Thankyou so much for this wonderful list. They have almost all made it to my TBR list. I have read A Thousand Splendid Suns and Four Winds already and thoroughly enjoyed both.
@BlissfulAriana
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much. WWII media is so oversaturated and it's nearly impossible to escape.
@BooksAndJams
Ай бұрын
I still love it too though. haha.
@Novaturient_Liv
7 ай бұрын
I need more of these lists! Sometimes I feel like there's not enough love for historical fic besides WWII. Thank you!
@BooksAndJams
7 ай бұрын
It's been a while since I did this one. I should do another! Thanks for watching.
@Readingindarknesss
Жыл бұрын
Haha!! I was gonna do a video about my favorite World War Two historical fiction!! Your title made me laugh!
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I may do a WWII video too. It's been a while since I've done one. I do still like reading them, but hear so many others who are over it. haha.
@kendra.heffelfinger
Ай бұрын
@@BooksAndJamsWWII (well actually the Cold War being the result of WWII) was actually my gateway drug into Historical Fiction and reading again in general.
@desi-reads
Жыл бұрын
Such great recommendations. Always know I'll be adding to my tbr whenever I watch you!
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Aww yay. Thank you!
@lindac6060
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like some great reads ! I love world war 2 historical fiction as well ! Thank you 😊
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I do love WWII books too. May have to do another rec video just for those. Was just having fun with the title for this one. :)
@sandyokey1019
Жыл бұрын
Love these types of recommendations videos, thank you💕
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad.
@CathyHarrison-bd8vi
2 ай бұрын
Love historical fiction. Kristin Hannah has a new book out called The Women we get a glimpse of the Vietnam War from the women who served. Beautifully written and emotional
@BooksAndJams
2 ай бұрын
I loved The Women. Just read it this month.
@rhlennon5869
6 ай бұрын
Hi, I would like to recommend a historical fiction book with a supernatural twist. Joyce Carol Oates The Accursed. It takes place in Princeton NJ in the early 20th century and has fictional ties to Woodrow Wilson, Mark Twain and Grover Cleveland (plus others). Its unique and people hear supernatural and say they won't like it, but that part makes the story more interesting. Stephen King liked it too! Good video!
@BooksAndJams
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the recommendation.
@debbieperleberg8230
Жыл бұрын
This is such a great list of non WWII historical fiction. I’ve read many you mentioned and they were also 5 stars for me. I haven’t read The Dovekeepers and that sounds really interesting. I’ve read Our Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson and I really liked it (WWII set in Italy) but I’ve not read The Gown. The premise sounds so good but I often do not enjoy dual timelines. I tend to not like the present day timeline as much.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I do have Darkest Night on my shelves and am eager to read more from Jennifer Robson. Glad to hear that was a good one. I don't mind dual timelines most of the time even though I often prefer the past timeline too. I like when they come together in a surprising way.
@gina9976
Жыл бұрын
Love your recommendations!! I agree wholeheartedly that the WW II Historical Fiction market is oversaturated.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Gina. I personally still love WWII books, but I know people get sick of them.
@melissashepherd5828
Жыл бұрын
I’ve read 10/15 of these. You really influence me!
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Nice! haha. I'm not sorry at all! Hopefully you've loved the 10 that you read.
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Жыл бұрын
Ooh, so excited for this list! Also, yes for Oregon Trail, you can play it online and my kids do quite often, it's such a blast from the past.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Oh how fun! I may have to look that up and play online. It would feel very nostalgic.
@kateheximer968
Жыл бұрын
So glad you loved Indian Horse, Krista! I gifted it to you a while ago and I loved it, too! I am not great with attending your book club but I get so many wonderful recommendations from you and always know that if you love a book, it's gonna be good :)
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much Kate! It was such a good read.
@LaynasBookshelf
Жыл бұрын
Putting Where The Lost Wander on my list!
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
It's a fabulous book! The first scene in the prologue is incredibly brutal, but the rest of the book isn't like that. Just a heads up...
@sblbooks
Жыл бұрын
I've read most of these, and the rest are on my TBR from previous videos by one or more of the booktube besties.😁 Have you ever read Cinnamon Moon by Tess Hilmo? It's a really good middle grade historical fiction. I also loved The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor. A couple of more recent releases are: The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore, You Belong Here Now by Dianna Rostad and The Attic Child by Lola Jaye.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I haven't even heard of Cinnamon Moon. I'll have to look that one up. I just checked and it's already on my want to read list. haha. I guess I have heard of it!
@kfp10596
Жыл бұрын
Love this list! Read many but others are on my TBR. Picked up Everything else in the Universe from the library tonight.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I would love to hear what you think of Everything Else.
@Readingindarknesss
Жыл бұрын
I need to read the orphan collector!!
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
It's a good one! Hope you do get to it.
@Readingindarknesss
Жыл бұрын
@@BooksAndJams oh I will! I’m uploading a review for beyond that the sea right now!!
@jenenemorgan5554
Жыл бұрын
Nearly all of Nadia Hashimi’s books are on my TBR. I read A House Without Windows, which was really good, incredibly enlightening.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I would love to read more from her. I did a little deep dive after seeing your comment and added a few to my want to read list. I loved her writing and would definitely read more from her.
@readerturnedwriter
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the recommendations! I loved Sweep! I'm adding a lot of these to my TBR.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Sweep was such an amazing story. I should do a reread of it one of these days.
@cathycrandall5264
Жыл бұрын
I SO SO want to read Where the Lost Wander-I never played the Oregon trail game but that era & setting is my most favorite genre of all 😍😍!!
@GloriaZThompson
Жыл бұрын
It’s such an incredible read!!
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Oh then absolutely read it! It's so good. Warning, the prologue is one of the most brutal scenes I've read in a long time, but the whole book isn't like that at all.
@belle2157
Жыл бұрын
I am currently reading Marvelous by Molly Greeley. It takes place in 1600's French court. It is a novelization of the true story behind "Beauty and the Beast". The writing is beautiful. The author has two other novels inspired by Pride and Prejudice.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I have that checked out from the library right now but don't think I'll get to it before it has to go back. Bummer. I own her two P&P ones.
@susankuhlman6514
3 ай бұрын
I agree!!!
@Bylvia
Жыл бұрын
Great reviews! Other non-WWII historical books that I've loved are Claire Keegan's novellas, "Small Things Like These" and "Foster." Both are beautifully written and take place during the Irish "troubles."
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I haven't read anything by Claire Keegan. I'll ave to look that up. Thanks for the recommendations.
@susanboeh3539
4 ай бұрын
I am with you that WWII historical fiction is a favorite of mine, but I love reading about other times as well. Thanks for the list, as I have only read 2 of them. Just subscribed! For books that are often more fictionalized history, I suggest anything by Melanie Bennett and Marie Benedict.
@BooksAndJams
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for subscribing. And stay tuned, I have another list just like this coming out soon!
@felina2014
4 ай бұрын
Hello, I just discovered your channel and I loved this video. Have you read Lady Tan's Circle of Women? If not, then I highly recommend it to you! You won't regret reading it.
@BooksAndJams
4 ай бұрын
I have a stack on my floor ready to do another video just like this! haha. I haven't read Lady Tan yet. Thanks for the rec.
@angiegarza1145
Жыл бұрын
I love WWII historical fiction, but I'm getting a bit burned out. I've read about half this list! So, I love these suggestions. The Orphan Collector was a tough one, that evil neighbor was horrid! Author Amy Harmon is one of my favorites. I read both of these listed and LOVE Where the Lost Wander so much! The Dovekeepers was interesting. Omg, A Thousand Slpendid Sun's was heavy, sad, but I loved it. And, Kristin Hannah is one of my favorite authors, too. The Four Winds is almost a retelling of The Grapes of Wrath. I cried and cried, but LOVED it. Great list!!
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I agree about the neighbor in The Orphan Collector. But sometimes it's fun to have a character to just hate! Hard to imagine that some people may have really been like that. Yikes.
@GloriaZThompson
Жыл бұрын
Yes, love this list! Many I still need to read and many I’ve read and loved too. I second the Amy Harmon books, so so good!!
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
It was hard to narrow it down to just 10 or so. I started with a huge stack! haha.
@LaynasBookshelf
Жыл бұрын
Ellen Marie Wiseman is such a good author for his fic without a lot of war elements!
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Yes! I had a couple on my pile, but narrowed it down to just Orphan Collector. I am glad I have a few more of hers to read still.
@mariasmiles68
Жыл бұрын
I listened to The Gown, loved it and knew I wanted a physical copy. Went to the library to pick up a hold and then went to peruse the books for sale and found a copy for $1.99. I actually gasped when I saw it. I am adding a couple of these to my ever growing tbr. I will continue to be interested in and read WW2 books and watch the recs videos.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Oh yay! What a fun find. Hope you enjoy any of these that you get to.
@kellireadsalot
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! So, so, so much!!!!! I am ready for anything besides WWII. 😂I’m really excited for the middle grade ones. I will probably just go down the list. 😊
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kelli. Hope you find a few new faves when you get to some of these.
@arleenneu5575
Жыл бұрын
I agree, no more World War ll novels!
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Haha. I hear ya. Even though I do still like them.
@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the awesome recommendations. I own several that I haven’t read yet. Some that I read and loved. I will be adding all of these books except Yellow Wife. It sounds a bit triggering for me. Now I’m back to Yours Truly. It is fabulous.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, Yellow Wife was tough for sure, good, but tough. I hope you enjoy the ones that you do end up reading.
@emilyreads5207
Жыл бұрын
I agree that sometimes it's frustrating..There is a lit of history in the world out there that isn't discussed and would be interesting to reD about, and sometimes I wonder if we are romantisizing (not sure that's the word I want to use) someone's trauma. Again, not sure that's the word I want to use- either romantisizing or profiting from someone's trauma. But, I see why we are getting more as that generation is dying and we never want to forget what happened.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
It is my favorite to read a historical fiction about a piece of history that is unfamiliar to me...even if that is during WWII. I hear you about "enjoying" reading about such traumatic events. But I think it's important to learn and empathize with hurts from the past.
@heth300
Жыл бұрын
I did a re-read of 'The Four Winds' in January. I read it when it was first published and loved it. I had the same feeling after reading it again.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
It has been a while since I've read any Kristin Hannah. I need to remedy that!
@robinkirk1821
Жыл бұрын
Sparks Like Stars sounds so good!
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
It's fantastic!
@Ursulas_Odds_and_Sods
Жыл бұрын
I've written a lot of historicals set during WWII and the Shoah myself, and have read many such books, but I've always felt it's very important to give those stories an original angle and setting so people don't automatically think they're just a new variation on the same story. For non-WWII historicals I've enjoyed, I'd recommend Forever Amber, by Kathleen Winsor (which is kind of like a Regency England version of GWTW), Out of This Furnace, by Thomas Bell (a story of three generations of Slovakian immigrants, my own people), and The Betrothed, by Alessandro Manzoni (set in 17th century Italy). Re: Masada (Matzadah in Hebrew), modern archaeological investigation has revealed the end of the rebels at Masada (as reported by Josephus) probably didn't happen and that that's an old urban legend. And regardless of what did or didn't happen, IDF soldiers are no longer sworn in at Masada because it symbolizes cowardice instead of active, proud self-defence. Having been to Masada thrice so far, I can saw it's kind of overrated, not the kind of place one wants to visit again and again and again.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I do agree that an original angle can make an oversaturated market a moot point. Thanks for including a few recommendations. Interesting about Masada. I do know that it's kind of an "urban legend" if you will. Who knows. Still Dovekeepers was such an interesting story.
@robinkirk1821
Жыл бұрын
I just love WWII Fiction so I’m not over them yet! But I will add some of these to my TBR for when I do get tired of them.😂 I have read The Four Winds though and really liked it.😊
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I still love WWII as well. But I know tons of others who are over it. I had fun coming up with the title though.
@angelawix2075
Жыл бұрын
Historical Fiction is a go to genre for me. However I’m finding I love the small unique stories that have never been heard, think of books like Before We Were Yours and Girls at Willowbrook.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I agree. I love books that highlight a piece of history I am unfamiliar with. Both of those that you mentioned are favorites of mine as well.
@lesliedonnelly6596
Жыл бұрын
I think you would really enjoy The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer Ryan and the Kitchen Front by her also. Both historical fiction and a very different view on the time during WW2.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I have the Wedding Dress Sewing Circle on my BOTM shelf. I do think I'll enjoy that one. Thanks for the recs.
@KarenTreads
Жыл бұрын
Amy Harmon and Rita Sepetys are my favorites authors thanks to you. I was able to visit Masada 25 years ago. I’m looking forward to trying the Dove Keeper. FYI Hello Beautiful - I am glad I read it but still not sure If I would recommend it. (A first, as I always have an opinion 😂).
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
That's so cool that you got to see Masada with your own eyes. I'd love to go to Israel someday. Thanks for letting me know a bit about Hello Beautiful. I'm still curious about it, but not eager. Too many others I want to read.
@somero2350
Жыл бұрын
I loved The Orphan Collector. Where the Lost wander was great too. I read Where Coyotes Howl recently and enjoyed it a lot. The House of Eve and the Yellow Wife. Yes yes yes.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I can't wait to read The House of Eve.
@lindafarnes486
3 ай бұрын
Alistair McLean. Good read.
@BooksAndJams
2 ай бұрын
I hope I will too!
@lindaklinedinst9236
Жыл бұрын
All of these books sounds really good - I have read The Four Winds - I really enjoyed it. Take Care & Happy Reading ❤️🤗🔰📖📚❤️
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Linda. I have loved just about everything I've read from Kristin Hannah. It's been a while since I've read her though. I need to pick one up one of these days.
@paperbacksandponytails
Жыл бұрын
Refugee was so good, it's the only book that I've read by Alan Gratz so far, but I would like to try more. I'm definitely adding some of these to my list if they aren't already.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
It was good. Heavy, but an important read.
@salomegreeneyes1542
Жыл бұрын
Hi Krista I did read Yellow Wife for Black History Month.Your recommendation. I must check out the other reads Take Care🌷
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I am glad you picked up Yellow Wife. Hope you loved it even though it was a tough read at times.
@lindagurrera685
Жыл бұрын
The first one looks interesting
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad!
@karenmercurio1980
Жыл бұрын
Thank you….some great recommendations
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Yay! Glad they sound good.
@sassycatz4470
Жыл бұрын
You've probably read some of these, but I'd recommend Chanel Cleeton's books beginning with Next Year in Havana about activities in Cuba and the U.S. before and after the revolution there. Also, there's a non-explicit romance that has an historical background: Deeanne Gist's Tiffany Girl, about a young woman who ends up working for Tiffany before the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Funny enough, when I looked up the book to remind myself about it, I noted that another book focusing somewhat on the same issue is being published next month. The author is Shelley Noble and it's called The Tiffany Girls. It appears to follow three women who work for Tiffany and this takes place before the Paris World's Fair. Another book that touches on history a bit is Susanna Kearsley's The Shadowy Horses. The heroine is an archeologist who is helping to look for the missing Roman Legion that disappeared in Scotland. Finally, I might have recently mentioned this to you, but I highly recommend Annemarie Selinko's Desiree which is set in Napoleonic times, before and during his reign. And, speaking of that, another book popped into my head set at the same time: Farewell the Tranquil Mind by R.F. Delderfield.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I used to read a tone of Deanne Gist back when I read almost exclusively Christian Fiction. Tiffany Girls does sound good. Maybe I'll need to read from her again. I did read the first two Cuba books from Chanel Cleeton. I liked them but didn't love them. I don't think I've read any from Napoleonic times. I need to look into Desiree and Farewell the Tranquil Mind. Thanks so much for the recommendations!
@sassycatz4470
Жыл бұрын
@@BooksAndJams I don't read much Christian fiction and was concerned that it might not be for me, but I really enjoyed that particular Deanne Gist book. You could tell she did so much research for it. Plus, the cover is very pretty. The same goes for Elizabeth Camden, another Christian romance author. She writes so much romantic fiction based on historical places and/or events. I really like her too.
@an80slady
Жыл бұрын
I added several that were not already on my TBR. I loved I Will Betray You avd The Four Winds was good; also liked The Órphan Collector. Ellen Marie Wiseman is a favorite author. You forgot Susan Meissner.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I cannot believe I forgot Susan Meissner! She has a couple I could have included. Huge oversight! oops.
@jenniferdobbs7092
Жыл бұрын
I have a few of these on my shelf, and I've read a few of these. Somebody wrote a review slamming Kristian Hannah for writing The Four Winds. How could she write something so low and tragic and create such an event. My jaw dropped! I was under the impression of her review that she couldn't believe she would make up such an event 😳. I'm talking to the screen asking that person if she's never learned any history. Anyway, the other day I ordered both What The Wind Knows and Where the Lost Wander because they were pretty much 50% off.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Haha. That is almost comical to me. Some people really make me wonder. haha. I hope you love the Amy Harmon books!
@emilymolina5530
Жыл бұрын
Jennifer Robson’s new book, The Coronation Year, just came out!
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I saw that! Definitely on my radar.
@abrareads
Жыл бұрын
I read one about madame toussand and the French revolution that I really enjoyed.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Ooo that does sound good. I don't think I've read anything during the French revolution.
@Readingindarknesss
Жыл бұрын
I recently read the lost year by Catherine marsh. It’s about the Ukrainian famine of the 1930s which I knew nothing of. Present day storyline takes place in 2020 but it was fine for me. Just thought I’d tell you in case you were triggered
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I have heard such good things about The Lost Year. I absolutely want to read that one. I am not at all familiar with much of Ukrainian history. Thanks for the rec.
@brushlow9344
Жыл бұрын
I see A Girl Named Samson for Kindle is on sale.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have it on kindle already and someone just sent it to me! I can't wait to read it.
@darleneking101
Жыл бұрын
Great video Krista, thanks for sharing, I have read 3 of these books and look forward to reading more on this list!
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I hope you do get to more. They're all so good!
@tabuknight2730
6 ай бұрын
Hello, can you do a review on The Forbidden Man by Gerald R. Knight
@BooksAndJams
6 ай бұрын
I've never heard of that book. I am really focusing on reading books from my shelves this year.
@patchesnva
Жыл бұрын
The Dove keeper movie was excellent.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I watched it after reading the book. They changed a few things and took out one of the perspectives, but it was a good movie for sure.
@amid5830
Жыл бұрын
I also love Amy Harmon. I liked Unknown Beloved and Benny Lament (I know you didn’t love that one). 😉 V
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, Benny Lament was definitely my least fave so far from her. I am hoping to get to Unknown Beloved very soon!
@Readingindarknesss
Жыл бұрын
So I just read refugee last month and loved it. But I’m not sure I’d just hang it to a kid to read? Lots of violent and bad things happen. I’m not saying middle graders can’t read it but… you should maybe read it with them.
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I hear ya. I think it's important for kids to read about these things, but for sure older middle grade for that one. And best if done with an adult so conversations can be had.
@Readingindarknesss
Жыл бұрын
@@BooksAndJams yeah. At least middle school. I’m saying I wouldnt read this with a third grader.
@lindagurrera685
Жыл бұрын
How about Vietnam or stories from down south like the civil war I mean I love ww2 but it’s getting to much now
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
I haven't read much set during the Vietnam war, but have read quite a few southern stories. I don't mind WWII books, but like to read a variety of historical time periods.
@catdancerskaleidoscopeofbo8496
Жыл бұрын
Lol somebody had to say it! 😅
@BooksAndJams
Жыл бұрын
Haha. I actually don't mind WWII books all that much, but have lots of friends who are just over it!
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