The Great Divide, by Cristina Henriquez
Learn about the building of the Panama Canal from the viewpoint of indigenous peoples in this historical fiction novel.
Read MoreLearn about the building of the Panama Canal from the viewpoint of indigenous peoples in this historical fiction novel.
Read MoreA female medical doctor in 1875 Philadelphia is drawn into a murder investigation, her patient the victim. An ambitious first novel, with some weaknesses, but a worthwhile read.
Read MoreEnjoy this classic trilogy, published just over one hundred years ago, but whose characters feel as genuine and real as anyone you know.
Read MoreThis is a must-read novel, the story of a woman serving in Vietnam. It is also Hannah’s best book yet.
Read MoreBrava! Delight in this dramatic story of opera soprano legend Maria Callas, told as a novel.
Read MoreA terrible family tragedy and mystery, set in the lush setting of the tropical bush of southern Australia, this is a novel of a search for meaning, identity, and the value of family and homecoming.
Read MoreAuthor of Cold Mountain, Charles Frazier writes a captivating mystery set in Depression-era Wyoming that seems destined for the theater. Recommended.
Read MoreMeet Sallie Kincaid, a Prohibition-era young woman coming of age in hillbilly rural Virginia, learning her families’ legacy, and what her own path will be. Recommended for your summer reading list.
Read MoreOne of the best novels of 2022, you will enjoy this dive into the intrigues and dangers of sixteenth century Italian court life for women.
Read MoreMeet Elizabeth Zott, uncompromising scientist with a heart of gold and steel in her spine. Enjoy author Garmus’s witty banter in this novel of 1950’s workplace sexual relations. Very funny!
Read MoreTake a trip back to the seventies, for an excellent fictional story of Opal & Nev, afro-punk duo, and learn more about the intersection of rock, race, and gender equality. Highly recommend.
Read MoreCrossroads, a study of a family during the Vietnam era of 1971, is the first of a trilogy by Jonathan Franzen. Check it out!
Read MoreTwo brothers set off on the legendary Lincoln Highway to seek their futures in 1950s California, only to be conned, threatened, and delayed by an unscrupulous character.
Read MoreAn epic ode to the enduring value of stories, the librarians who preserve and share them, and the libraries that preserve and make them available to all.
Read MoreEnter the world of late twelfth century abbey life, in this story of a powerful abbess, her loves and ambitions, in a male-dominated world. Beautifully written, with many questionable liberties taken with the historical record.
Read MoreGreat historical fiction novel, following the life of Marian Graves, female aviator, from her beginnings flying liquor from Canada to the U.S. during Prohibition, through World War II, to her flight around the world at the Poles. Exciting, and much to learn.
Read MoreLearn of the sufferings of hard working farmers during the Dust Bowl, and the injustices visited on the migrants escaping it to California, through the eyes of Elsa Martinelli, loving mother, trying to keep her children safe— a dramatic, moving story.
Read MoreA first novel, blending mystery and historical fiction, alternating between today and late 18th century London, as three women seek to find a way to make peace with the past, and forge a true path forward.
Read MoreWas Shakespeare’s famous play inspired by the grief he felt at the loss of his son? Explore this and much more in this excellent historical fiction novel.
Read MoreFilled with court intrigue, complex relationships, and beautiful writing, this is a satisfying end to the trilogy about Thomas Cromwell and his service to Henry VIII. Highly recommend.
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