“The Women” is a historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. It follows military nurse Frances “Frankie” McGrath as she leaves her illustrious family on Coronado Island, California, and enters the muddy trenches — and even muddier aftermath — of the war.

If you’re a historical fiction buff currently at a loss for what to binge-watch, look no further than the History Channel’s “Vikings,” where you can get your fill of intricate […]