The editors of The New York Times Book Review bring you our latest reviews , thrilling historical mysteries , the essential ...

As legendary beauties go, few are as legendary or as beautiful as the mythic Helen of Troy, who became the cause of the ...

Our columnist on four books that are worth your time. Credit...Caroline Gamon Supported by By Alida Becker Alida Becker was ...

It’s no secret that history is often manipulated by those who have the power to control the future’s perception of it. However, great books, literature, art and well-written screenplays hold the clues ...

Historical fiction has the unique power to bring the past to life, shedding light on forgotten stories and overlooked ...

As an avid reader of historical novels, I am always surprised whenever people say, “I just don’t like historical fiction” – not because I can’t imagine others having different literary tastes from ...

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The United Way of the Greater Capital Region is partnering with the Troy Public Library to ensure local kids have access to books at their home. In celebration of Children’s Book ...

Australian author Helen Garner's How to End a Story: Collected Diaries 1978-1998 was awarded the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction. It made history as the first collection of diaries to ever win ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Helen Garner was at home in Melbourne watching the Baillie Gifford prize ceremony in London online when the ...

A collection of diaries has won the prestigious Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction for the first time. How to End a Story: Collected Diaries by Helen Garner charts the Australian writer's life from ...

While historical fiction is one of the most popular genres in the world due to its range and flexibility, novels featuring ...