Historical Fiction bestsellers

James

A Novel

By: Percival Everett
Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
Length: 7 hours 48 minutes

“A great retelling of Huckleberry Finn, giving Jim more depth and allowing us to grow in more understanding of the lives affected by slavery in the USA. Read more

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

By: V. E. Schwab
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
Length: 17 hours 30 minutes

“A heartbreaking story across the ages as Addie LaRue navigates a cursed life and the love that she finds. Read more

The Poppy War

A Novel

The Poppy War

By: R. F. Kuang
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 19 hours 27 minutes

“In The Poppy War, Rin falls somewhere between the lines of morally gray and morally bankrupt. Exploring themes of racism, violence, gender and social inequality, and war, it’s a tough read, but well worth it in my opinion. Kuang is an expert at character development. Even her worst characters will have you rooting for them at times (my personal... Read more

Babel

Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of The Oxford Translators' Revolution

By: R. F. Kuang
Narrated by: Chris Lew Kum Hoi & Billie Fulford-Brown
Length: 21 hours 45 minutes

“To linguistics what Three Body Problem is to physics, Babel is a wonder. Its extensive research into the etymological backgrounds of multiple languages is topped only by its nuanced, honest exploration of the effects of colonization and white supremacy. I found myself rooting and aching for every character, from the white girl who turns on her... Read more

The Song of Achilles

A Novel

By: Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
Length: 11 hours 14 minutes

“A sweeping emotional tale of war, passion, and devastation. You are given insight into a hero's life through the eyes of Patroclus in a way that has never been done before.You may think you know the story of Achilles and Patroclus but I promise you, you don't. Miller is able to ensnare your imagination and capture the human spirit in a way few... Read more

The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick

A Novel

By: Ariel Lawhon
Narrated by: Jane Oppenheimer & Ariel Lawhon
Length: 15 hours 5 minutes

“A compelling story and perfect narrating combine to make Frozen River an amazing audiobook! Inspired by a real life midwife delivering babies in the 18th century, this novel combines history and mystery perfectly. Read more

North Woods

A Novel

By: Daniel Mason
Narrated by: Mark Bramhall, Michael Crouch, Jason Culp, Mark Deakins, Jayne Entwistle, Billie Fulford-Brown, Arthur Morey, George Newbern, Kirsten Potter & Simon Vance
Length: 11 hours 5 minutes

“I'm obsessed with this book. The story of a plot of land deep in the woods of Western Massachusetts and its human, animal, and supernatural inhabitants over the course of 400 years. A beautiful meditation on the rhythms of nature in which past is always present. This book is magic. Read more

The Buffalo Hunter Hunter

By: Stephen Graham Jones
Narrated by: Shane Ghostkeeper, Marin Ireland & Owen Teale
Length: 15 hours 28 minutes

“This is the first book by this author that I read. I did immersive reading with this one and fell in love with the voices. They are perfect for this story line and really helped with the pacing of the book. Most probably won’t understand a lot of what’s happening in the book, but patience is needed with this one. Everything comes together... Read more

Circe

By: Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Perdita Weeks
Length: 12 hours 8 minutes

“For lovers of Greek mythology, this book offers a captivating glimpse into Circe's life and her interactions with other gods. It's a treasure trove of detailed information, leaving you with a richer understanding than you might have anticipated. Given its depth as a historical novel, the pace is more measured, offering a leisurely exploration of... Read more

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

A Novel

By: James McBride
Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
Length: 12 hours 21 minutes

“Brilliant! A skeleton found in 1972 sets the stage for a story 40 years earlier among the immigrant Eastern European Jews and African Americans in the Chicken Hill neighborhood of Potsdam, PA, who all lived on the fringes of society and were discriminated against. There are many truths about race and prejudice, but also much humor and hope in... Read more

Black Sun

Between Earth and Sky: Book #1

By: Rebecca Roanhorse
Narrated by: Cara Gee, Nicole Lewis, Kaipo Schwab & Shaun Taylor-Corbett
Length: 12 hours 46 minutes

“An epic high fantasy that follows several different characters, throughout different points in time as they are all set to converge on the day of a solar eclipse. On this day, the fate of their world will be altered. An incredible story and great listen on Libro.fm, but definitely something you have to pay attention too or you will miss... Read more

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

A Novel

By: Shannon Chakraborty
Narrated by: Lameece Issaq & Amin El Gamal
Length: 16 hours 59 minutes

“Join Amina al-Sirafi as she gets pulled in an adventure that she promised she would never embark upon. She’s a retired pirate you see, but old habits die hard. A fun audio listen with a more seasoned protagonist who has a child and already learned from the school of hard knocks. Grab your scimitar and join Amina and her rag-tag crew! Read more

Mexican Gothic

By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“This was gothic vibes, horror, murder mystery…I couldn’t look away. I was fascinated by where the story was going. It was a cozy read and yet I was on the edge of my seat making all kinds of wild guesses about what was going on. I loved it. Read it immediately so we can discuss! Read more

The Crescent Moon Tearoom

A Novel

By: Stacy Sivinski
Narrated by: Nikki Massoud
Length: 9 hours 56 minutes

“Cute, easy, cozy mystery with a hint of romance. Perfect book for a light hearted winter escape! Read more

The Amalfi Curse

By: Sarah Penner
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld, Carlotta Brentan, Chris Andrew Ciulla & Eric Yang
Length: 10 hours 1 minute

“One woman caught between love and duty, another between her father’s dying wish and the deceit of her company. Both will have to use their wits, and give up a part of themselves, to surmount seemingly impossible hurdles. Read more

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

By: V. E. Schwab
Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Katie Leung & Marisa Calin
Length: 18 hours 25 minutes

“This dark paranormal vampire fantasy is epic! This is the best book I have ever read and I can’t wait to reread it!! There are so many wonderful quotes, wisdom and lessons from the author. With the most memorable historical setting spanning centuries and continents following 3 toxic lesbian vampires and the events of each of their lives we are... Read more

Isola: Reese's Book Club

A Novel

By: Allegra Goodman
Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham & Allegra Goodman
Length: 12 hours 53 minutes

“Isola, based on the true story of Marguerite de la Rocque de Roberval, is above all a story of one strong woman’s survival. Marguerite, orphaned in 1515, survives a childhood dependent on the whims of her adult cousin and guardian. She survives a treacherous journey across the Atlantic to New France, and she survives being cast from the ship... Read more

By Any Other Name

A Novel

By: Jodi Picoult
Narrated by: Billie Fulford-Brown, Laura Benanti, Jodi Picoult, Jayne Entwistle, Andrew Fallaize, Joe Jameson, John Lee, Nicholas Guy Smith, Simon Vance & Steve West
Length: 18 hours 25 minutes

“With a fabulous cast of narrators and a unique dual timeline story that will leave you questioning some of the things you learned in high school English class, this one kept my interest throughout. It’s clear a lot of research went into this book. The author’s note at the end is not to be missed. Read more

His Majesty's Dragon

Temeraire: Book #1

By: Naomi Novik
Narrated by: Simon Vance
Length: 9 hours 56 minutes

Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain’s defense by taking to the skies . . . not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons.

When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from... Read more

The Devils

2025’s epic fantasy sensation – prepare for a wickedly dark and twisted adventure

By: Joe Abercrombie
Narrated by: Steven Pacey
Length: 25 hours 7 minutes

'Abercrombie is in a class of his own' JOE HILL
'An unholy delight' PIERCE BROWN
'Hilarious, profound, tragic, and so thrillingly paced' NICHOLAS EAMES
'An incredibly fun, incredibly action-packed and, by the end, incredibly affecting book' TAMSYN MUIR

Europe stares into the abyss.

Plague and famine stalk the land, monsters lurk in every shadow and... Read more

The Antidote

A Novel

By: Karen Russell
Narrated by: Elena Rey, Sophie Amoss, Mark Bramhall, Shayna Small, Jon Orsini, Natasha Soudek, Karen Russell & James Riding In
Length: 16 hours 55 minutes

“I was blown away (pun intended) by The Antidote! Such a wonderful book. A dust bowl novel with elements of magical realism intrigued me and Russell did not disappoint. It reminded me of The Giver, but for adults. Read more

The Familiar

A Novel

By: Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
Length: 12 hours 57 minutes

“Fabulous narrator and was fascinated by this story’s setting of Madrid in the time of the Spanish Inquisition. Read more

The Nightingale

A Novel

By: Kristin Hannah
Narrated by: Polly Stone
Length: 17 hours 37 minutes

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK

A #1 New York Times bestseller, Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year, and soon to be a major motion picture, this unforgettable novel of love and strength in the face of war has enthralled a generation.

With courage, grace, and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of World War... Read more

A Fate Inked in Blood

Book One of the Saga of the Unfated

Saga of the Unfated: Book #1

By: Danielle L. Jensen
Narrated by: Nina Yndis
Length: 15 hours 15 minutes

“This was absolutely EPIC on audio. If the Thor movies and The Vikings TV show had a book baby this would be it - an absolute nonstop action ride. I am chomping at the bit for the next book. Read more

The Briar Club

A Novel

By: Kate Quinn
Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 15 hours 3 minutes

The New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye and The Rose Code returns with a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boardinghouse during the McCarthy era.Washington, DC, 1950. Everyone keeps to themselves at Briarwood House, a down-at-the-heels all-female boardinghouse in the heart of the... Read more

The Marriage Portrait: Reese's Book Club

A novel

By: Maggie O'Farrell
Narrated by: Genevieve Gaunt & Maggie O'Farrell
Length: 13 hours 21 minutes

“Lucrezia de'Medici is only 15 when she's married off to the Duke of Ferrara, and barely 16 when she realizes he intends to have her killed. Lucrezia is thrust into a world of honey-covered lies and manipulation, where her husband's sisters vie for her favor, her husband is kind one moment and volatile the next, and everyone waits for her to... Read more

The Safekeep

By: Yael van der Wouden
Narrated by: Stina Nielsen & Saskia Maarleveld
Length: 9 hours 29 minutes

“This obsessive, claustrophobic, smothering tale of hate, love, lust, and longing will open your eyes to what it is to be a different kind of woman in 1960s Netherlands. Read more

Cloud Cuckoo Land

A Novel

By: Anthony Doerr
Narrated by: Marin Ireland & Simon Jones
Length: 14 hours 51 minutes

“This book is the best thing I’ve read - and the most complex and sophisticated - since Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. Three story lines tied together by the mythical quest of a man named Aethon: 1400’s Constantinople, present day Idaho, and a futuristic voyage of a ship called The Argos! Suspense and adventure! With all the beautiful... Read more

Happy Land

By: Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin & Ashley J. Hobbs
Length: 10 hours 18 minutes

“This was an amazing listen regarding a piece of history not talked about enough. I had read another book about this historical place, but this one was more informative and the story was more engrossing with more detail and made me want to learn more. Read more

The Bright Sword

A Novel of King Arthur

By: Lev Grossman
Narrated by: Nicholas Guy Smith & Lev Grossman
Length: 23 hours 9 minutes

“The Bright Sword is a must-read (or listen!) for any fan of Arthurian legend, and will thrill anyone who loves a good adventure story. Filled with sly humor, almost-noble characters, magic, and fine quests, the central band of knights are captivating. Yet, amid the adventure are serious questions on the nature of empire, who gets to tell history... Read more

The Fox Wife

A Novel

By: Yangsze Choo
Narrated by: Yangsze Choo
Length: 14 hours 36 minutes

“The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo is a lovely story brilliantly uses the folk legend of fox who can present as human and live long lives, if they avoid misadventure. Snow is hunting the killer of her child, a photographer of low character who coveted a snow-white fox kit and left it piteously injured to die. Snow will follow him from 1908 Manchuria... Read more

The Starless Sea

A Novel

By: Erin Morgenstern
Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman & Various
Length: 18 hours 36 minutes

“Love, ghosts, libraries, presents, pasts, finding and losing, seeking and discovering, all intertwined in a puzzle-ring through which narrative lines twine and weave, until the reader's delight at knowing the characters and seeing the world bursts with glorious epiphany. Not since "Little, Big" have I read a book that so caught my fancy, nor... Read more

The Story She Left Behind

A Novel

By: Patti Callahan Henry
Narrated by: Julia Whelan & Theo Solomon
Length: 12 hours 31 minutes

“Patti Callahan Henry's enchanting historical mystery will sweep you away to 1950s London in this breathtaking story of the power of a mother and daughter's love! Told only in the lyrical beautiful way that Patti Callahan Henry can tell a tale, The Story She Left Behind is one for the ages… 🩷 Read more

A Gentleman in Moscow

A Novel

By: Amor Towles
Narrated by: Nicholas Guy Smith
Length: 17 hours 51 minutes

“I believe A Gentleman In Moscow is without dispute a modern day masterpiece. Towles uses exquisite language to tell the story of Count Rostov, a charming and witty "man of intent", who is confined to a fabulous hotel in Moscow for all his days. But that doesn't stop the count from living a sumptuous and meaningful life and he, in turn, ... Read more

Trust (Pulitzer Prize Winner)

By: Hernan Diaz
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Jonathan Davis, Mozhan Marnò & Orlagh Cassidy
Length: 10 hours 20 minutes

“How satisfying, the slow unraveling of the truth behind the matter. Please enter into the experience of this novel as I did: with no preconceived notions, no summaries suspended in the back of your mind, no guesses as to its genre. Read more

Hamnet

By: Maggie O'Farrell
Narrated by: Ell Potter
Length: 12 hours 42 minutes

“I wanted to live in this book forever and for it to never, ever end. I have never had a book hangover like the one I had when I finished this book. It is so, so, so, good. Every word is perfectly chosen and often not the expected choice. I can't say enough about both the writing and the narration and I already can't wait to listen to this one... Read more

The Night Circus

A Novel

By: Erin Morgenstern
Narrated by: Jim Dale
Length: 13 hours 38 minutes

“The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is a spellbinding tale brought to life through the mesmerizing narration of Jim Dale in the audiobook. His rich, velvety voice perfectly captures the magic and mystery of Le Cirque des Rêves, weaving each character and scene into a vivid experience. Dale's storytelling adds an extra layer of enchantment,... Read more

When the Tides Held the Moon

By: Venessa Vida Kelley
Narrated by: Joel de la Fuente & Lee Osorio
Length: 12 hours 22 minutes

“This book. I absolutely devoured it. I cried, I laughed, and I swam with these characters and was completely pulled into the Current. This love letter of a novel is a soulful historical fantasy with a vibrant, show-stopping backdrop. I highly recommend it for lovers of all things Puerto Rican, queer, and just a little bit magical. There was... Read more

Ring Shout

By: P. Djèlí Clark
Narrated by: Channie Waites
Length: 5 hours 36 minutes

“The emotionally charged, wild ride of Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark was one I did not want to end. Clark pulled me into the life of Maryse and her band of monster hunters and held me hostage. With beautiful language, deep characters, and a fully immersive world, this story of vengeance and self-forgiveness unfolds. By the end, I was in tears.... Read more

All the Light We Cannot See

A Novel

By: Anthony Doerr
Narrated by: Zach Appelman
Length: 16 hours 2 minutes

“I picked this up thinking to escape the world I find myself living in, and while the French countryside and German villages are beautifully rendered, this was no easy escape. Werner’s struggles with being complicit in the madness and cruelty surrounding him ring painfully true, and Marie-Laure’s fight for survival is anything but restful. Read more

West with Giraffes

A Novel

By: Lynda Rutledge
Narrated by: Danny Campbell
Length: 10 hours 28 minutes

“The time period is 1938 and travel looks different than it does today. Two giraffes have miraculously survived a hurricane and must be transported to a zoo for care. The decision is made to travel cross country by truck to the San Diego Zoo. This epic road trip is adventurous, daring, time sensitive, and charming. Inspired by true events! This... Read more

The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love

Love's Academic: Book #1

By: India Holton
Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
Length: 10 hours 19 minutes

“Who knew ornithologists could be so ruthless? This story is quite the adventure of ridiculousness all in the name of ornithology and to some press agent's hope, love. What could possibly make the career and education of ornithology more interesting than a contest to find a rare bird, a love story that just "happens" along the way, and dastardly... Read more

1984

By: George Orwell
Narrated by: Theo Solomon
Length: 12 hours 18 minutes

One of the most celebrated classics of the twentieth century, this cautionary tale of a man trapped under the gaze of an authoritarian state is more relevant now than ever before.“Thoughtcrime was not a thing that could be concealed for ever. You might dodge successfully for a while, even for years, but sooner or later they were bound to get... Read more

The Story Collector

By: Evie Woods
Narrated by: Heather O’Sullivan
Length: 9 hours 26 minutes

An evocative and charming novel full of secrets and mystery, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop In a quiet village in Ireland, a mysterious local myth is about to change everything… One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing... Read more

Lincoln in the Bardo

A Novel

By: George Saunders
Narrated by: George Saunders, Nick Offerman, David Sedaris, Carrie Brownstein, Don Cheadle, Lena Dunham, Bill Hader, Kirby Heyborne, Keegan-Michael Key, Julianne Moore, Megan Mullally, Susan Sarandon, Ben Stiller & Various
Length: 7 hours 24 minutes

“This was my first audiobook and i've been devoted to them ever since. This novel was one-of-a-kind to begin with, so it's no wonder it took a cast of over one hundred actors to realize it in audio. I will admit, at first I found the citations jarring - yes, real and fictional historical sources presented mid-narrative - but by the end they were... Read more

Horse

A Novel

By: Geraldine Brooks
Narrated by: James Fouhey, Lisa Flanagan, Graham Halstead, Katherine Littrell & Michael Obiora
Length: 14 hours 5 minutes

“This book centers on Lexington, often considered the greatest horse in history. But this book is much more than the story of a horse. Brooks writes of slavery, the Civil War, academia, art and publishing, love and loyalty, and racism in history and today. I loved the bond between Jarret, an enslaved boy, and Lexington. I will be thinking of this... Read more

Pachinko (National Book Award Finalist)

By: Min Jin Lee
Narrated by: Sandra Oh & Min Jin Lee
Length: 17 hours 48 minutes

One of the New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

In this New York Times bestseller, four generations of a poor Korean immigrant family fight to control their destiny in 20th-century Japan–the inspiration for the television series on Apple TV+.

 In the early 1900s, teenaged Sunja, the adored daughter of a crippled fisherman, falls for... Read more

The City of Brass

A Novel

By: S. A. Chakraborty
Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
Length: 20 hours 1 minute

“S.A. Chakraborty introduces a fantasy set in the Middle East that thrusts us into the magical world of Daevabad. The City of Brass follows, in parallel, Nahri, a con artist and naturally gifted healer, and Ali, prince of Daevabad and fiercely trained soldier. Nahri and Ali find themselves learning new lessons on how to survive changing... Read more

My Name Is Emilia del Valle

A Novel

By: Isabel Allende
Narrated by: Coral Peña & Johnathan McClain
Length: 10 hours 30 minutes

In this spellbinding historical novel from the New York Times bestselling author of A Long Petal of the Sea and The Wind Knows My Name, a young writer journeys to South America to uncover the truth about her father—and herself.

In San Francisco in 1866, an Irish nun, abandoned following a torrid relationship with a Chilean aristocrat, gives birth... Read more

Zeal

A Novel

By: Morgan Jerkins
Narrated by: January LaVoy & Shayna Small
Length: 13 hours 21 minutes

“One of the most perfect, sweeping, epic books I've ever had the pleasure to read. Read more