The Best Historical Fiction of 2026

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January 7, 2026

This year promises to be a great one for readers of historical fiction. With stories of a turn-of-the-century scandal, a Harlem Renaissance debutante, a groundbreaking female astronomer, and more, 2026 is filled with novels that will transport you to fascinating times and immerse you in engaging lives. Check out some of the best historical fiction of 2026 to start building your wish list.

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The Last Woman of Warsaw
Judy Batalion

When an artist disappears in 1938 Warsaw, Fanny and Zosia, two Jewish women from very different communities, team up to discover what happened. Fanny is a privileged young woman who was a student of the artist; Zosia was part of a social movement led by the woman. As they search together, the answers they find lead them into great danger in this riveting novel. USA Today bestselling author Lynda Cohen Loigman says, “With a peerless gift for impeccable research and an extraordinary talent for capturing detail, Batalion transports readers to 1930s Poland with a few masterful strokes of her pen.”

Release date: April 7