Beyond the Pages

A collection of historical fiction insights, book recommendations, and behind-the-scenes stories. Explore immersive settings, strong women, and the moments that shape unforgettable stories.

What You’ll Find Here

Book recommendations and reading lists
Historical insights and research discoveries
Behind-the-scenes writing reflections

Bargains of Fate by Sharon Virts: What Comes After the Duel

A forgotten murder trial, a cousin in the dock, and a second generation inheriting a young nation. Sharon Virts shares how real history gave her the sequel she never planned to write.

New Historical Fiction Books to Read in November 2026

Seven new historical fiction releases for November 2026 — including series order, format availability, and comp titles for each pick, straight from this month's Author Notes companion video.

A Historical Fiction Gift for Every Reader on Your List

Skip the generic list. This guide sorts a full historical fiction catalog by reader — not by bestseller rank — so you can find the right story for everyone on your list.

What People Don't See in a Book Cover

What actually happens between a blank page and a finished book cover? Step behind the scenes with Tanya E. Williams and learn how her vision for the Hotel Hamilton series to life.

Swimming with Spies: Behind the Book Interview

Author Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger steps outside her usual World War II settings for Swimming with Spies, a middle grade novel about the 2014 annexation of Crimea, a girl, and the dolphins caught in the middle of it.