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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Little Brown Books for Young Readers

A Beautiful and Terrible Murder (Irene Adler, 1)

By Claire Andrews - Published 2025

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The infamous Irene Adler lives a double life. As Isaac Holland, she dresses as a man and attends classes at All Souls College ...Read Review

To Steal from Thieves (Thieves & Kings Book 1)

By M.K. Lobb - Published 2025

Genres:

Children/Young Adult Thriller

To Steal from Thieves immerses readers in the dark and gritty world of 1851 London. This fast-paced novel takes place in Devil’s Acre, ...Read Review

Truth, Lies, and the Questions in Between

By L.M. Elliott - Published 2025

Genres:

Adventure Children/Young Adult

In 1973, Illinois teenager Patty Appleton moves to Washington, DC, to become one of the first girls to work as a Senate page, running ...Read Review

Black Star (The Door of No Return series, 2)

By Kwame Alexander - Published 2024

Genres:

Children/Young Adult Literary

This star of a book comes from a star of an author: Kwame Alexander is a poet and broadcaster as well as a ...Read Review

Will’s Race for Home

By Jewell Parker Rhodes - Published 2025

Genres:

Children/Young Adult Western

With her latest novel, Jewell Parker Rhodes creates a heartwarming, heart-wrenching Western starring a wonderful young Black hero for readers ages 8 to 12. Frequent ...Read Review

Ida, in Love and in Trouble

By Veronica Chambers - Published 2024

Genres:

Biographical Fiction Children/Young Adult

With lyrical writing, Veronica Chambers illuminates a decade of the exciting life of Ida B. Wells. In 1880s Memphis, Tennessee, Ida belongs to ...Read Review

The Brightwood Code

By Monica Hesse - Published 2024

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

Eighteen-year-old Edda St. James spends her nights working in the rigidly controlled job of telephone operator and her days sleeping to forget what ...Read Review