Best Books 2024 Historical Fiction. Harris, the author of numerous works of historical fiction including “fatherland” and “an officer and a spy,” sets his latest novel in 1914, when europe is on the cusp of war. Let’s take a look at the best historical fiction reads of 2024.

From sweeping historical romance to acclaimed literary novels. From stories set in ancient greece to colonial america, these are the biggest historical fiction books hitting shelves this fall.