Historical Fiction: The Good, The Bad, The Annoying

2026-05-22 · 46 min · 6 entities

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It's time for a genre deep dive on Historical Fiction. We define it, discuss when it shines, when it gets it wrong, which time periods we need less of, and which timelines we want to visit more. Finally, we highlight the historical fiction novels we recommend everyone add to their TBR. The Popcast Spring Gift Guide for FREE dollars which includes 3 months of Hardbacks for no dollars Our List of Historical Fiction Books Mentioned on Bookshop.org (this isn't just to get your money. It's so you're not spoiled in the show notes.) The Odyssey movie trailer Our Patreon: Shelf Respect Our Instagram: @readwithshelfrespect readwithshelfrespect.com