Beyond the Pages. A celebration of stories that transport us through time.

10 Signs You’re Craving an Emotional Story This Fall (and Where to Find One)

Feeling the pull toward deeper reads this autumn? Discover 10 signs you’re ready for an emotional story that lingers—plus book recommendations perfect for fall.

6 Historical Fiction Reads for Fall

There’s something about autumn that invites us to slow down—not just in our routines, but in our reading lives, too. As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to fall, we find ourselves reaching for books that offer something deeper: emotional truth, immersive stories, and characters who feel as real as the people we love. For many readers (myself included), fall is a season of turning inward. It’s a time to reflect, to savor the little things, and to seek stories that don’t just pass the time—but linger. Stories that comfort, challenge, and ultimately remind us of who we are.

Historical Fiction Novels Releasing in August 2025

For those who crave stories of resilience, hidden secrets, and personal reinvention, the following historical fiction novels are a must-read this August. Whether you're looking for tales of female empowerment, wartime courage, or love set against the backdrop of history, these books are sure to capture your imagination and stir your emotions.

5 Historical Fiction Novels That Left Me Changed (In the Best Way)

As a writer of historical women’s fiction, I find myself constantly searching for stories that not only captivate but also leave me thinking long after I’ve closed the book. The kind of books that stay with you, that fill your heart and mind in ways words can’t quite explain. These are the stories that make us feel, the ones that challenge our understanding of resilience, bravery, and the incredible women who have shaped history.

Dancing Through Danger: Exploring the Final Chapter of Katharine Schellman’s Nightingale Series

There’s something irresistibly alluring about slipping into a story that captures both the glitter and grit of the past. In Katharine Schellman’s Nightingale Series, readers are transported to 1920s New York—an era of prohibition, speakeasies, secrets, and shadows. With the release of Last Dance Before Dawn, the final installment in the series, Schellman brings her vivid historical mystery series to a satisfying and emotional close.