2022 Historical Fiction: Exploring the Captivating Worlds of the Past Are you an avid reader who loves immersing themselves in the enchanting worlds of the past? If so, 2022 is an exciting year for historical fiction enthusiasts like yourself. With a plethora of fascinating novels set to be released, you'll have plenty to indulge in and transport yourself to different eras. In this article, we'll highlight some highly anticipated historical fiction releases, notable authors in the genre, and recommend a few websites to enhance your reading experience. 1. "The Lost Queen" by Signe Pike: Embark on a mesmerizing journey to the Dark Ages in Scotland with "The Lost Queen." Signe Pike's debut novel follows the tale of Languoreth, a forgotten queen who defies the constraints of her time. Filled with rich historical details and a dash of magic, this book is perfect for fans of both historical fiction and fantasy. 2. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah: Step into the dust-filled world of the Great Depression in Kristin Hannah's "The Four Winds." Set against the backdrop of the 1930s, this powerful novel tells the story of a resilient woman named Elsa Martinelli, who must navigate the hardships of poverty, drought, and social injustice. Hannah's evocative writing transports readers to an era defined by struggle, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. 3. "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn: Travel back to World War II and delve into the world of code-breaking in "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn. Inspired by the real-life women of Bletchley Park, this gripping novel intertwines the lives of three female codebreakers who must unravel a mystery that could change the course of the war. Quinn's meticulously researched storytelling and complex characters make for an engrossing read. Notable Historical Fiction Authors: - Philippa Gregory: Known for her captivating portrayal of the Tudor era, Philippa Gregory has penned numerous bestsellers, including "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "The White Queen." - Ken Follett: With epic historical sagas like "The Pillars of the Earth" and "World Without End," Ken Follett has garnered a massive following. His meticulous attention to historical detail and intricate plotlines make his novels a must-read for any history buff. - Hilary Mantel: Winner of the prestigious Man Booker Prize, Hilary Mantel's "Wolf Hall" trilogy transports readers to the court of Henry VIII. Her masterful storytelling and in-depth characterization breathe life into this significant period in English history. Websites to Explore: 1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): Goodreads is a comprehensive platform for book lovers, offering recommendations, author interviews, and expansive lists of historical fiction novels. Browse user reviews, join book clubs, and discover hidden gems in the genre. 2. Historical Novel Society (historicalnovelsociety.org): The Historical Novel Society website is a treasure trove of resources for historical fiction enthusiasts. From book reviews to author interviews and features on upcoming releases, this website is a valuable companion for staying informed about the latest happenings in the genre. 3. The History Quill (www.thehistoryquill.com): For aspiring historical fiction writers or those interested in the craft, The History Quill website provides valuable advice, tips, and resources. Explore their blog, participate in workshops, and connect with fellow writers to enhance your understanding of historical fiction. Immerse Yourself in the Past: With an abundance of enthralling historical fiction novels to look forward to in 2022, you're bound to find captivating reads that transport you to different eras. Whether you enjoy tales of ancient civilizations, the intrigue of the medieval period, or the tumultuous events of the 20th century, historical fiction is sure to satisfy your craving for mesmerizing storytelling. So, grab your favorite novel, lose yourself in the past, and enjoy the journey!
On the day of my birth, the global gods awakened and everyone transformed from ordinary humans into divine beings... "Ding, Heroic Invincible System binding." "Please, host, no need for explanations. Quickly choose a faction, develop kinship, collect beliefs, ignite divine fire, gather divine essence, and become a deity." Reader group:
66.10 Million words | 2022-04-10 00:24Update
For one person's anger, destroy one universe! I regret it and want to rebuild the universe! (This is a story of machines, insects, and humans vying for control of the universe. Only one person will survive when the universe is destroyed and rebuilds it to become the Creator. But he says, 'I really don't want to be the Creator.')
188.00 Million words | 2021-09-21 19:58Update
The end of the world has come and resources are scarce, but Fang Ru happens to have acquired a glutton. But why is it a pot for cooking medicine?! He'll starve if he doesn't eat, and if she doesn't feed him, he'll devour her soul! Fine, in order to earn food for the pot, Fang Ru rolls up her sleeves and works hard. But...how did she accidentally end up earning a bowl full for herself? The pot with a contract tearfully says, "I'm hungry, I want to eat." Slave owner Fang Ru wields a small whip and says, "I still have a thousand doses of the explosively powerful medicine to finish the order. You'll get your food when I'm done frying it." The antagonist, Third Uncle, hides behind the wall, thinking, "This pot is supposed to be a ancestral deadly weapon, right? How come not only is she not dead, but she's getting better and better!" Fang Ru and the pot exchange a murderous gaze! Hey, Third Uncle, don't run! Why did you send him to me/me to her?! Come over
98.02 Million words | 2021-12-31 01:38Update
Years later, the whole world only had one theme... Star Energy cultivation! With the emergence of Star Energy, the Earth expanded exponentially, ferocious beasts roamed without restraint, individual power became unprecedentedly strong, and the era of technology came to an end, leading to a global power reshuffle! At the same time, ancient martial arts that required internal energy revived with the help of a brand new Star Energy. "Descending Dragon Eighteen Palms" battled against "Forbidden: Eleven Twelve Eight Juvenile Maidens", "Earth Exploding Heavenly Stars" clashed with "Miracle: Black Dragon Wave", and various martial arts flourished... Qin Liang, originally just an ordinary third-year high school student, happened to obtain a small tower, and from then on... He perfected ancient martial arts, discovered the weaknesses of ferocious beasts, and deciphered the composition of antidotes... In this chaotic era, a chaotic person is needed to make things even more chaotic. If you think "Star Energy Century" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
37.53 Million words | 2022-06-12 05:47Update
On a stormy night, the golden egg in Yang Tian's hand cracked open and a little green dragon crawled out! With the help of this dragon pet, Yang Tian embarked on a different path of martial arts cultivation. VIP Group (For fans with above cumulative fan value):
215.49 Million words | 2022-04-01 17:35Update
There are a thousand extraordinary abilities in the world, with countless methods to dominate and conquer. Even if one could shatter kingdoms and become an unrivaled king, is that enough in this new world full of extraordinary powers? What kind of power is truly formidable, and who can have the last laugh? A blend of supernatural fantasy and mildly thought-provoking literature (a bit slow at first, but worth the anticipation, please bookmark and stay tuned).
27.54 Million words | 2020-08-17 12:06Update
The days when we chased the "Coiling Dragon" novel together. The diary of Coiling Dragon's female fan lolita. For details, click on pl. Following "Nine Cauldrons," "Coiling Dragon," "Stellar Transformations," "Cuan Mang," and "Stellar Peak Legend," this is Tomato's sixth book! Summary: In the starry sky, this planet is entirely brownish-yellow, with no signs of life, and a diameter of kilometers. Oh, it unexpectedly contains veins of "Stellar Tears Gold." What luck! After devouring this planet, my strength should be restored to what it was before my injury. Pale-faced Luo Feng sits cross-legged on a flying meteorite, overlooking a lifeless planet in the distance. "Swallowing the Starry Sky," Tomato's sixth novel, will present a vast and mysterious future world.
478.45 Million words | 2021-07-31 14:55Update
On that day, a thick fog enveloped everything. On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship. On that day, he ventured through the dense mist and confronted a world completely overturned and shattered - the former order had crumbled, eerie phenomena dominated the endless seas beyond civilized society, and isolated island cities and fleets challenging the vast ocean had become the only remaining lights of civilization. However, the shadows of the past still lurked in the deep sea, ready to continue devouring this dying world. But for the new captain of the Lost Homeward, there was only one question he needed to consider first - how the hell do you even steer this ship? The latest chapters of Deep Sea Embers can be found at:
156.88 Million words | 2020-08-17 16:47Update
The story begins with a card. Education card: bears contemporary significance. Vision card: discovers treasures by sight. First aid card: saves a delicate female police officer. Transport card: silently moves mountains of gold. Energy card: lights up without consuming oil. Shadow card: carries portable entertainment. Sound card: alternative MP3 player. First-class cardholder (-Star): achieves great success in a specific field and leaves remarkable accomplishments. Second-class cardholder (-Star): makes significant contributions in all endeavors. Third-class cardholder (-Star): reportedly limited to no more than ten individuals worldwide, the highest level of cardholder. However, the absolute requirement to become a three-star cardholder is to accomplish numerous historic discoveries and create monumental achievements with global impact.
209.50 Million words | 2021-06-10 11:43Update
In the year , humans set foot on the glowing Mars. In the year , the first World Martial Arts Tournament was held, becoming the most prestigious fighting event worldwide, igniting a global frenzy. Renowned world-class fighter "Gun Devil" Xu Jingming, at the age of twenty-six, carrying the injuries from numerous battles, chose to retire... A tumultuous new era begins!
200.03 Million words | 2022-08-22 05:52Update
"This is a 'Hongjun' class crystal warship, weighing 390 million tons, operated by 1,523 cultivators at the Qi Refining stage. The main controlling crystal brain processes 90 million divine thoughts per second, with computational power comparable to an Nascent Soul cultivator, capable of instantly suppressing a planet!" Li Yaozhuo stood above the boundless starry sea, looking at the colossal object before him, silently calculating in his heart, "To dismantle this warship into scrap, I will need... seconds!" ... In an era of cultivation, an ordinary borderland youth, roaring through the stars, becomes the legend who dominates the galaxy!
1,081.91 Million words | 2022-08-08 04:29Update
It's not about Empire Conquest, not about the turbulence of another world, and certainly not about leveling up in martial arts. In fact, this is a very serious and earnest hard science fiction novel about saving the world - believe it or not. Alright, fine. Actually, it's just a hilarious story about a group of clueless leaders and a crappy head of state having fun in their everyday life of saving the world. A pseudo-otaku who was just living a mundane life suddenly becomes the emperor of an empire, adopting numerous lolis under the nurturing aura of a father figure. This is the uproarious story of a certain otaku experiencing after obtaining a free-loading brigade from the sky. Once again, I solemnly remind you: this is a very serious and earnest science fiction novel... P.S.:
805.35 Million words | 2021-10-20 08:10Update
This is a world of reckless behavior after death. Summon Dad, summon Lu Bu, summon Beethoven, so tired! Summon ancestors, summon death gods, summon Napoleon, enough is enough! However, we can summon Haizi, Gu Cheng, Cangyang Gyatso, and build an amazing poetry empire! We can also summon Hatsune, Aya, Iori, Kurumi, and build a cute dimensional empire! Infinite divine horses are really terrible, but I guess death, so adorable, must be blue-kid paper...
95.37 Million words | 2021-06-02 12:54Update
Since ancient times, the most elite personnel in the military have only been found in two places. One is the most elite special forces, and the other is in maximum-security prisons. In order to conceal the fact that he was a cultivation genius, Zhao Li had no choice but to join the military and use the military's combat techniques to cover up his extraordinary cultivation level. However, he inexplicably found himself assigned to serve in a maximum-security prison. In the prison, Zhao Li encountered countless heinous criminals and learned many extraordinary skills. But most importantly, he witnessed the darkness within society and the military. Thus, Zhao Li's legendary journey began in the prison. Shattered V.I.P. Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Special thanks to Xu Cheng, an individual who provided all of the reader groups.
188.46 Million words | 2023-06-27 04:16Update
This is a future world, the birthplace of dreams, where advancements in technology have eliminated arduous physical labor for humans. For the first time, they are being liberated from internal oppression, heralding the arrival of a golden age. However, the karmic ties of the past millions of years remain entangled, leaving humans with the choice to either eliminate or liberate themselves from them.
171.11 Million words | 2021-11-08 11:20Update
[Starting Point's First Edits Group Signed Work] What kind of mystery is hidden in the tomb of seven thousand years? How did the Galactic Superstate undergo earth-shattering transformations? Who is the mastermind behind it all? And what is the true extent of the power of martial cultivators? A humble miner from the planet Fengtu, Yishuihan, unexpectedly encounters Mr. Mu in the depths of the earth and becomes his disciple. From that moment on, he embarks on a journey to explore ancient connected tombs, engaging in countless battles and intellectual contests with the once illustrious Xuan Yuan Duke. Through these trials, Yishuihan accum
179.87 Million words | 2021-05-26 00:51Update
Lin Xisu, a teenage boy from the sunken village, was kidnapped by the Star Pirates, thus embarking on the interstellar stage. The restless Morgans, the figure behind the Sinken Blades, and the traces of the galactic hero from thousands of years ago, all troubled him. Interstellar cruise ships, hidden battle lines of martial cultivators, and spaceships that evolve through the fusion of different civilizations' creations. They are special incubators that, due to the fusion of different materials, produce countless variations. From the initial E-class to the elite-class, and then to the legendary-class and demigod-class, they are full of unpredictable dangers. Under the sun's corona, a new journey begins...
415.86 Million words | 2021-04-17 14:32Update
By a twist of fate, Xia Fei accidentally consumed a bottle of unbranded, undated, unlabelled, and originless genetic optimization liquid. And thus, our story begins... [Author's custom tag: Passionate]
530.13 Million words | 2022-04-25 16:34Update
The Earth was shrouded in fog, and planetary life emerged from the depths. The fragile Earth civilization was finally exposed to the gaze of countless races. In the next hundred years, it was supposed to be a history of human struggle filled with blood and fire... However, the plot completely changed the moment that man returned to the starting point... " "The survival of the f
283.69 Million words | 2022-01-04 17:43Update
In the week leading up to Earth's destruction, Xiao Yu fused his soul with the main control computer of an interstellar spaceship and escaped just before Earth's demise. After merging with the computer, Xiao Yu gained not only its powerful computational capabilities but also the immense innovation and exploration abilities of a human. As a result, the crude interstellar spaceship that Xiao Yu resided in began to evolve continuously, progressing from a chemical engine to a nuclear-powered engine, and further advancing to a matter-antimatter annihilation engine, all while growing in size and mass. With the continuous development of technology, Xiao Yu also began to attempt to create a truly interstellar super fleet that encompassed multiple functions, including attack, defense, exploration, landing, and resource collection... Thanks to the contribution of readers, a Q group has been created, and those who enjoy this book can join by searching for the group number.
329.95 Million words | 2022-09-04 21:59Update
Encountering the apocalypse, Lin Ran Tong fortunately obtained a unique spatial ability, with a magical tree of hope inside the space. Thus, she casually planted vegetables, raised a few chickens and ducks, took care of her son, made a few close friends, and together they sought survival in this difficult end-of-world, cherishing each moment. The old group is already full, for the new group number, welcome friends to visit, a book character's name is the key to knock on the door.
99.76 Million words | 2022-02-21 20:48Update
