Clark Gable reading the novel "Gone With the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell. One of his greatest roles was that of Rhett Butler in the MGM film adaption of the book. For history enthusiasts, historical ...

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Historical fiction remains one of the most cherished genres among book lovers. In recent years, according to NPD BookScan (now Circana), the genre saw a double-digit percentage increase in sales, ...

A list of historical fiction, fantasy, and romance books with strong female protagonists who are similar to Claire Fraser.

Let’s be real: 2025 is probably going to be the year where we need a whole lot of escapism. For some readers that means immersing themselves in the rich imaginative worlds of fantasy, for others, the ...

Fall is a huge season for books, leading up to the holidays. We take a look at some of the most anticipated fiction titles coming out in the next few months. OK. We're going to take some ...

So, in no particular order, here they are: New Scientist’s favourite science fiction books of all time. We’d love to hear from readers, too, about your own favourite sci-fi. Join the conversation on ...

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While there are plenty of travel guides and biographical books about Bloomington, there happen to be quite a few novels and fiction books based in this Midwestern college town. If you're looking for ...