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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- 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 Lions’ Run

By Jon Klassen (illus.) - By Sara Pennypacker - Published 2026

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In German-occupied France in 1944, two young people from very different backgrounds bond over a common love of animals. When Lucas, an orphan from ...Read Review

Beyond Seven Forests

By Amanda McCrina - Published 2026

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Children/Young Adult

As the novel opens, 18-year-old Renia, a Polish countess and the only surviving member of her family, is on trial and facing a ...Read Review

Hattie Mae Begins Again

By Sharon G. Flake - Published 2026

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Children/Young Adult

Hattie Mae is a North Carolina country girl who comes to Philadelphia to enroll in Miss Abigail’s School for Exceptional Girls, run ...Read Review

Daughter of the Underworld (House of Shadows)

By Elizabeth Corr - By Katharine Corr - Published 2025

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Children/Young Adult Thriller

In this suspenseful page-turner, familiar characters from Greek mythology are reinvented to create a tale of friendship, betrayal, tyranny, and rebellion. Deina is ...Read Review

Under Fire

By Hazem Asef (illus.) - By Sufiya Ahmed - Published 2025

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Children/Young Adult Mystery/Crime

There is wonderful storytelling for 9-11s in this story by Sufiya Ahmed, who has previously won CrimeFest’s Best Crime Novel for ...Read Review

The Belgian Girls

By Kathryn J. Atwood - Published 2025

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Children/Young Adult

This is a beautifully written dual-timeline novel about two courageous Belgian women, one in World War I and the other in World War ...Read Review

Exquisite Things

By Abdi Nazemian - Published 2025

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Children/Young Adult

An element of magical realism complicates the romance between Shahriar, a teen of Persian descent, and American musician Oliver. The two meet at ...Read Review

The Siren and the Star

By Colby Cedar Smith - Published 2025

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Children/Young Adult

This ambitious book is a novel in verse, envisioned in the form of a three-act opera. Weighing a pound and a half and ...Read Review

The Blitz Sisters

By Judith Eagle - Published 2026

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Children/Young Adult

A very enjoyable story featuring three sisters during World War Two and its immediate aftermath. Each of the chronological sections focuses on one ...Read Review

The Great Disillusionment of Nick and Jay

By Ryan Douglass - Published 2026

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Children/Young Adult

Seventeen-year-old Nick Carrington bides his time in Greenwood, Oklahoma in 1921 shining shoes, despite the fact that journalism is the family business and Nick ...Read Review

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