5 historical fiction recommendations that no one seems to mention

In this video, I share five historical fiction novels that deserve far more attention — immersive, character-driven stories that bring the past vividly to life. These underrated books are well worth your time. BOOKS MENTIONED People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks The Fair Botanists by Sara Sheridan The Gold in these Hills by Joanne Bischof When We Were Gods by Colin Falconer The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty 🌿 WATCH NEXT 🔗    • Why I choose to read slowly (and what it’s...   🔗    • 6 literary novels that shaped my reading life   🔗    • My analogue notebook system (tools I use e...   🌿 ABOUT ME Hi, I’m Angela. I share literary fiction, historical fiction, and the books that stay with you long after you’ve finished them. This channel is about reading with intention - through seasonal recommendations, curated reading projects, and the slower, analogue side of reading, including commonplace books and reading journals. I’m based in Australia, so you’ll often see Southern Hemisphere seasons and occasional Australian author highlights alongside global reads. 🌿 FIND ME 📚 Storygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile... 📚 Goodreads:   / angela-w   ✉️ Email: angelawaltonau@gmail.com 🌿 ABOUT THE CHANNEL Slow reading • Thoughtful books • A quiet reading life New videos every Tuesday. #booktube #literaryfiction #historicalfiction #readinglife #bookrecommendations #australianbooktube