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Looking back at the best books of 2025 always means thinking about the most exciting books of 2026, too. There’s a lot of exciting historical fiction to look forward to in 2026. These books are just the tip of the iceberg, with many many more great 2026 historical fiction recommendations to come. Get ready to explore the full breadth of history this year, from its darkest and most horrifying moments to its triumphant peaks. To get you started, though, I suggest you go ahead and request these six books at your local library. I’m pretty sure they’re all going to be big.
 A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing by Alice Evelyn YangRelease date: January 27, 2026 This genre-defying debut mixes folklore and history when the father who walked out on his family years ago returns to impart a prophecy on his now-adult daughter. As he details their family’s past in China and a prophecy he can only half remember, Qianze becomes plagued by visions of mythical creatures that won’t leave her be. |
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