Books are like balms — grabbing the right book at the right time can provide the perfect antidote for what you’re going through at that very moment. Whether you need a dose of hope, happiness, comfort ...

I read (or, more accurately, listen to) a lot of books from a lot of different genres, but even the most cursory scans of my Goodreads profile would confirm that I’m a big fan of historical fiction. I ...

A good historical novel has the power to transport us back to a different time and make it seem as real and immediate as our present moment. When it’s done well, a period piece shouldn’t feel like a ...

Whether you’re spending the summer stretched out on the beach, posted up on a cabin porch or simply soaking up the sunshine from your own backyard, there’s nothing quite like a good book to keep you ...

The extra-long sunny days and relaxed pace of summer make this season an ideal time to delve into richer, more immersive novels. Enter historical fiction books. This expansive genre-which is arguably ...

This trio of new novels shows real people in their natural habitats, drawn with writerly flair. By Alida Becker Alida Becker was an editor at the Book Review for 30 years. She was the first winner of ...