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Reading Recommendations: Archived booklists

This guide provides the resources to assist you in locating what to read next. Browse the resources below or check with the Reference Librarian at your Delaware Public Library for Reader's Advisory assistance.

Historical Fiction about the Vietnam War, 50 Years Later

Written by authors from Vietnam and Vietnamese diasporas, these books contain nuanced explorations of the war, its end, and its legacy. From Book Riot.

WWII Japanese American
Concentration Camps in
Historical Fiction

These seven books show the experience of Japanese American civilians in concentration camps in WWII. Read them. Remember them. From Book Riot.

The Best Historical Fiction of the Second Half of 2025

From BookBub

The Best Historical Fiction Books of 2025 So Far

From Regency romance novels and historical horror to a book about a forgotten figure from the Harlem Renaissance. It's a truly delectable array. From Book Riot

The Best Historical Fiction of 2024

bookriot.com

The Best Historical Fiction of 2023

It’s been a roller coaster of a year. Thankfully, we’ve had novels to whisk us to days gone by, even if those eras had their own highs and lows. Washington Post, December 5, 2023.

African American Historical Fiction

These historical novels bring to life African American experiences, from the colonial era and centuries of slavery to the modern Civil Rights Movement.

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