Scott fitzgerald 1922 old new york edith wharton 1924 bread givers anzia yezierska 1925 the great gatsby f. Speak easy, speak love, by mckelle george do you like shakespeare retellings. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A list of ya historical novels set in the 1920s and 1930s, including novels about jazz and. It seems that 2012 was the year for twenties books with this new historical romance series released also set in the 1920s. A 16yearold biracial girl in rural oregon in the 1920s searches for the truth. Have a look at these historical fiction novels set in the 1920s targeted at teens. Perfect for fans of the last magician and descendant of the crane, this heartstopping debut is an imaginative romeo and juliet retelling set in 1920s shanghai. Flappers were bobbing their hair and the economy was booming. Books on predicting the end of world and the raise of a calamitous society are gaining more prominence of late. Scott fitzgerald 1925 manhattan transfer john dos passos 1925 the island within ludwig lewisohn 1928 plum bun jessie redmon fauset 1929 1930s.
This is a list of notable works of dystopian literature. Ever since i was a kid, ive been obsessed with shakespeare. The harlem renaissance was just hitting its stride. This list can include books written in the 90s or later but are still about that decade. You werent there, of course, but because of wholly atmospheric 1920sset ya. Take a trip 100 years back in time via these mustread books set in the 1920s, with fiction and nonfiction stories about the jazz age for every. The age of innocence edith wharton 1920 the beautiful and damned f. A beautiful historical novel set in the 1920s, silhouette of a sparrow has effortless yet beautiful writing, an authentic and lovable young heroine, a subtle and moving lesbian romance, and an environmentalist subplot. This first book in the series tells of her journey to the castle, disguised as a. Fiction set in 1900s fiction set in 1910s fiction set in 1930s fiction set in 1940s fiction set in 1950s fiction set in 1960s fiction set in the 1970s fiction set in the 1980s fiction set in the 1990s. Pages in category novels set in the 1970s the following 52 pages are in this category, out of 52 total.
A world war i era spy novel about a bright british girl who is sent undercover into. Were taking a family vacation in may and my niece would like to read some books to put her in the mood. This list is just a sample of the thousands of books. In 1920s england, sarah piper joins paranormal investigator alistair gellis on a ghost hunt. Do you like them even better when theyre set in the jazz age. First published in 1931, the book is a wonderful example of a writer trying to contend with history as it happened. If youre looking for stories with plenty of sex, drugs, and rockandroll, you cant go wrong reading novels set in the 1920s. See more ideas about novels, books and historical fiction. If you are a scifi fanatic who derives great pleasure in reading plots set in a futuristic world then this collection of 20 great dystopian and postapocalyptic fiction books is for you. Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content help help, opens a new window. Smiths 1944 novel which takes place in 1920s georgia, following the. From a former editorinchief of harpers magazine, only yesterday is a nonfiction analysis of how the 1920s was a defining decade in the history and culture of the modern world. Any books with some scenes in ireland would be great. Here are some favorites to squeeze in around your siobhan dowd and eion colfer collections.
Young adult books set in the 1920s logan city council. Even though it is set in the 1920s, this novel is likely to resonate with contemporary japanese society. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new. Scott fitzgerald 1922 fitzgeralds second novel, the tale of socialite anthony patch and his beautiful wife gloria, is thought to be based on his relationship with wife zelda. At the bn teen blog elodie tagged five of the best ya novels set in the 1920s, including.
Teen historical fiction 20th century provo library. The big apple, the center of the universe, the city of dreams, the city that never sleeps, the city so nice, they named it twice and more. Featuring lush settings, strong heroines, and evocative plots, these fantastic novels will enthrall you in their scandal, intrigue, and opulence. Fiona campbells top 10 books set in japan books the. Young adult book set on the farm of a vermont shaker family in the 1920s.
Why ya writer juno dawson will never water down her novels. In remembrance of the great war, the massive online book club that is goodreads has pooled together 20 of the most highly rated novels about the conflict. A list of ya historical novels set in the 1920s and 1930s, including novels about jazz and the great depression, for readers of young adult fiction. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The best novels set in the 1920s 1920 1929 see also. The encyclopedia of science fiction states that dystopian works depict a negative view of the way the world is supposedly going in order to provide urgent propaganda for a change in direction.
This book is super spooky, with a surprisingly sexy romantic subplot. Ya set in the 1900s ya set in the 1910s ya set in the 1920s ya set in the 1930s ya set in the 1940s ya set in the 1950s ya set in the 1960s ya set in the 1970s ya set in the 1980s ya set in the 1990s. Historical cozy mysteries set in the 1920s the cozy. The gilda stories is speculative fiction that takes place over 200 years in a variety of locations, starting at a brothel in new orleans in 1850. The diviners by libba bray, bright young things by anna godbersen, lair of dreams by libba bray, speak easy. What fiction suitable for a young adult is out there. Think the haunting of hill house, but with an actual ghost, sexytimes, and a much better ending. The one that i can remember off the top of my head is the bones of paris.
I am showing my age a bit because i keep wanting to refer to the 20th century as this century. Mexico is a country that often seems stitched together like a geopolitical patchwork quiltso varied are its cultures, languages, lands, and people. Middle grade and young adult fiction set during the 1920s. Ya set in the 1900s ya set in the 1910s ya set in the 1920s ya set in the 1930s ya set in the 1940s ya set in the 1950s ya set in the 1960s ya set in the 1970s ya set in the 1980s ya set in. Check out selected results from nypl title quest 2019, held august 2, 2019, as well as title quest 2018 this is an update of a previous post by sharon rickson it can be tough to remember the title and author of a book you read a long time agoeven if it was a book. Here youll find a list of books that are either set in the 1920s or were written during this time. Classic childrens books from the 1900s that kids still love. As a book nerd who grew up in the piedmont of south carolina, ive often wondered. Fear grips the people as they come to believe that the plague is a punishment for wickedness. Ya set in the 1900s ya set in the 1910s ya set in the 1920s ya set in the 1930s ya set in the 1940s ya set in the 1950s ya set in the 1960s ya set in the 1970s ya set in the 1980s ya set. Ibby international board on books for young people honour book. Scott fitzgerald, the haunting of maddy clare by simone st. This historical fantasy book is filled with paranormal goodness.
This list of 1920 books is filled with history, some magic and science fictionand lots of good times. Gilda is the badass queer black vampire superhero we all need. We round up some fantastic young adult books that are mostly set within the roaring twenties. If you havent read any of elena ferrantes neapolitan novels, which chart the fierce female friendship that burns brights in a postwwii italy, then you better get to reading the series is set. History reading list, ya set in the 1920s, women in turnofthe centurys cultu. Evie is a girl determined to use her power for good and to track down a killer whos on the loose. Other readers should have given the book mostly 3 stars and above. Set in old hollywood, follows the lives of three teen girls as they live, love. Your readers might enjoy the sequel, set in 1920, bill pennant, babe ruth, and me cricket books, 2009.
You werent there, of course, but because of wholly atmospheric 1920sset ya novels like these, youll feel as if you were. Fantasy novels set in worlds inspired by the 1920s30s. Travel back to an era when flappers dazzled and jazz reigned supreme the 1920s. Its the dawn of a new decade, epic readers, and we cant wait to see what the next year, let alone the next ten years, brings us in the world of ya. Books for those who want to live off the land, for those whove always lived in the country or the woods, for those who just want to read about someone else doing it. Nongenre novels and short stories written after the 1920s, but set at least partially in the 1920s. You werent there, of course, but because of wholly atmospheric 1920s set ya. People were dancing the charleston and drinking giggle water in speakeasies. Everyone has a different take on this bustling, diverse city. Set in the san francisco of the late 1800s, its full of those period details that make you feel super smart about your city, even as the characters speak casually enough that you dont feel like. Theres always going to be a thirst for really amazing novels with teen characters, but its way harder to get published as a ya author now than it was ten years ago. The old kingdom books by garth nix are partly set in a fantasy world that looks like the late 1920searly 1930s. From classic dramas to modern romance to dystopian futures.
To reflect this often fragmented, always rich cultural landscape, here are ten books that offer different ways of imagining. History reading list, ya set in the 1920s, women in turnofthe. This list of books about the plague is sponsored by the last hours by minette walter when the black death enters england in 48, no one knows what manner of sickness it is. This list is broken down by age but there are many books that can be enjoyed by some or all of the age groups. This list is for ya that is set in the 1980s you can include books written then and also more recent books. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it. The roaring twenties were a gilded age of dance and debauchery. A dystopia is an unpleasant typically repressive society, often propagandized as being utopian. Pages in category novels set in the 1930s the following 79 pages are in this category, out of 79 total. Now that we have covered a few mustread kid books from the 19th century, lets move on to more classic books from the 20th century and start off with childrens books from the early 1900s. Middle grade and young adult fiction set during the 1920 s.