A historical fiction novel is any work of fiction that happened during a specific time in the past. All of these stories are based on true stories that happened to real people throughout history. Historical fiction books are a great way to gain a base knowledge of how people's lives differ throughout the eras and to learn more about historical events that interest you. My Historical Fiction section features many books about WWII, as well as less known subjects such as the Irish potato famine or Japanese samurai.