New York City, commonly referred to as the "Big Apple," has long been a vibrant melting pot of cultures, history, and stories. For avid readers who have a fascination with the city's rich past, historical fiction books set in New York City provide an immersive and captivating reading experience. In this article, we will explore some popular historical fiction books that transport readers into the bustling streets of the city and showcase its remarkable history. 1. "The Alienist" by Caleb Carr: Set in 1896, this gripping novel follows an unconventional team of investigators as they track down a deranged serial killer amidst the grit and glamour of the Gilded Age New York City. Caleb Carr weaves a mesmerizing narrative that delves into the city's darker corners and exposes the social complexities of the time. 2. "The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this classic novel presents a vivid portrait of the elite society in 1870s New York. Edith Wharton's elegant prose explores love, duty, and the constraints of societal expectations as it revolves around Newland Archer, a man torn between his passion for a married woman and his commitment to convention. 3. "Ragtime" by E.L. Doctorow: Set in the early 20th century, this novel intertwines the lives of diverse characters, including real historical figures such as Harry Houdini, Emma Goldman, and Henry Ford. E.L. Doctorow creates a mosaic of New York City during the era of ragtime music, capturing the turbulent social and cultural changes that shaped the city. 4. "The Gods of Gotham" by Lyndsay Faye: Taking place in the mid-19th century, this thrilling novel introduces readers to Timothy Wilde, a young copper star who investigates a series of gruesome murders in the city's notorious slums. Lyndsay Faye skillfully recreates the gritty atmosphere of pre-Civil War New York City and explores themes of corruption, immigration, and the birth of the police force. 5. "City of Dreams" by Beverly Swerling: Spanning several centuries, this sweeping saga follows the lives of fictional families and historical figures as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of New York City's development. Beverly Swerling crafts a multi-generational tale that illuminates the city's evolution from a Dutch trading post to a modern metropolis. For avid readers seeking more historical fiction books about New York City, websites such as "Goodreads" and "BookBub" offer comprehensive lists and recommendations tailored to individual preferences. These platforms provide user reviews, author interviews, and links to purchase the books, making it easier for readers to discover compelling stories set in the captivating backdrop of New York City's past. In conclusion, historical fiction books set in New York City provide readers with a captivating journey through the city's vibrant history. Whether delving into the Gilded Age, the roaring twenties, or other significant periods, these novels offer a glimpse into the lives of diverse characters and the societal changes that shaped the city. So, grab a book and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of historical New York City!
I started writing a book as a beginner, simply because Naruto ended and I wanted to fulfill my childhood dream of reliving the Naruto experience.
560.01 Million words | 2022-03-05 23:26Update
Nan Qin thanked, half of the kingdom collapsed. Zhong Yong Marquis Mansion was implicated, a prestigious family vanished overnight. Xie Fanghua, the beloved daughter of the mansion, was crushed and turned to dust. Thinking that there was nothing left, but Heaven showed favor once again, granting her another life. She looked at her prosperous family and safe loved ones, vowing to protect Zhong Yong Marquis Mansion and carry on the Xie family as long as she lived. Thus, she left her chamber, left the mansion, and infiltrated the secret training grounds of the royal guards, learning martial arts and political strategies. Eight years later, she presented a magnificent gift to the royal family as gratitude to her teachers, marking her return to the capital! From then on, the inner chambers of the influential families had a pair of hands capable of overturning the world. With her gracefulness, she became a powerful figure at the imperial court, holding a chessboard in her hands while sitting on the throne of the noble concubine. With her keen insight, she grasped everything within her control. With a snap of her fingers, the flourishing kingdom was turned upside down, and arrows rained wildly in the imperial capital. Nan Qin's return caused a storm in the city. Xie Fanghua wanted the world to know that she, a delicate woman from the inner chambers, not only understood romance but also grasped the world's affairs. This story is one on one, a lifetime commitment between two people.
323.04 Million words | 2023-01-27 22:12Update
A supernatural ancient book, "Classic of Mountains and Seas", fused into Li Mang's body, and opened up a miraculous journey for him to pursue immortality... PS: The book has been signed, please feel free to collect it. For those who have a reading slump, you can finish reading my other work, "The
104.94 Million words | 2023-02-27 19:37Update
Lu Li is a 20-year-old small shop owner who runs a convenience store. It is his second day of opening the store, but tonight, the lights inside the store began to flicker. Following the flickering lights, a peculiar customer walked in, and from that moment on, his life changed completely. My convenience store is a bit strange... It always attracts different types of people, which can be quite awkward. Convenience Store Portal: (Group) Excuse me, esteemed guest, what can I help you with? We have a wide range of items in our store, including handsome guys and beautiful girls... We regularly share photos and provide lots of benefits.
50.69 Million words | 2021-06-03 08:30Update
There is no M.J or Tolkien here, no J.K or Cameron; the popular anime and novels that have swept the world have not appeared in this world. There is only a mediocre otaku who accidentally arrived in a parallel world and gained the "Overachiever System". He helped the top female student create "Detective Conan"; he saved the top student and wrote the script for "5 Centimeters per Second"; he supported a young voice actress who gained countless fans
446.21 Million words | 2021-12-29 21:26Update
Li Shaoyang's grandfather, who possessed exceptional medical skills and martial arts since childhood, lived together with him. After his grandfather's passing, he went to live abroad with his grandfather and faced crisis after crisis. Where should he go from here? When he returned to Huaxia, he hoped to have a peaceful life. However, various beauties around him brought him endless troubles. He wanted to keep a low profile, but life had different plans for him. He could only calmly deal with the challenges from all sides. Li Shaoyang was furious, and the consequences were severe! Do you have money? We have even more! Do you have power? We are not easy to provoke either! Do you have bodyguards by your side? We are super masters ourselves!
506.22 Million words | 2022-04-10 07:41Update
Millennium, Chen Hao is reborn across time and space. In his previous life, he was an oldhand in the entertainment industry. He studied directing, wrote scripts, and even acted. However, none of these endeavors brought him success. His performances were mediocre, his scripts lacked conflict, and as for directing... oh! Forgot to mention, he never had the opportunity to direct
222.53 Million words | 2021-11-14 05:29Update
Those who wanted to die are still alive, while those who shouldn't have died passed away prematurely. By a stroke of luck, I caught the bus to another world, only to be met with a series of blows as soon as I boarded. When I step out of this room, you should feel fear. This book is a Korean entertainment novel... New authors need encouragement, so if you find this book worthy, please vote and support!
388.47 Million words | 2021-03-21 13:29Update
After the 85s transformed into little Lolitas from the 70s, they really couldn't get used to it! No computers, televisions, or smartphones. Arranged marriages? If they couldn't stand it, they would just run away and join the army! (￣)︿(￣) The days in the army were also tough, with the regimental commander joining the fun. What? You want me to marry you? Can't discuss it yet?! →_→ Fine, bring on the money, as long as it's pleasing to the eye, I'll take it! ~~~~(>_
371.65 Million words | 2022-06-23 05:04Update
"Spirit Rice increases vitality, Mighty Beans enhances strength, Brain-Boosting Fruit develops the brain, and Beauty Melon makes you more attractive!" "The Peach of Immortality takes another two hundred years to mature? Let's use energy to ripen it. I'll bring a few to our classmates' reunion to let everyone taste the freshness." "Have we successfully transformed the Mars environment? Alright, let's plant the first batch of Dragon Fruit. What kind of Dragon Fruit? Of course, the magical fruit tree that turns into a dragon when plucked!" "The mutated Dogtail Grass is growing well, reaching a height of five kilometers with a diameter of eight hundred meters. After the mutated Mantis Legion renovates it, it can become a residential area. One Dogtail Grass equals a small town, solving the Earth's housing problem sooner." ... Since obtaining the "Crazy Farm," Wang Leshan's life has undergone a revolutionary change. Grow immortal herbs and raise divine beasts! This is a crazy story!
140.39 Million words | 2022-10-01 14:35Update
A simple-hearted youth ventures into the city, possessing unparalleled martial arts and miraculous medical skills. He overpowers various arrogant geniuses along the way, invincible with righteousness. With a silver needle in hand, he rivals the legendary Hua Tuo. He becomes the iceberg-like female CEO, the innocent school beauty, the sexy female star, and the sweet female nurse, the perfect and handsome boyfriend in the hearts of countless beautiful women. This is an exciting story of a young immortal doctor
67.77 Million words | 2022-07-24 06:28Update
Shennong Valley, a descendant of Shennong, woke up on a girl's body after an accident that caused them to fall off a cliff. Faced with a strange and brutal post-apocalyptic world, how will she cope? Lei Zhen, a descendant of the ancient martial arts family Lei, bears the responsibility of protecting the survival of Lei family in the post-apocalyptic world. How will he navigate this new world? As the post-apocalyptic world becomes more chaotic, what changes will Earth undergo? Faced with increasingly severe crises, how will humanity choose? Can the puzzle pieces of Earth come together again to form a complete and healthy planet? Stay tuned.
166.31 Million words | 2021-02-20 02:28Update
Fang Yun, because of accidentally stumbling upon a cave left behind by cultivators, became the last cultivator on Earth. However, due to his strong attachment to his family, he only wishes to stay at home, accompany his loved ones, and go on occasional trips. The extraordinary and mystical small village that emerged attracted many sinister individuals, but they all ended up battered and bruised in front of Fang Yun's absolute power.
579.09 Million words | 2023-04-05 02:44Update
Zhāng Yáng, the 19th generation sole disciple of the Shǔ Yǔ sect, famous for their mastery in the art of symbolic medicine, is unaware of his possession of the Daoist treasure "Nine Yang Talisman." Despite this, he is unable to break through the first level of the Zhù Gate's True Fire technique, believing it to be due to unfinished karma, leading him to seek a breakthrough after undergoing the catastrophic tribulation. Leaving the mountain to seek knowledge, Zhāng Yáng uses his skills to help the world and promote the Shǔ Yǔ medical art. Unexpectedly, a twist of fate occurs when he accidentally opens the jade gourd hanging from his chest, releasing the power of Nine Yin, attracting the gathering of Nine Yang. From then on, he becomes entangled in the disputes of the occult realm, beginning his conquest of the martial world...
543.30 Million words | 2022-07-25 22:21Update
The divine doctor in the city, Doctor Zhen Fei, an orphan, completely changes his destiny after obtaining the supernatural powers of the Yin and Yang technique. He wins the love of the famous singer and beauty, Qiao Huizi, and gains great fame in the dark world, surrounded by various extraordinary individuals and their abilities, all entangled with the ancient secret technique of the Yin and Yang technique, engaging in a life-and-death battle. By a stroke of luck, Zhen Fei acquires the technique of pulse interruption, and subsequently discovers the mysterious connection between the five major TCM families and the Yin and Yang technique, leading him to embark on an investigation. Dr. Zhen Fei, who possesses great courage, relentlessly pursues the elusive culprit behind the attacks on his schoolmate, the campus beauty, and consecutively foils the sinister plots of the sinister ancestral demon.
27.50 Million words | 2021-11-30 20:41Update
Sharingan, Ghost Path, Barrier Technique, Will-o'-the-wisp, Eye of the Unknown... Resident Evil, Alien, I Am Legend... Witness how Qin Jing, who has traversed into the world of Infinite Horror, finds his own path among the Main God, Heaven's Dao, and his teammates...
393.32 Million words | 2020-11-08 13:24Update
An ordinary urban student accidentally became the last disciple of an ancient alchemy sect. Led by a young and savvy Lolita sect leader, he gradually unveiled the secrets of the ancient alchemists to the world, assuming the identity of a formidable medicinal expert.
422.34 Million words | 2021-11-29 12:17Update
Tong Zhenyu brought her home for the first time and confidently introduced her to his shocked family, saying, "Zhang Zijun, the former fiancée of my nephew, and now my wife." The family remained speechless. He continued, "It's like not letting others drink the good water." Zhang Zijun had nothing to say. "Nephew, can't you see that she is publicly humiliating me? She has no manners at all!" "I spoiled her," Tong Zhenyu coldly replied, "If she doesn't humiliate that person publicly, wouldn't she be embarrassing me?" If you think "Dominant CEO: Let's Remarry, Wife" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and Weibo! The latest chapters of "Dominant CEO: Let's Remarry, Wife", no pop-up ads, can be read in full. ...
138.38 Million words | 2022-07-27 20:55Update
One thing that Meng Yu couldn't understand in her previous life was why her mother, despite being her own daughter, gave up the university opportunity she had worked hard for and instead sent her younger sister to study, while selling her off to become a shared wife in the mountains and raising funds for her sister's travel expenses. After being reborn, Jiang Meng Yu had just escaped from the hands of human traffickers when she was captured by a "purchased husband". Her ex-fiance, whom her birth mother had arranged for her but was stolen by her sister using her identity, saved her. She said, "You saved me, and I have no way to repay you. I'll give myself to you." But when her birth mother arrived, she casually clapped her hands and left with her. General Gu cornered Meng Yu against a wall: "You seduced me and now you want to run? Not a chance!" Meng Yu resisted: "That was just a temporary measure to seek revenge." General Gu leaned closer: "Since it's all planned out, let's stick to the plan. I have avenged your enemies, now all you need to do is repay the debt." Meng Yu, with a innocent face: "What debt?" General Gu smirked: "The debt of saving your life, which should be repaid with your body." Meng Yu: "Are you sure this fox is the military officer I encountered in my previous life?"
460.03 Million words | 2022-02-06 05:42Update
Reborn and returning, a magnificent counterattack. Others' trash, my treasure! Earth's strong ones: That's just a pile of mud. Jiang Xin Cheng: No, that's not mud. It's a first-grade elemental stone - Yellow Mud Elemental Stone Mine. After absorbing it, my strength can ascend to a higher realm. Earth's strong ones: That's just a osmanthus tree. Jiang Xin Cheng: No, that's not an osmanthus tree. It's a rare and precious osmanthus spirit tree, capable of refining the Moon Spirit Divine Pill. After consuming it, my perception will increase several fold. Earth's strong ones: It stinks. There's a pile of dog poop over there. Jiang Xin Cheng's eyes gleamed with green light as he pounced forward: Move aside quickly. That pile of dog poop is mine. It's the Divine-level medicine mine, the true god stone. After consuming it, my foundation will skyrocket, my spirit will soar, and my elemental power will make a breakthrough. I must eat it... the humble old man jumped into the deep sea vortex to protect the Divine Scripture. Unexpectedly, he died and was reborn, returning from the golden age of Earth's elemental power cultivation to the enlightenment age. He began to make up for all the regrets and mistakes of his previous life.
267.68 Million words | 2020-09-25 19:47Update
