Dear readers, I know that many of you appreciate historical fiction, so I’m happy to share our latest guide. In one handy spot you’ll find our latest reviews, thrilling historical mysteries, the essential Kate Atkinson, books that bring the Middle Ages to life, great historical horror novels, Gilded Age books and plenty more. I suggest bookmarking the page and checking back often — we will update it regularly, so there will always be something new to see. Historical fiction provided some of my best reading experiences this year: “Isola,” “The Hounding” and “The Director” come to mind. And thanks to this page I discovered a book I’d never read by one of my favorite authors — “Samarkand,” by Amin Maalouf — so I can attest to its usefulness! At the very bottom of the page you’ll find a form you can fill out if you have an ultra-specific request for recommendations. Finally, I’d be professionally remiss if I didn’t spotlight a novel that moved me deeply: “The White Hot,” by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes. It’s an epistolary story, written as a letter from a mother to the daughter she left behind, and it takes you to astonishing places. If you end up reading the book, I’d love to hear what you think in the comments! Finally, if you are looking for any book-giving advice, please drop me a note describing whom you’re shopping for by emailing books@nytimes.com. I even might answer your quandary in an upcoming newsletter. Like this email? We hope you’ve enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times.
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