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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.

My July Reading List: Bookish Escapes, Mysteries, and Motivation

There’s something about July that feels both slow and fleeting—the perfect balance of long sunny afternoons and lazy evenings that beg for a good book in hand. As a writer and lifelong reader, summer has always been a time to escape into new stories, explore unfamiliar places, and uncover hidden truths between the pages. This month, my reading list is a curated blend of genres and formats. From beachy women's fiction and historical adventures to motivational nonfiction and gripping suspense, each book has earned a spot for a different reason. Here’s a peek at what I’m reading in July—and why you might want to add these titles to your own summer stack.

The Books That Stayed With Me: My Favorite Historical Fiction Reads of Summer (So Far!)

There’s something about summer that invites a different kind of reading. Maybe it’s the slower mornings, the warmth of the sun on your skin, or the way long evenings stretch just wide enough to hold a few extra chapters. For me, this season has always been a time to slip into stories that linger—books that nourish as much as they captivate.