When it was selected for Reese’s Book Club in March 2023, Witherspoon shared ... Going into the book, I have to admit that, as someone who rarely reads historical fiction, I wasn’t expecting much.

These 12 historical fiction books capture love, loss, and resilience in the face of tragedy, leaving readers deeply moved.

The Brown Bag Book Club meets the third Friday of each month, to discuss fiction. Bring your lunch! Fans of historical fiction can join Past Times. Don’t feel like meeting up in person?