Fiction / War Best Sellers

The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail\'s next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves.

Two sisters in World War II France: one struggling to survive in the countryside, the other joining the Resistance in Paris.

The lives of a blind French girl and a gadget-obsessed German boy before and during World War II.

The story of the U.S. Army\'s 369th infantry regiment — a unit of African American soldiers who fought on the front lines of World War I but faced continued discrimination at home — is told here.

A woman\'s husband and children are challenged when she is deployed to Iraq.

An Army officer and special presidential agent is targeted for death — but by whom?

Red Storm Rising is a technothriller novel by Tom Clancy and co-author Larry Bond about a Third World War in Europe

A sweeping historical novel covering centuries of Polish history, from ancient times to the end of World War II.

"War and Remembrance" is a historical novel by Herman Wouk, serving as the sequel to "The Winds of War." The story follows the Henry family through World War II, exploring the impact of the war on their lives. Wouk skillfully weaves together historical events, personal narratives, and fictional characters to create an epic tale of love, sacrifice, and the human cost of global conflict.

"The Winds of War" by Herman Wouk is a historical novel set during World War II, depicting the experiences of the Henry family as they navigate the global conflict. The novel explores the impact of war on individuals and nations, weaving together historical events and personal narratives. Wouk's meticulous research and compelling storytelling contribute to the epic scope of the novel.

Set in a small Italian village during World War II, the residents hide a million bottles of wine from the occupying German army.

The novel tells the story of the founding of the State of Israel, focusing on the experiences of a diverse cast of characters. Uris's epic narrative explores the historical events leading to the establishment of the modern state.

Doctor Zhivago is a novel by Russian author Boris Pasternak, first published in 1957. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution and the First World War. It tells the story of Yuri Zhivago, a doctor and poet, and his love for the beautiful Lara Antipova.

"Don't Go Near the Water" by William Brinkley is a satirical novel set during World War II. The book follows the misadventures of a public relations officer stationed on a Pacific island. Brinkley uses humor to explore the absurdities of war and military bureaucracy.

"Andersonville" by MacKinlay Kantor is a historical novel set during the American Civil War. The narrative unfolds within the confines of the notorious Andersonville Prison, exploring the experiences of Union soldiers held captive. Kantor's novel, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, provides a poignant and immersive portrayal of the challenges faced by prisoners of war.

"The View from Pompey's Head" by Hamilton Basso is a novel set in the American South that explores themes of race, class, and social dynamics. The story follows a young attorney, Anson Page, as he returns to his hometown and confronts the complexities of the community he once knew.

Set during World War II, the novel revolves around a mutiny aboard a U.S. Navy ship and the ensuing court-martial that examines the officers' actions.

The novel is set in Hawaii before the attack on Pearl Harbor and follows the lives of U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Schofield Barracks. Jones explores the challenges and dynamics of military life, relationships, and the impending war.

Across the River and into the Trees is the story of an American colonel in World War II who falls in love with a young Italian countess. The colonel is a middle-aged man, and the countess is half his age. But their love is real, and they are willing to risk everything for it.

A novel set during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in World War II

A novel set in post-World War II New Orleans, delving into the lives and relationships of the residents of Joy Street.

East Side, West Side is a novel by Marcia Davenport, published in 1949. The novel is set in New York City in the early 20th century, and is a story of love and war, of wealth and poverty, and of the East Side and the West Side of Manhattan.

Set during World War II, Norman Mailer's novel "The Naked and the Dead" follows the experiences of soldiers in the Pacific. The novel explores the impact of war on individuals and the dynamics within the military.

A historical adventure novel set during World War II, following the experiences of an American pilot as he faces the challenges of air combat.

This novel follows the lives of three soldiers during World War II.

The Ides of March is a novel by Thornton Wilder, published in 1948. The novel is set in Rome in 44 BC, during the last days of Julius Caesar's life. The novel is a fictionalized account of the events leading up to and including the assassination of Julius Caesar.

Raintree County is a novel by Ross Lockridge, Jr., published in 1948. The novel is set in the fictional Raintree County, Indiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is a story of the love between a man and a woman, of the American Civil War, and of the search for the legendary lost treasure of Raintree County.

The King's General is a novel by Daphne du Maurier about the English Civil War.

A love story set against the backdrop of the Nazi occupation of Paris

Adventure novel set during World War II, exploring friendship and survival.

"The Moon Is Down" by John Steinbeck is a war novel set in a fictionalized European town occupied by an unnamed military force. The narrative explores the dynamics between occupiers and the occupied, emphasizing the resilience of individuals in the face of oppression. Steinbeck's novel, written during World War II, reflects on themes of resistance and the human spirit.

In 1937 China, as the Japanese invade, a Chinese woman named Jade and her family must grapple with their country's occupation.

"This Above All" by Eric Knight is a historical novel set during World War II. The story follows the experiences of a young woman, Prudence, as she grapples with love, duty, and the moral complexities of war. The novel delves into themes of sacrifice, societal expectations, and the search for meaning.

"Oliver Wiswell" by Kenneth Roberts is a historical novel set during the American Revolutionary War. The story follows the title character, Oliver Wiswell, as he navigates the challenges of war, loyalty, and personal identity. Roberts' novel provides a nuanced perspective on the complexities of the American Revolution, exploring the experiences of those who remained loyal to the British Crown.

In the 1930s, an American expatriate named Robert Jordan joins the Republican army in the Spanish Civil War to fight against the Nationalists. Jordan is assigned to blow up a bridge and must grapple with his own morality as he carries out his mission.

"Northwest Passage" by Kenneth Roberts is a historical novel set during the French and Indian War. The story follows the adventures of Major Robert Rogers and his Rangers as they embark on a daring expedition through the wilderness. The novel explores themes of courage, survival, and the frontier spirit.

"Stars on the Sea" by F. Van Wyck Mason is a historical novel set against the backdrop of naval warfare during the American Revolution. The story follows the adventures of a young American naval officer, providing a vivid portrayal of the challenges and dangers faced by seafarers during a pivotal period in history. Mason's novel combines action and historical drama.

A historical novel set during the American Revolution, following the lives of a young couple in the Mohawk Valley.

Set during World War I, Paths of Glory is the story of a group of French soldiers who are court-martialed and executed for their alleged cowardice

Vein of Iron is a novel by Ellen Glasgow, published in 1935. The novel is set in the American Civil War, and is a story of love and war, of the South and the North, of slavery and freedom.