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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Viking

Daughter of Fire and Ice

By Marie-Louise Jensen - Published 2010

Genres:

Adventure Children/Young Adult Historical Fantasy

This story begins in Viking Norway where Thora, a young girl skilled in healing, is taken from her family by Bjorn Svanson, a ...Read Review

Beowulf

By Rob Lloyd Jones - Published 2009

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

Anglo-Saxon Denmark. In this re-telling of Beowulf, Rob Lloyd Jones’s story and Victor Tavares’s illustrations make the perfect match. The story ...Read Review

Magic Tree House: Voyage of the Vikings

By Mary Pope Osborne - Published 2009

Genres:

Children/Young Adult Time-slip

1st century AD, Ireland. Eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie, are off on their adventures again, this time to Ireland . They are ...Read Review

Corvus: Oath of Vengeance

By James Thomson - Published 2010

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

Aimed at reluctant boy readers, this is a fast-moving tale of Viking warlords and is the first in a series featuring the hero, ...Read Review

Sons of Thunder

By Giles Kristian - Published 2010

Genres:

Adventure

This is the second book of the Raven series, and it follows on closely from the first adventure. Raven and his Viking sword-brothers, ...Read Review

Sons of Thunder

By Giles Kristian - Published 2010

Genres:

Adventure

8th century AD. In this second Raven adventure, Raven is now one of Jarl Sigurd’s brotherhood of Viking warriors on board the ...Read Review

Sons of Thunder

By Giles Kristian - Published 2010

Genres:

Adventure Military

This is the second book of the Raven series, and it follows on closely from the first adventure. Raven and his Viking sword-brothers, ...Read Review

Ice Land

By Betsy Tobin - Published 2009

Genres:

Historical Fantasy

Iceland, at the dawn of a new millennium. King Olaf’s Christian missionaries are attempting to convert the fiercely independent landholders and laborers ...Read Review