Blog Posts by Subject: Historical Fiction

Art Spiegelman’s Maus brought attention to the validity of graphic novels as a storytelling format. In the decades since, others have come forward with their own stories of survival or their own understanding of events told through graphic novels that allow them to not only write their own stories but also to control the visuals so that we can quite literally see events through their point of view.

The books below, for children and teens, are a mixture of fiction and nonfiction books to learn more about this event, its aftermath and the effect the internment and anti-Japanese sentiment had on individuals, families and communities.

Explore noteworthy adult novels, graphic novels, short stories, memoirs, and nonfiction written by Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans.

Travel to the past with these fantastic historical fiction manga!

Why not take some time to reconnect with friends over a juicy novel and savory meal, even if you have to do it virtually?

Adult, young adult and children's historical fiction, romances and mystery series set during the suffrage era and involving suffragists.

A beach read is in the eye of the beholder—it depends on what you want to read and what frame of mind you want to be in as you relax in the sun, shade or a/c.

Foes are vanquished, crimes are solved and justice is almost always served—so much better than real life!

It's the time of year to look back and reflect on our favorite reads of 2019. Here's a roundup of the most loved books of the year from our Mid-Manhattan librarians.

Where are the western heroines who take after Annie Oakley or Stagecoach Mary? Well we've got them right here, with a list of our favorite western literature featuring female leads.

This recommended reading list includes classic and recent pictures books, and comics created mostly by Asian Pacific American authors and illustrators - great for young readers ranging from babies and toddlers to elementary school students.

If this novel about 1970s California rock 'n' roll has you listening to Fleetwood Mac, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and Joni Mitchell, this reading list—and Spotify playlist—is for you.

Whether you’re a long-time romance novel veteran or a tentative newbie, enjoy the genre's background, and our list of recommended titles that are sure to thrill your wildest fantasies!

For centuries, the subgenre of gothic horror has been spooking readers who love bleak, inescapable landscapes and the forces of evil at work. Check out our list of 15 gothic horror favorites...

If you like stories of independent women and dark brooding men, amid creepy castles and a gloomy atmosphere, you'll want to check out these 15 recommendations.

Here are 14 YA books that take readers back to the 1960s, and the era's major upheavals in pop culture, race relations, and attitudes towards war and government.

World War I is called "The Great War" but in America it could also be called "The Forgotten War." We started celebrating Veteran’s Day on November 11, 1919 as a way to commemorate the day that hostilities in World War I ended.

Since we could all probably use a little hocus pocus in our lives, here is a list of books filled with witches, romance, magic, and autumn leaves.

Cornwall is a never-ending feast for the eyes: here are 13 romance novels guaranteed to transport you to those dream-laden shores.