There seems to be two types of historical fiction, these days: WWII, and everything else. Today we're going to talk about everything else, from ancient history to the 20th Century. Some are lighter than others, many have female protagonists, and some will surprise you with a glimpse at the women behind the famous men in history.

Discussed:

Author, Marie Benedict

Author, Susan Messiner

Hamnet, by Maggie O'Farrell

Four Winds, by Kristin Hannah

Mexican Gothic, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

The Lost Apothecary, by Sarah Penner

The Exiles, by Christina Baker Kline

The Stationery Shop, by Marjan Kamali

House of Names, by Colm Tóibín

Circe, by Madeline Miller

The Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett

Mary Jane, by Jessica Anya Blau

The Great Believers, by Rebecca Makkai

Nick's Library Suggestion: