historical fiction book club picks

Are you a fan of historical fiction books? Looking for some captivating titles for your book club? Well, you're in luck! In this article, we will explore a list of must-read historical fiction book club picks that are sure to keep you and your fellow readers engrossed in fascinating worlds from the past. 

1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak:
Set during World War II in Nazi Germany, this acclaimed novel tells the extraordinary story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who finds solace in stealing books and sharing them with others. The power of words and the resilience of the human spirit are beautifully depicted in this compelling tale.

2. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr:
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this immersive novel transports readers to occupied France during World War II. The story follows a blind French girl, Marie-Laure, and a young German soldier, Werner, whose paths eventually converge. Doerr's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions bring this moving tale to life.

3. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah:
This poignant and gripping story, set in France during World War II, follows two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, who take different paths during the German occupation. Kristin Hannah explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit in this powerful historical novel.

4. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon:
Transporting readers between the 20th and 18th centuries, this beloved series introduces Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who mysteriously travels back in time to 1743 Scotland. With its blend of romance, adventure, and historical accuracy, Gabaldon's epic saga has captured the hearts of millions of readers.

5. "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett:
Set in the early 1960s in Jackson, Mississippi, this captivating novel delves into the lives of African American maids and the white families they serve. Through the perspectives of three unforgettable women, Stockett explores themes of race, class, and gender, shining a light on the injustices of the era.

When it comes to discussing these historical fiction gems in your book club, consider exploring intriguing topics such as the accuracy of historical events, the impact of the characters' choices, and the significance of the author's narrative style.

To enhance your reading experience, there are numerous online resources dedicated to historical fiction. Websites like Goodreads and Book Riot offer curated lists, author interviews, and discussion forums to further enrich your book club discussions.

So, gather your book club members, choose one of these captivating historical fiction books, and embark on a journey through time together. Happy reading!
The Lv Clan's in-laws Fiction
The Lv Clan's in-laws

Qin Xu "accidentally" "harassed" a little girl, and the little girl's father is called Lv Bu!! So Qin Xu was in a sorry state! Dealing with all sorts of torment and hatred! Since he couldn't escape from this clutches! For his own life! For his family behind him! Then he'll join in with all his might! And so... Liu Daerduo, married woman Cao, and Sun Green Eyes, you're in trouble... Produced by Group Five, it is definitely a masterpiece! Please feel free to collect it! Wishing everyone a pleasant reading experience! Please show your support! Thank you.

236.81 Million words | 2021-08-23 12:04Update

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A talented scholar in Kaifeng during the late Ming Dynasty. Fiction
A talented scholar in Kaifeng during the late Ming Dynasty.

A young office clerk who had just entered society unexpectedly traveled back in time to the end of the Ming Dynasty and became a scholar in Kaifeng Prefecture named Li Xiuwen. Though coming from a wealthy background, he was plagued with frequent illnesses; while possessing remarkable talent, he did not live in the right era. The court was embroiled in endless political struggles, factions fought among themselves, calamities befell both man and nature, and the people suffered in silence. With formidable enemies lurking outside and internal chaos erupting, the ship of fate swayed in turbulent times. Would he passively drift along and be consumed by the vast ocean like a wave? Or would he defy the waves

312.70 Million words | 2022-11-28 11:41Update

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The Legend of the Immortal General in the Great Tang Dynasty Fiction
The Legend of the Immortal General in the Great Tang Dynasty

The Legend of Daxian General in the Great Tang Dynasty is a military war story that involves cultivation, scientific examinations, leading troops, and treasure battles. - The latest chapters of The Legend of Daxian General in the Great Tang Dynasty can be found at: http://www.shenmaxiaoshuo.com/xx/ - Author: An Jianyu

32.76 Million words | 2020-12-17 08:00Update

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Tiger Stride Attack. Fiction
Tiger Stride Attack.

Borrow me three thousand Tiger Warriors, Restore our mighty China. With sword pointing west to Tian Shan, And horse trampling north to the Black Sea. Drawing the bow on the surface of Lake Baikal, Appreciating snow on the island of Hokkaido. Exploring the ancient on the Indochinese Peninsula, Paying tribute to ancestors amidst the ruins of Tokyo. Where the Han flag points, the enemies flee in dust. Those who dare to offend China shall be punished, no matter how far! ... All the brave warriors in the world are Tiger Warriors, This book is dedicated to those who have fought for our nation, Our ancestors who refused to be enslaved.

270.48 Million words | 2021-11-02 03:13Update

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Legend of Wulin Heroes in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
Legend of Wulin Heroes in the Three Kingdoms

The unsolvable millennium puzzle, the ambitious Chu Kuangge seeks immortality and world domination! Xiao Yang, descendant of Xiao He, unexpectedly obtains the "Yellow Stone Scriptures" and roams the world, recruiting mighty warriors and capturing alluring beauties, reveling in the intoxicating realm of rivers and lakes! What? My brother is a despicable creature, a scum from ancient times? Even Prime Minister Zhao and Prince Li Yuanba of the West Palace cannot match him with three strikes? The clash between Xiemen Chuixue and Ye Gucheng in a parallel universe, and the showdown between Xiaofeng and Guo Jing with their respective martial arts! More excitement awaits in "The Heroes of Martial Arts in the Three Kingdoms"

384.72 Million words | 2020-12-10 07:08Update

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There were tanks in the Northern Song Dynasty. Fiction
There were tanks in the Northern Song Dynasty.

Crossing over to the Song Dynasty and finally finding love. My wife is sharp yet gentle, while my younger sister-in-law is blossoming with potential. A beautiful life awaits me... Wait a minute! The first year of Xuande? The emperor is Zhao Ji? The bandit, Wang Qing, is about to attack? I also have two edgy little cousins? And... my tank is out of fuel... ... Book club: If you follow me, if you follow me, I'll show you some... explicit content...

82.77 Million words | 2022-08-05 21:00Update

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Heart of Time Fiction
Heart of Time

Time travel, perhaps, offers ambitious individuals or those filled with regret an opportunity to change their lives and get involved in the grand mission of "building and destroying countries, continuing the rarest of worlds." However, time travel also means no longer having the convenience of seeking opinions from countless wives for personal matters, no more relying on "Baidu" for help with external affairs, no more having "Wan Bao Lu" and "Hong Ta Shan" cigarettes between the lips, no more "Wu Liang Ye" and "Rene Head Horse" liquor poured in the glass, no more handy and cool tool like a "Zippo" lighter to

202.72 Million words | 2023-02-25 20:59Update

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Countryman Fiction
Countryman

A modern person travels back in time to the late Ming Dynasty in Jiangnan. Present-day Yangzhou is still thriving with music and dance, and picturesque with small bridges and flowing water. But turbulent times are approaching. A new era is about to begin.

449.09 Million words | 2023-02-24 07:24Update

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Crazy Cavalry Wave at the End of the Han Dynasty Fiction
Crazy Cavalry Wave at the End of the Han Dynasty

With the system accompanying him in this era, the throne that surpasses all sentient beings is the freedom that Li Zheng pursues. Invincible battle steeds traverse the land, gallop across the oceans, and dominate the sky. No one can stop Li Zheng's advancing footsteps. Cao, Liu, Sun? In this unique end of the Han Dynasty, witness the unrivaled fury of the battle steeds, crushing everything in their path!

447.92 Million words | 2023-04-16 12:28Update

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Pirate King of Late Ming Dynasty Fiction
Pirate King of Late Ming Dynasty

Who says the sea is stormy? I say only those who dare can win! As a time traveler, Li Tu aims to pioneer the era of great maritime exploration in the late Ming Dynasty. This is a story of a time traveler's struggle and adventures in the late Ming Dynasty. It's an exciting tale.

15.94 Million words | 2020-08-25 04:37Update

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Assassin in Splendid Attire Fiction
Assassin in Splendid Attire

...... The Embroidered Uniform Guard, what do they live off? They're used for killing! Who do they kill? Those who obstruct the development of the Ming Dynasty! Deadwood officials, corrupt bureaucrats, kill! Factionalism, indulging in internal strife, kill! Falsifying imperial edicts, framing loyal subjects, kill! Selfishness, tax evasion, kill! Hypocrisy, empty talk causing harm to the nation, kill! Collusion with foreign powers, betraying the country, kill! Disrespecting the Great Ming, no matter how far, must be punished with death, kill!

316.88 Million words | 2022-09-02 12:49Update

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The Dominance of Xu Zhou in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Dominance of Xu Zhou in the Three Kingdoms

Master of military industry, Tao Ying, returned to the war-torn Xuzhou after a failed attempt to develop a mass destruction weapon. In the year of Xuzhou, during the end of the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao's army surrounded the city, intending to slaughter everyone and leave no one alive, while Liu Bei gained tremendous popularity within the city. Furthermore, Lu Bu, riding on his red rabbit horse, was on his way to Xuzhou. Unfortunately, Tao Ying had the misfortune of transmigrating into the despised second son of Tao Qian. In this era where heroes emerged one after another, some vanished into thin air with a single snap, while others scared away millions of soldiers with a mighty roar. However, the weak Tao Ying had only one wish - to defend Xuzhou!

164.94 Million words | 2020-08-21 21:14Update

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Rebel unifies the world. Fiction
Rebel unifies the world.

A modern ordinary person travels to a strange world, where there are no three emperors and five empires, no Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, or Qing dynasties. Instead, there exists a massive empire that is powerful enough to intimidate everyone! Officials are corrupt, the emperor is incompetent, frequent natural disasters occur but no one comes to aid, and the common people suffer endlessly... Wang Xu, starting from being an insignificant beggar, takes step by step to overcome obstacles, removing every stumbling block in his path. With the use of modern knowledge, he creates numerous advanced weapons... He is unwilling to be ordinary; he wants to rebel! [Dear friends, please collect if you like it, thank you!] [Join the Qianye Book Club chat group for

420.83 Million words | 2021-09-27 04:05Update

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Glorious Mission 1937 Fiction
Glorious Mission 1937

All I seek is the prosperity of our motherland and the well-being of our people; all I desire is to expel the Japanese invaders and reclaim our China; all I rely on is my fervent passion and a steel rifle in my hand! A humble life, an extraordinary era, a tragic song of resistance, an immortal legend! ****** Proud works: "Snow Vengeance in the War against Japan", "The Supreme Landlord of a Region" Reader exchange group: Glorious Group ()

598.88 Million words | 2020-07-19 13:44Update

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Transformation of the Tang Dynasty Fiction
Transformation of the Tang Dynasty

In the late years of the Tang Dynasty, Li Linfu was already in a high position; Yang Guozhong was still engaged in street swindling; An Lushan was accumulating military achievements; Meng Haoran was traveling around aspiring to become an official. In that year, Cen Shen was still just a little boy; Du Fu was still a young noble; Li Bai was still wandering around; and it was the same year when Liu Hao arrived in the Tang Dynasty. No money? Let's earn it ourselves, after all, knowledge and experience from future generations are free to obtain. No power? Find a backer, since we've read countless transmigration novels. Dissatisfied with the society of the Tang Dynasty? Let's reform it openly and covertly, and then establish a scientific and rational new order.

500.41 Million words | 2021-11-18 21:25Update

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The Idyllic Great Tang Fiction
The Idyllic Great Tang

Idyllic Tang Dynasty, warm sunshine, golden wheat fields, with egrets soaring. Zhang Xiaobao: "I don't think with my abilities I can change anything significant. My idea is simple, just to improve our own living conditions. But many times, things don't develop as you wish. During my efforts to elevate our family's living standards, many unexpected things happened. How should I put it? Well... is it as simple as the butterfly's wings? No, no, no, this analogy is too flashy. Let's make it more down-to-earth. I'm like a piece of rat droppings thrown into a boiling pot." Wang Juan: "Since coming to this era with international fraudsters, I announce that there will be no more scammers in this world." ***** Group chat: "Feel free to join, anyone can come in." Same as above. Same as above, there are nine more spots available.

254.76 Million words | 2022-11-01 21:50Update

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Shu Gate Fiction
Shu Gate

Having been in the political arena for ten years, ambition has also been worn down into an old horse. One careless move in the power struggle led to a downfall. Crossing over? It's not a rare occurrence, but luckily, I crossed over into the body of a nobleman's son. Unfortunately, he is only a common-born son of an elderly marquis, who holds a prominent position. With fifteen sons, he ranks twelfth in the family hierarchy, making it impossible for him to inherit the title. Among his elder brothers, some hold official positions, while others serve in the military. Unfortunately, our immediate family possesses no talent and shows no signs of improvement, relying on a meager monthly allowance of twenty taels of silver to scrape by. My mother was a concubine who passed away early, and the marquis's mansion holds no regard for us. Even the snobbish servants dare to flaunt their power in front of us. Only my widowed sister, who shares the same mother as me, treats me kindly and occasionally provides assistance. However, as a widow with a son, I must be mindful of my boundaries. While others who have crossed over try to develop businesses, our elderly marquis strictly forbids his descendants from engaging in commerce. Shall we wait until the marquis passes away, only to be driven out by our brothers, each given a small plot of land? As a modern person, if I'm going to experience this, it must be done in a grand manner. Engaging in literature and calligraphy is not my forte, and the games of kings and marquis are not interesting to me. How about manipulating the changing of emperors and establishing my own power? "Why shouldn't a man carry his Wu Blade, conquering fifty provinces? I invite you to temporarily ascend the Lingyan Pavilion. Which scholar wouldn't desire to become a marquis of ten thousand households?"

548.82 Million words | 2021-09-11 02:44Update

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Tang Dynasty's Chu Ba Wang Fiction
Tang Dynasty's Chu Ba Wang

Tang Dynasty Diplomatic Declaration: 1. What's yours is mine, what's mine is still mine. 2. If I don't have it, I'll just take it from your house. 3. Anyone who dares to defy will be crushed to death.

20.70 Million words | 2023-02-27 17:30Update

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The Dawn of Apocalypse Fiction
The Dawn of Apocalypse

During the Tianqi period at the end of the Ming Dynasty, strong enemies lurked outside, while eunuchs ran rampant within. The court's governance became increasingly lax, powerful forces merged and plundered, and the people suffered. As the Emperor, I make the decisions! I will confront the strong enemy, eliminate corrupt officials, and punish the powerful. I will reverse the decline and support the crumbling empire. I will crush the enemy's onslaught, save the common people from water and fire. Of course, this cannot be achieved without many beautiful women and abundant wealth.

429.30 Million words | 2023-04-04 05:09Update

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Enlightenment Fiction
Enlightenment

Transferred back to the seventh year of the Chongzhen reign in the Ming Dynasty, no food, no clothes, no house to live in. Angry, rebel! Down with Chongzhen! Down with Huang Taiji! Down with the little Japanese! Down with Western powers! Down with anyone I don't like! Lend me three thousand elite soldiers and restore the mighty Chinese nation!

258.53 Million words | 2020-07-07 13:25Update

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