Esperanza Rising
Esperanza and her mother flee their privileged life in Mexico to face the harsh realities of farm work in California during the Great Depres…
Historical Fiction
Blood Meridian
A brutal and unforgettable epic of the American West, featuring a diabolical judge and a young boy's harrowing journey through violence and …
The Custom of the Country
Follow the ambitious and cunning Undine Spragg as she navigates the treacherous waters of New York high society in this sharp and witty nove…
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Unravel the enigmatic life of Jesse James, a complex figure blending family man, farmer, and ruthless outlaw, in this gripping retelling of …
The Red Badge of Courage
A young recruit's journey from fear to heroism in the brutal American Civil War, a tale that cemented Stephen Crane's literary legacy.
Empire of the Sun
A young British boy must navigate the horrors of a Japanese prison camp alone during World War II in this gripping tale of survival and resi…
The Lacuna
A heartbreaking tale of a man torn between the vibrant culture of Mexico and the oppressive atmosphere of 1950s America, as seen through the…
The Valley of Amazement
A sweeping, multi-generational tale of love, identity, and the search for belonging, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Shanghai…
Great Expectations
A young orphan's life changes forever when a mysterious benefactor elevates him from poverty to the world of gentlemen.
Fingersmith
In the gritty underworld of 1862 London, an orphaned girl's fate intertwines with another's in a tale of deception, madness, and forbidden l…
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
A powerful tale of one family's fight for dignity and justice in the face of racism during the Great Depression.
Outlander
A time-traveling adventure that blends history, romance, and danger in the Scottish Highlands.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
A reclusive Hollywood icon reveals her scandalous life story to an unknown journalist, uncovering secrets that will change both their lives …
The Water Dancer
Hiram Walker, born into bondage on a Virginia plantation, discovers a mysterious power that propels him into a dangerous journey for freedom…
The Red Tent
Discover the untold story of Dinah from the Bible in this feminist classic that explores ancient womanhood, family honor, and the lives of w…
This Tender Land
Four orphans embark on a life-changing journey down the Mississippi River during the Great Depression, encountering a cast of unforgettable …
The Sun Also Rises
Explore the disillusionment and resilience of the Lost Generation in Hemingway's poignant tale of love and loss in post-WWI Paris and Spain.
The Grapes of Wrath
A powerful tale of resilience and human spirit, following the Joad family as they journey from Oklahoma to California during the Great Depre…
All Quiet on the Western Front
Experience the harrowing journey of a young soldier in the trenches of World War I, as idealism clashes with the brutal reality of war.
Atmosphere
Join Joan Goodwin on her thrilling journey from a reserved physics professor to a trailblazing astronaut in the 1980s space shuttle program,…
The Plot Against America
In an alternate history, Charles Lindbergh's isolationist policies lead to a chilling transformation of America, seen through the eyes of a …
Pachinko
A sweeping, multi-generational saga of a Korean family navigating love, sacrifice, and identity across a tumultuous century, from the bustli…
North and South
Margaret Hale moves from the South to the industrial North of England, where she witnesses stark inequalities and falls for a mill owner, co…
Animal Farm
A timeless allegorical tale that mirrors the events of the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalinism, told through the eyes of farm anima…