I assume you're here at this website because you like my books. Good. And that also means you might like the books I enjoy reading, and that all of us might enjoy the books that you read, so this is simply a place where we can exchange news of books - any books - not just historical novels. Tell us if you've read something wonderful and entertaining, and we'll post your recommendations and reviews here. And, please, let us know what you think of these recommendations!
Visit the Historical Novel Society online!
Written by: Van Gulik, Robert (Editor)
Published by: Dover, NY, 1976
Submitted By: Robert Rath
I confess that I first read this book because it was assigned in my Civilizations of Asia class. In fact, most people only read it because it will get them a grade. Which is a pity, because it’s an excellent…
Read More...
Written by: J.R.R. Tolkien
Published by: Houghton Mifflin
Submitted By: Rita
Having read the “Rings” trilogy in school I had to do a re-read when the Peter Jackson movies came out. What a treat to rediscover the language of Tolkien. “Return of the King” is my favorite of the three. Like…
Read More...
Written by: Lian Hearn
Published by: Picador
Submitted By: Geraint
A truly fantastic read. Set in the land of the Otori it tells the story of a young man called Tekeo whose family is murdered but whose quest for vengance conflicts with his relatives who are part of a clan…
Read More...
Written by: Robert Gould Shaw edited by Russell Duncan
Published by: University of Georgia Press
Submitted By: Manuel Browne
After seeing the film “Glory” I was very interested in learning more about the central character Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. I found this book and was immediately taken by the intimacy of it. Reading Shaw’s actual letters gave me a…
Read More...
Written by: Mark Urban
Published by: Faber & Faber
Submitted By: Simon O'Connor, John Jeffers, William Carter, Jason, Zachary Mallett, A. Whittick
The First Band of Brothers– This book is a cracking read. The author peels away layers of myth and tells it like it was. The officer who hid in his tent to avoid a battle gets his due, so does…
Read More...
Written by: James Clavell
Published by: Flame
Submitted By: lee howard
I am surprised this is not on here as it is one of the best historical novels of all time (in my opinion). It is the story of John Blackthorne who ends up in the middle of fueding Japanese warlords…
Read More...
Written by: Frank Kitson
Published by: Constable & Robinson
Submitted By: Geraint
A brilliantly insightful book that focuses on Rupert’s life after the English civil war, his raising of a privateer fleet against Parliment, and his role as one of the grandfarthers in building Britian’s navy that would become master of the…
Read More...
Written by: Stephen Hunter
Published by: Simon & Schuster
Submitted By: David Coates
The second of Hunter’s books ‘starring’ Earl Swagger, the ex-US Marine turned Arkansas cop, the first being “Hot Springs”. Set in Arkansas anD Louisiana in the late 40’s / early 50’s, Earl Swagger is a latter-day American version of Sharpe…
Read More...
Written by: Simon Scarrow
Published by: Headline
Submitted By: Brandon Lewis
Just been introduced to this author’s work and he is really good. A fast paced read, in the style of Bernard but based in Roman Briton. Great read.
Read More...
Written by: Conn Iggulden
Published by: HarperCollins
Submitted By: Barry Evans
The reason I enjoy reading Bernard Cornwell’s novels is that while he tells thrilling, entertaining and wondeful stories he actually teaches you history without you realising it. What Bernard Cornwell has done for the Arthurian legend, the hundred years war…
Read More...