By James Grebey: "If you can't decide whether to crack open the spine of a fiction or nonfiction book, boy have we got a genre for you. Historical fiction, works that are set in the past and make their historical setting important parts of the narrative plot, scratch an itch like few other genres can. You get to follow characters and go inside their head while also being transported back in time. The best works of historical fiction can help you understand an era better than simply reading a nonfiction work about it might, as the fictional character you're following in this real time helps you feel connected to the past. There are countless great examples of historical fiction... There are romance historical fiction books, horror historical fiction books, adventure historical fiction books, and many more. To help you get started, we've put together a sampling of 20 great works of historical fiction, spanning several different genres, eras, and places.
