[Ginga-argentina] This month’s best new historical fiction

Thu Nov 13 20:25:06 CET 2025

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This Month’s Best New Historical Fiction

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The Wayfinder by Adam Johnson

One of fall’s buzziest historical novels is ‘a powerful and original epic’ (<i>The New York Times</i>)

- The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of <i>The Orphan Master’s Son</i> returns with his first novel in 13 years

- To save her people from starvation, Kōrero leaves her remote island in the South Pacific and embarks on an incredible voyage

- “A singular achievement. Everything you can ask for in a reading experience, and, because it’s Adam Johnson, a little bit more” (Stephen Graham Jones)

Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub

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Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory

The queen of royal fiction delves into the fascinating life of Jane Boleyn

- Follow Jane — a dutiful spy and Anne Boleyn’s sister — as she uses her wit and sharp observation skills to outmaneuver others in King Henry VIII’s cutthroat court

- “Richly atmospheric, Gregory’s novel delivers a riveting portrait of Jane and drama of the cunning stakes involved in trying to survive Henry’s reign” (<i>Booklist</i>)

- From the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Other Boleyn Girl</i>

- Just named one of <i>Time</i>’s must-read books of 2025

Media Praise: Time Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, People, The Washington Post, The Times, Paste, Library Journal, Booklist

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Queen Esther by John Irving

After 40 years, John Irving returns to the world of <i>The Cider House Rules</i>

- At an orphanage in St. Cloud, Dr. Larch helps Esther, a young Jewish girl born in Vienna, find a family to adopt her — and transforms her life

- The National Book Award–winning author of <i>A Prayer for Owen Meany</i> and <i>The World According to Garp</i> delivers “[an] essential addition to his oeuvre” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review)

- “It is impossible to imagine the American — or international – literary landscape without John Irving” (<i>Time</i>)

Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Booklist

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The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman

How did a young man and a priceless book disappear as the <i>Titanic</i> was sinking?

- In 1912, Harry Widener vanishes amid the <i>Titanic</i> disaster. Decades later, Violet is working at Harvard’s Harry Widener Memorial Library — and unravels the mystery of his disappearance

- Rave reviews from Chris Bohjalian, Allison Pataki, and Marie Benedict, who calls it “a bibliophile’s page-turner”

- This enthralling dual-timeline novel is “an ingeniously wrought masterpiece” (<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Jenna Blum)

Media Praise: People, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal

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The Predicament by William Boyd

‘Superb’ Cold War espionage ‘with echoes of le Carré, Greene, and Forsyth’ (<i>The Guardian</i>)

- “A treat… Boyd smoothly incorporates real history into his wildly entertaining plot” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review</i>)

- Travel writer turned spy Gabriel Dax finds himself pulled into a dangerous conspiracy stretching from Guatemala to London and West Berlin 

- Kate Atkinson raves, “Boyd is one of my favorite authors”

Media Praise: NPR, Financial Times, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist

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Last Call at the Savoy by Brisa Carleton

Jodi Picoult loves this sparkling novel inspired by a forgotten true story

- While in London to help her sister, writer Cinnamon stays at the legendary Savoy — and uncovers the story of Ada Coleman, a woman bartender at the hotel during the turn of the century

- “Carleton beautifully pairs a lush, sophisticated setting with a heroine who is hilarious, complicated, and an absolute delight” (Fiona Davis)

- Fans of <i>The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo</i> should pick this up

Media Praise: People, Publishers Weekly

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The Last Witch by C.J. Cooke

Accused of witchcraft, Helena must find the courage to fight for her life

- Targeted by a hostile priest after the death of her husband, Helena risks everything to stand up to a man determined to destroy her

- Set in 15th-century Austria, this captivating read is based on true events

- “A vivid and haunting portrait of a real-life heroine, told in beautifully immersive prose” (Emilia Hart, author of <i>Weyward</i>)

Media Praise: The Times

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Introducing Mrs. Collins by Rachel Parris

A misunderstood <i>Pride and Prejudice</i> character takes center stage

- After marrying Mr. Collins, Charlotte Lucas — Elizabeth Bennet’s best friend — finds her life upended by an unexpected houseguest

- “An interesting and surprising look at a classic story and an often-forgotten character” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>)

- The perfect read to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday!

Media Praise: Good Housekeeping, Kirkus Reviews

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The Ivory City by Emily Bain Murphy

Mystery, love, and murder collide at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair

- A great fiction pick for fans of Erik Larson’s <i>The Devil in the White City</i>

- When a member of their party is murdered at the legendary fair, cousins Grace and Lillie must find the culprit — before Lillie’s brother takes the fall… 

- “Murphy’s intense research helps to immerse readers in the lush setting” (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review)

Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Library Journal

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The Women of Artemis by Hannah Lynn

Witness the rise of the fierce Amazons in this gripping novel

- After years of living with her abusive husband, Otrera decides to fight back — and builds a community of powerful women that provokes both men and the gods

- Your next must-read if you loved Madeline Miller’s <i>Circe</i>

- “Lynn is a rising star in the world of mythology-based fiction” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review)

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