Must Read Historical Fiction Novels of 2025

The Historical fiction genre is one of my favorite and I am always looking for new historical fiction books to read. And 2025 has a bunch of incredible new historical fiction novels that everyone should be on the lookout for!

I am still trying to get through all the incredible books that were released last year. 2025 seems like it will continue the trend and we are all for it. The more books to read, the better. We have a lot of good historical fiction books to look forward to.

This list includes many amazing authors and topics and I always love learning about lesser known historical events. There are a ton of books on this list that I can’t wait to read. You can see the full list below!

Must Read Historical Fiction Novels of 2025

• The Life of Herod the Great by Zora Neale Hurston, Release date: January 7
• The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang Release date: January 7
• Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray, Release date: February 4
• Punished by Ann-Helén Laestadius, Release date: February 4
• Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff, Release date: February 4
• The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones, Release date: March 18
• A Map to Paradise by Susan Meissner, Release date: March 18
• Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi, Release date: April 15
• The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner, Release date: April 29
• My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende, Release date: May 6
• The Devil Three Times by Rickey Fayne, Release date: May 13

Conclusion

These are the must read historical fiction novels of 2025 that you need to know about. We have some of the best historical fiction books releasing all the way up to May. What books on this list are you excited about? Let us know in the comments below!

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