Markus Zusak
473. The Book Thief - Markus Zusak (2005)
Classics Historical Young Adult

The Book Thief – Markus Zusak (2005)

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, narrated by Death, follows a girl’s love for books, offering solace and resistance during Nazi Germany.
Khaled Hosseini
428. A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini (2007)
Classics Historical Psychological

A Thousand Splendid Suns – Khaled Hosseini (2007)

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini chronicles love, resilience, and sacrifice in the intertwined lives of two Afghan women.
Homer
The Iliad by Homer Summary
Fantasy Historical

The Iliad – Homer

The Iliad by Homer is a timeless epic of heroism, wrath, and fate set during the Trojan War, focusing on the Greek warrior Achilles.
Leo Tolstoy
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Summary
Classics Historical

War and Peace – Leo Tolstoy (1869)

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy intertwines personal and historical narratives, depicting Russian life during the Napoleonic Wars.
Jojo Moyes
636 - The Girl You Left Behind - Jojo Moyes (2012)
Historical Romance

The Girl You Left Behind – Jojo Moyes (2012)

The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes follows Sophie Lefèvre, whose portrait by her husband Édouard sparks a legal and emotional battle a century later.
James Fenimore Cooper
The Leatherstocking Tales
The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper Summary
Adventure Historical

The Last of the Mohicans – James Fenimore Cooper (1826)

The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper intertwines adventure, loyalty, and cultural clashes during the French and Indian War.
Sara Gruen
646 - At the Water's Edge - Sara Gruen (2015)
Historical Romance

At the Water’s Edge – Sara Gruen (2015)

At the Water’s Edge by Sara Gruen follows a privileged woman’s journey to wartime Scotland, where she faces dark truths, love, and the realities of survival.
Miyamoto Musashi
The Book of Five Rings by Musashi Miyamoto Summary
Non Fiction

The Book of Five Rings – Musashi Miyamoto (1645)

The Book of Five Rings by Musashi Miyamoto offers timeless strategies on combat, philosophy, and leadership, drawing from samurai principles.
Jojo Moyes
638 - The Ship of Brides - Jojo Moyes (2005)
Historical Romance

The Ship of Brides – Jojo Moyes (2005)

The Ship of Brides by Jojo Moyes follows Australian war brides in 1946 on a voyage to England aboard HMS Victorious, facing heartbreak, hope, and camaraderie.
John Steinbeck
488. The Moon Is Down - John Steinbeck (1942)
Classics Historical

The Moon Is Down – John Steinbeck (1942)

The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck tells of a town resisting occupation, showcasing unity, dignity, and rebellion against tyranny.