust Bowl era with this powerful and emotionally charged novel by Kristin Hannah. Follow Elsa, a young woman desperate to save her family, as she embarks on a harrowing journey in search of a better life. Hannah's gripping storytelling will keep you on the edge of your seat, shedding light on an important period in American history.

2. "The Push" by Ashley Audrain:
If you're looking for a gripping psychological thriller set in a historical context, "The Push" is the perfect choice. Delve into the lives of three generations of women and the complex dynamics that unfold over time. Ashley Audrain weaves an intricate tale that explores the impact of motherhood and the secrets that can shape us.

3. "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn:
Step into the world of code-breaking, espionage, and friendship during World War II with "The Rose Code." Kate Quinn's skillful storytelling brings to life the lives of three female codebreakers at Bletchley Park. As the war intensifies, their work becomes crucial in unraveling secrets and protecting their country. Prepare to be enthralled by this captivating tale of bravery and camaraderie.

4. "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir:
While not a traditional historical fiction novel, "Project Hail Mary" takes readers on a thrilling journey through space and time. Written by the acclaimed author of "The Martian," Andy Weir, this science fiction story follows an astronaut stranded on a spaceship, tasked with saving humankind. Brace yourself for a captivating blend of science and adventure that will keep you guessing until the very end.

5. "The Sanatorium" by Sarah Pearse:
For those who enjoy a touch of mystery and suspense, "The Sanatorium" by Sarah Pearse offers a chilling historical setting. Set in a remote hotel converted from a former sanatorium, this atmospheric thriller takes readers on a journey as a detective investigates a series of eerie deaths. Pearse's ability to create a haunting atmosphere will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Where to Find More Historical Fiction Gems:

If you're eager to explore more historical fiction novels, there are various websites and resources available to help you discover your next captivating read. Some popular platforms include Goodreads, where you can find recommendations based on your interests and engage with a community of bibliophiles. Also, check out historical fiction sections in bookstores or consider joining book clubs focusing on historical fiction to uncover hidden gems recommended by like-minded readers.

In conclusion, 2021 has brought us a plethora of outstanding historical fiction books to transport us to different times and places. Whether you're interested in the Dust Bowl era, World War II, or prefer a touch of science fiction, there's something for everyone. So grab one of these captivating novels, find a cozy spot, and get ready to get lost in the past. Happy reading!
Turns out I'm a second-generation demon. Fiction
Turns out I'm a second-generation demon.

When Li Xianyu turned twenty, he received an inheritance from his father - his beautiful, youthful great-grandmother who was only eighteen when she died. Li Xianyu: "Great-grandmother, how come you are so young?" Great-grandmother: "Because I died when I was eighteen." Li Xianyu: Σ(っ°Д°;)っ

546.03 Million words | 2022-06-12 06:36Update

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Ghost story player Fiction
Ghost story player

They reshape logic with rules and describe things beyond reason with reason. It is a bizarre and surreal game, as well as an extension of the real world. Until normality becomes abnormal, and abnormality becomes the norm.

149.27 Million words | 2022-12-20 18:31Update

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Endless Night, Silent Journey Fiction
Endless Night, Silent Journey

The web novel festival is coming, exclusively releasing bonus chapters, with free access for all. The world is shrouded in gray mist, immersed in darkness. You hear deep roars and the sound of gnawing; you smell strong, putrid and bloody odors; you touch wet, slippery limbs. Don't panic, for they are your "loved ones" accompanying you. Born in darkness, they wield dazzling blades to sever all. This is a story about those who wander in the darkness, crazily escaping towards what they call "the light." Following "Super Divine Pet Store," "Dark King," "Dark Civilization," and "Rebooting the Apocalypse," here comes a brand-new masterpiece!

141.83 Million words | 2021-02-14 15:36Update

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Unscientific Animal Taming Fiction
Unscientific Animal Taming

This is a world of beasts where taming creatures is the mainstream. Yutian traveled here with a skill guidebook and after breeding a bunch of bizarre pets, the worldviews of all beast taming experts shattered... Keywords: beast taming, pets, summoning.

403.57 Million words | 2023-03-24 02:38Update

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The Epic Adventures of a Teenage Casanova in the Primordial Era. Fiction
The Epic Adventures of a Teenage Casanova in the Primordial Era.

The Erotic Adventures of a Teenager in the Primordial World is another novel written by the author Tian Di. For more latest chapters of "The Erotic Adventures of a Teenager in the Primordial World," please visit Xiaobing Novel for free reading.

372.94 Million words | 2022-02-19 00:56Update

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Lord of the Snow Eagle Fiction
Lord of the Snow Eagle

The breath of the deep sea monster forms an endless storm... The footsteps of the lava giant destroy one city after another... The abyssal demons seek to invade this world... And the gods descend, walking among mortals, spreading their radiance... However, the entire world is ruled by the Summer Tribe Empire, known as the Dragon Mountain Empire, an empire of humans, where knowledgeable mages bury themselves in mage towers for centuries, while knights patrol the skies, lands, and seas... In the Anyang Province of the empire, there is a small and inconspicuous noble territory called Snow Eagle Territory! And so, the story begins here! ****** Following "Mang Huang Ji," "Swallowing the Starry Sky," "Nine Cauldrons," "Panlong," "Stellar Transformation," "Cun Mang," and "Legend of the Asura," this is Tomato's eighth novel!

360.27 Million words | 2022-03-14 11:16Update

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God Emperor of Prosperous Era Fiction
God Emperor of Prosperous Era

Yun Ruoli said, "In the prosperous era, I'm waiting for you in the divine realm. I'll wait for you to reach the height of the gods, and then you can come and marry me. I love you, but you have to be worthy of my love." Shangguan Mingqiu replied, "In the prosperous era, I will always be by your side, eating candied hawthorns and holding a sword, together with you, we will overturn the heavens and the earth. My love for you means that as long as you live, I live. If you die, I will become your widow and slaughter the entire divine realm."

451.76 Million words | 2022-11-19 22:52Update

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Supreme Starry River Fiction
Supreme Starry River

"This is the era of technological dominance, and it is also my era! When my footsteps reach their destination, even the starry sky trembles! In the space where my arms stretch out, time disappears! In this era supported by my backbone, all races must submit! The direction in which I swing my fist, the universe will crumble! Inheriting the powers of immortals and demons, my physical body reigns supreme, shattering heaven and earth; with my unparalleled psychic power, I traverse the universe and suppress all races! I give my all, shattering everything, creating the strongest body of the universe that makes the stars tremble! If you, my fellow readers, think that 'Supreme Overlord of the Starry Sky' is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!"

329.15 Million words | 2022-05-10 02:13Update

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Others breed Gu, I cultivate my body Fiction
Others breed Gu, I cultivate my body

Mysterious sea of fog. Breeding gu, controlled by gu. This is a world where gu masters the universe. You captured the Iron Skin Gu, obtained the source of Iron Skin Gu, and became the Iron Man. You captured the Bloodthirsty Gu, obtained the source of Bloodthirsty Gu, and activated rage. You captured the Flying Immortal Gu, obtained the source of Flying Immortal Gu, and exuded immense power. You captured the Qilin Gu, obtained the source of Qilin Gu, and possessed Qilin arms. Beauties? Sorry, I'll smash you first with my Qilin arms! Absorbing gu sources, strengthening oneself. A different gu world! q group, not [fan fiction]...

126.27 Million words | 2022-03-14 10:01Update

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Dreaming Back to the Spring of Wu and Tang Fiction
Dreaming Back to the Spring of Wu and Tang

Waking up from a nap, Li Yao inexplicably found herself transported to the Tang Dynasty, becoming the first female emperor in Chinese history and acquiring her first male consort in life. From then on, Li Yao's life became filled with endless encounters as an empress, princess, court lady, and attendant, among others. Oh! My God! Who will come to rescue Li Yao and help her escape from this... this blissful life of having male consorts!

120.03 Million words | 2023-02-07 15:17Update

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Summoning of the Otherworldly Underworld Fiction
Summoning of the Otherworldly Underworld

The Three Kingdoms' renowned generals, the heroes of the Seven Kingdoms, the warriors of the Qin Dynasty... Historical heroes accompany me on my journey, riding horses and wielding guns, guiding the fate of the land. The underworld is just as cruel, filled with bloodshed and turmoil, a world of war. To protect the ones I care about, I grow stronger. To establish my dominance, I rise above, shedding

68.43 Million words | 2022-07-18 02:29Update

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Supreme Holy Sky Fiction
Supreme Holy Sky

What? You're also a warrior? Fine, then face my Five Elements Illusion Vanishing Spell! What? You know divination too? Alright, then experience the Celestial Nirvana Secret Technique! What? You're also proficient in immortal arts? Well, I forgot to mention, I'm also a supernatural being... But, as a time traveler who has lost their memories and been considered worthless for a millennium, I must admit the pressure is truly immense. A creation of the Moon Sword, a member of the Jiangsu Writers Association, three completed novels with guaranteed writing skills, regular updates, please bookmark it.

210.81 Million words | 2020-10-13 09:40Update

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Hong Meng Holy Ancestor Fiction
Hong Meng Holy Ancestor

Control life and death, determine success or failure, wield weapons to slice through the netherworld, animate the vast universe. I rise because of my brothers, and fall because of my brothers. Defy the heavens, shatter the universe. Low-key, low-key is the way of the king. In the ancient primordial world, major forces are springing up like mushrooms. In this cultivation-centered world, a youth from Qingshan Town rises like a dark horse,

144.03 Million words | 2020-10-10 04:47Update

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Supreme Ruler of the Heavenly Realm Fiction
Supreme Ruler of the Heavenly Realm

Is he the pride or the abandoned child of heaven? After ten years of hard cultivation, he was unable to awaken his bloodline. Just as he was about to be expelled from the sect, he made a comeback from adversity, embarking on a journey to uncover the layers of mysterious origins. In the icy realm, he slaughtered immortals and extinguished gods with a flick of his finger, shocking the

278.50 Million words | 2022-07-14 14:19Update

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Flowers captivate the crowd. Fiction
Flowers captivate the crowd.

In the year when misty rain veiled the south of the Yangtze River, peach blossoms were in full bloom. Among millions, he caught sight of her at first glance. He loved her enchanting smile, while she became the scarlet mark on his heart. She loved his peerless elegance, but he ultimately made her pay with blood. He was the Green Emperor who governed the eastern azure dragon and the God of Hundred Flowers. Though he held dominion over all the flowers in the world, he couldn't save the peach blossom he loved the most. She was a peach blossom demon who had cultivated for five hundred years and met him as soon as she entered the mortal realm. At a single glance, she

15.52 Million words | 2021-06-27 12:11Update

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Wu Po Breaking the Vault of Heaven Fiction
Wu Po Breaking the Vault of Heaven

"The Dominating Sword slashes through the chaotic winds, while the Blood Sword cuts through the floating clouds and the whip points to the world. To become an emperor, the world is helpless; to become a god, even heaven and earth cannot stop! Ling Zheng, once a waste, rises again in the Eastern Mountain. His fists shatter the sky, and his feet split the earth! Defending against humiliation, battling against the heavens, surpassing everything, he stands tall at the peak! The Greedy Wolf Star Cluster welcomes everyone to join! [Additional update: The helmsman has been added, an extra chapter is updated. There is no limit, and more book reviews will correspondingly lead to additional updates.]"

82.84 Million words | 2023-06-16 23:19Update

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Book of the Underworld Fiction
Book of the Underworld

Chaos shall once again descend upon the land! The skeleton wields its battle axe, emitting a silent roar! The lich invokes the withering of death! Nightmarish beasts from the abyss shall trample everything under the guidance of the shadow knight! The frost dragon's icy flame spewing toward the sky declares the arrival of the ruler! Anyone who obstructs my path shall be killed. When I reach the pinnacle and look back, there will surely be nothing but the cries of my enemies! - Huo Jun Sa. Book club: Fellow book enthusiasts are welcome to join. If you find this book enjoyable, please bookmark it! All kinds of appreciation, including flowers, are welcome.

429.62 Million words | 2023-03-01 10:25Update

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The dormant dragon coils around the stars. Fiction
The dormant dragon coils around the stars.

This is a world of warriors.

577.11 Million words | 2022-09-05 09:44Update

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Beast Tamer Consort Fiction
Beast Tamer Consort

The vast and strange world of the alternative realm is truly a unique place. As long as one can cultivate as an illusion spirit master, they can possess phantom beasts. Wow, phantom beasts! Powerful magical creatures that become partners. Jackals, wolves, tigers, leopards? Child's play! Even dragon knights are just bottom-tier characters. My phantom beast is an incredibly powerful divine

139.00 Million words | 2022-03-26 13:20Update

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Peerless Princess: Blossoming Peach Blossoms Fiction
Peerless Princess: Blossoming Peach Blossoms

In a dream, Ziwei travels back in time to ancient times and becomes the lowly third miss of the Xiaojia family. She is forced to marry the dying Crown Prince Xuan as a replacement for her elder sister. However, Crown Prince Xuan deeply loves another woman, creating a situation of conflicting emotions for Ziwei. She endures numerous hardships in the palace. One day, she encounters a handsome man whose ardent love wins her heart and she offers herself to him. Meanwhile, Crown Prince Xuan has a sudden realization, leaving Ziwei torn between two choices. Amidst joy and sorrow, love and hatred, she is uncertain of where her heart truly belongs. Who will the blossoms of early spring ultimately bloom for?

263.84 Million words | 2020-07-12 20:05Update

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