Cassandra Clare The Infernal Devices Fantasy Historical Young Adult Clockwork Princess – Cassandra Clare (2013) Tessa Gray’s fate is revealed as she and the Shadowhunters make a final stand against the Magister’s mechanized army in this gripping trilogy finale.
Victor Hugo Classics Historical Satire Les Misérables – Victor Hugo (1862) Les Misérables by Victor Hugo follows Jean Valjean’s journey from ex-convict to redemption, exploring justice, love, and revolution in post-revolutionary France.
Lois Lowry Classics Historical Young Adult Number the Stars – Lois Lowry (1989) During World War II, ten-year-old Annemarie helps protect her Jewish best friend from the Nazis in occupied Denmark, showcasing bravery and resistance.
Stephen King Historical Mystery Science Fiction 11/22/63 – Stephen King (2011) 11/22/63 by Stephen King follows Jake Epping, a teacher who travels back in time to prevent JFK’s assassination but faces unexpected dangers and the risks of changing history.
John Steinbeck Classics Historical Romance East of Eden – John Steinbeck (1952) Set in California’s Salinas Valley, this multi-generational saga explores good and evil, family conflicts, and the biblical parallels of Cain and Abel.
Joseph Conrad Historical Psychological Heart of Darkness – Joseph Conrad (1899) Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad follows Marlow’s journey into the Congo to find the enigmatic Mr. Kurtz, exploring colonialism, human nature, and moral decay.
Homer Fantasy Historical The Iliad – Homer The Iliad by Homer is an ancient Greek epic focusing on the wrath of Achilles and the Trojan War, exploring themes of honor, fate, and heroism.
Jojo Moyes Historical Romance The Giver of Stars – Jojo Moyes (2019) The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes tells the story of Alice and a group of women who challenge norms to bring books to remote Kentucky communities.
Khaled Hosseini Classics Historical Psychological And the Mountains Echoed – Khaled Hosseini (2012) Spanning decades and continents, this novel explores family, love, and sacrifice through interconnected stories beginning with a fateful decision in 1952 Afghanistan.
Leo Tolstoy Classics Historical War and Peace – Leo Tolstoy (1869) War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy follows Pierre Bezukhov, Prince Andrei, and Natasha Rostova as they navigate love, war, and destiny during Napoleon’s invasion of Russia.
