About
- Established in 1997, the Historical Novel Society is an international literary society devoted to promotion and advocacy for the genre of historical fiction.
Membership
- Historical Novel Society members include authors, readers, librarians, editors and industry professionals – membership is entirely open, and anyone enthusiastic about the genre is welcome.
Events
- Our worldwide membership loves to meet. Many travel thousands of miles to attend our conferences in person; many more enjoy our virtual options from home. Others form member connections in their area through regular Local Chapter meet-ups. Discover what’s on with conferences, Local and Virtual Chapters, and more.
Book Reviews
- Our exclusive, members-only print magazine, the Historical Novels Review, publishes reviews of hundreds of historical fiction books each quarter, in addition to features and columns. Become a member to receive the magazine and enjoy all our other benefits.
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Articles
- We publish articles in our members-only print magazine, Historical Novels Review, as well as web features exclusive to this site. All are original pieces, commissioned by our Features Editors based on topics of interest to members – interviews with historical fiction authors, publishers, and agents; explorations of novels and subgenres; guides, and regular columns on historical fiction market news, debut authors, and more. Articles are written by vetted contributors, most of whom are Society members. If you’re a member interested in joining the team, Contact Us.
Awards
- HNS Awards have helped discover authors and launch their careers (e.g., Michel Faber, Ruth Downie, Nikki Marmery, Hilary Green, Elizabeth Macneal, and many more) and provided vital support for others. Our ARA Award is one of the most generous of all literary prizes. If you’d like to partner to sponsor an award, Contact Us.
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Children/Young Adult

The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry

By Anna Rose Johnson - Published 2024

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1912 Michigan. Of Ojibwe and Acadian heritage, Lucy Landry has suffered many losses in her eleven years. Her mother died when she was little. ...Read Review

Between Monsters and Marvels

By Alysa Wishingrad - Published 2023

Genres:

Children/Young Adult Historical Fantasy

This standalone, middle-grade story combines fantasy and magic in a vague historical setting that might be the early 1900s. Twelve-year-old Dare Coates lives ...Read Review

City of Spies

By Elisa Paganelli (illus.) - By Iszi Lawrence - Published 2024

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

1780 New York. The British Army is trying to beat the rebel American colonists into submission and restore King George III’s rightful rule, ...Read Review

Across So Many Seas

By Ruth Behar - Published 2024

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

A song, a faith, and an instrument unite four young girls across centuries and continents in Ruth Behar’s tale of the mass ...Read Review

Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix (Remixed Classics, 9)

By Gabe Cole Novoa - Published 2024

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Children/Young Adult

As someone whose favorite required reading of senior year was Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, I was more than excited to get ...Read Review

The Last Man: A Novel of the 1927 Santa Claus Bank Robbery

By Thomas Goodman - Published 2023

Genres:

Children/Young Adult Mystery/Crime

At first glance, The Last Man would appear to be a simple re-enactment of a bank robbery that occurred in Texas in 1927, conducted ...Read Review

Unspoken (UK) / An American Story (US)

By Kwame Alexander - Published 2023

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

Kwame Alexander is celebrated for his contemporary verse novels that explore the feelings of Black boys, their family relationships and friendships, and love ...Read Review