7 Must-Read Historical Novels
- BOOK LISTS, BOOKS & HISTORY
- April 25, 2025
These 5 mysteries that take place in northern California offer up incredible scenery, the thrills of San Francisco, murder, and mystery. 1. Firestorm by Nevada Barr “A raging forest fire in California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park traps exhausted firefighters, including Ranger Anna Pigeon, in its midst. Afterward, Anna finds two from her group have been
READ MOREThese 5 must-read books about women in the American Civil War feature strong, unforgettable women during one of the nation’s most studied and written about episodes in U.S. history. 1. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell “This is the tale of Scarlett O’Hara, the spoiled, manipulative daughter of a wealthy plantation owner, who arrives
READ MOREThese must-read beachy mysteries deliver seaside destinations, intrigue, and murder. 1. Best Friends Forever by Margot Hunt “Kat Grant and Alice Campbell have a friendship forged in shared confidences and long lunches lubricated by expensive wine. Though they’re very different women – the artsy socialite and the struggling suburbanite – they’re each other’s rocks. But
READ MOREThese 5 must-read American Civil War novels shouldn’t be missed. 1. The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara “In the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation’s history, two armies fought for two conflicting dreams. One dreamed of freedom, the other of a way of life. Far more than rifles and bullets were carried
READ MOREYou’ll want to place these 5 must-read supernatural and paranormal mysteries on your TBR list. 1. The Hush by John Hart “It’s been ten years since the events that changed Johnny Merrimon’s life and rocked his hometown to the core. Since then, Johnny has fought to maintain his privacy, but books have been written of
READ MOREPut on your philosophy hat with these 5 must-read philosophy books. 1. Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein “Outrageously funny, Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar… has been a breakout bestseller ever since authors—and born vaudevillians—Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein did their schtick on NPR’s
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