# Must-Read Historical Fiction for Your TBR Right Now

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Podcast: [Book Lounge by Libby](https://stenobird.com/podcast/book-lounge-by-libby-544985)
Published: 2026-04-23T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.libbylife.com/blog/must-read-historical-fiction-for-your-tbr-right-now-book-lounge-by-libby-season-3
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## Resource

Looking for your next great historical fiction read? Joe is joined by Amy Allen Clark, host of the Book Gang Podcast, to share standout historical fiction recommendations to add to your TBR. From immersive, character-driven stories to sweeping narratives that bring the past to life, this episode highlights books that will stick with you long after the final page. Amy brings her expertise in discovering buzzy and noteworthy titles, while Joe adds a few picks of his own—including one unexpected curveball. Whether you’re a longtime historical fiction reader or just looking for a place to start, this episode is packed with compelling recommendations across time periods and styles. Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel! Book recommendations: Amy’s Picks: The Half Life - Rachel Beanland Scandalous Women - Gill Paul The Final Revival of Opal and Nev - Dawnie Walton The Foursome - Christina Baker Kline Happy Land - Dolen Perkins-Valdez Joe’s Picks: Let's Call Her Barbie – Renée Rosen Disco Witches of Fire Island – Blair Fell The Hounding – Xenobe Purvis Dead Eleven – Jimmy Juliano Silver Nitrate – Silvia Moreno-Garcia Flung out of Space – Grace Ellis & Hannah Templer Stage Dreams – Melanie Gillman The Legend of Auntie Po – Shing Yin Khor Parallel – Matthias Lehmann Who’s in this episode: Amy Allen Clark, Book Gang Podcast – links Articles referenced: https://bookriot.com/what-makes-a-book-historical-fiction/ https://celadonbooks.com/what-is-historical-fiction/ https://historicalnovelsociety.org/defining-the-genre-2/ Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:23 Intro 00:00:53 Hello to Amy! 00:01:30 What is Historical Fiction, and what defines it? 00:04:28 Amy’s thoughts on Historical Fiction 00:12:11 Historical Fiction Recommendations 01:07:…

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