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Five book club picks for a fun · long · avoiding historical fiction group

These books were chosen from our 150-book editorial catalog using the same matching algorithm we use on the quiz. They're a starting point — refine for your specific group with the 2-minute quiz.

Top pick

Sapiens

by Yuval Noah Harari

Provocative history of humankind that challenges assumptions

Four more your club will like

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    The Secret History
    by Donna Tartt

    Elite college students and a murder - dark academia at its finest

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    Holly
    by Stephen King

    King's beloved detective faces her darkest case - thrilling and character-driven

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    The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
    by Rebecca Skloot

    Science, race, and ethics collide in this true story of HeLa cells

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    The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
    by Stuart Turton

    Groundhog Day meets Agatha Christie - mind-bending mystery puzzle

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