Do you love reading historical fiction? Why not join a book club dedicated to this particular genre? We’ve featured 10 top historical fiction book clubs for you below.
1. Everything Tudors Book Club
If you love reading historical fiction set in the Tudor Dynasty, then this is the book club for you. Organized by a Meetup user named Jill, this Haverford, Pennsylvania group meets monthly in person to discuss books with a Tudor theme, both fiction and non-fiction.
In addition to the book club meetings, the group gets together to watch movies or attend events with a Tudor theme. Details about their gatherings are posted on their public Meetup page for anyone who wants to sign up and attend the next event scheduled.
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2. APL Historical Fiction Book Club
The Austin Public Library (APL) in Austin, Texas, hosts this book club dedicated to historical fiction written by both classic and contemporary authors. The group meets monthly at the Hampton Branch in Oak Hill to discuss their current book choice.
Discussions are open to the public and free to attend. The group meets in person at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Readers are invited to borrow the book from one of the library’s branches and join in the discussion at upcoming meetings of the group.
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3. CDB Historical Fiction Book Club
Cellar Door Books (CDB) in Riverside, California hosts this monthly book club for those who are interested in reading and discussing great pieces of historical fiction. There are no formal memberships or fees to attend, but the bookstore does ask that you buy the book from them.
Meetings are held at the bookstore at 5 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month. You can find the current book up for discussion by visiting the events page on the bookstore’s website. If you are interested in the selection, simply purchase and turn up for the chat.
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4. Historical Fiction/Romance Book Club
Do you like your historical fiction peppered with a bit or more than a bit of romance? If so, you might be interested in the Seekonk Library’s Historical Fiction/Romance Book Club held in person at the library’s location in Seekonk, Massachusetts.
The group meets every month and a half to two months on a Tuesday, usually at 10 a.m. Dates and times are posted on the library’s webpage once they are confirmed. The book selected is available for borrowing from the library with a valid library card or you can purchase a copy.
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5. HSP Historical Fiction Book Club
This book club is co-sponsored by the Historical Society of Princeton (HSP) and the Princeton Public Library in Princeton, New Jersey. The book club explores historical fiction in the context of factual history, comparing the fictitious account with what is historically accurate.
Details about virtual monthly meetings are posted on the HSP website along with current book selections. While there are currently no in-person meetings being held, the group does meet for walking tours of different historical locations as listed on the website.
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6. PL Historical Fiction Book Club
The Potomac Library in Woodbridge, Virginia, hosts this monthly book club for readers who enjoy historical fiction and sometimes, a bit of historical non-fiction. The book club meets at 1:00 pm on the third Wednesday to talk about their current book selection.
There are no membership fees or formal sign-ups for meetings. Books can be purchased or borrowed from the library and read prior to the meeting or you can just show up to follow along with the discussion as an active participant or silent observer.
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7. Birch Tree Historical Fiction Book Club
Hope hosts this Historical Fiction Book Club monthly on the third Thursday at the Birch Tree Book Store in Leesburg, Virginia. The discussion is open to the public with no formal membership. You can purchase the book and RSVP online or in the bookstore.
The books selected are steeped in historical roots but fictional in nature. Choices span a variety of sub-genres that include mystery, romance, and fictionalized accounts of actual events. Though it is preferred that you buy the book from the bookstore, it is not required.
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8. UFPL Historical Fiction Book Club
The Uxbridge Free Public Library (UFPL) in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, hosts a historical fiction book club monthly every third Thursday. The group meets in person at the library at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the latest book selection read by participants and share their thoughts.
While the group reads fictional historical accounts primarily, they do sometimes venture into historical non-fiction. Book selections can be found on the library’s website and checked out from the circulation desk to prepare for upcoming events, or you can bring your own copy.
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9. BA Historical Fiction Book Club
For those who love a book that takes bits of history and turns it into a riveting tale of fiction, Bard’s Alley (BA) Book Store presents their Historical Fiction Book Club which is dedicated to just such tales. This group meets in person each month at the bookstore.
Meetings are held on the second Thursday, usually at 6:30 p.m. Confirmed dates and times are posted on the bookstore’s website, along with the monthly selection. You can buy the book at the bookstore or obtain it elsewhere and join in the next discussion.
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10. LBPL Historical Fiction Book Club
Book lovers with a soft spot for historical fiction are welcome at the Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) Historical Fiction Book Club held at 2 p.m. on the third Friday of every month. Meetings take place in person at the library’s Long Beach, New York, location.
There are no fees or memberships. You do not even have to RSVP. Just purchase the selected book or check it out from the library and then attend the discussion at the designated time. Everyone is welcome to participate or merely to listen in if they prefer.
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