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Historical Fiction Books to Read for Women’s Fiction Fans

It’s no secret that we love Historical Fiction books. We’re also big readers of Women’s Fiction, and thought it was high time we combined the two loves into one book recommendations post. We’ve handpicked the 6 top books to read if you like both historical fiction and women’s fiction. There were tons to choose from, so we picked books set in the 1930’s and 1940’s for this book list.

If you love women’s fiction and historical fiction books set in the 1930s or the WWII era, don’t miss our recommendations for brand new books to read!

New Historical Fiction Books to Read for Women’s Fiction Fans: Book List for 2015


All the Stars in the Heavens

Adriana Trigiani

Release Date: October 13, 2015

Era / Historical Fiction Setting: 1935 Hollywood, on the Silver Screen with Clark Gable.

The Dress Thief

Natalie Meg Evans

Release Date: June 25, 2015

Era / Historical Fiction Setting: 1930’s Paris, in the fashion houses of haute couture.


The Girl from Krakow

Alex Rosenberg

Release Date: September 1, 2015

Era / Historical Fiction Setting: mainly 1930’s Krakow, but also glimpses of 1930s Paris and Nazi Germany.

Secrets of a Charmed Life

Susan Meissner

Release Date: February 3, 2015

Era / Historical Fiction Setting: 1940s / World War II era England, in a charming Cotswold cottage.


At the Water’s Edge

Sara Gruen

Release Date: March 31, 2015

Era / Historical Fiction Setting: 1944 Philadelphia / Scottish Highlands

The Color of Secrets

Lindsay Ashford

Release Date: April 14, 2015

Era / Historical Fiction Setting: WWII era England


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