Wave Me Goodbye
Join ten-year-old Shirley as she navigates the uncertainties of war and forges lifelong friendships in a mysterious countryside home.
Historical Fiction
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe
A heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and resilience set in the small town of Whistle Stop, Alabama, where the bonds between women transc…
The Gilda Stories
A groundbreaking tale of a young girl who escapes slavery and becomes a vampire, navigating centuries of history and desire in a reimagined …
The Age of Innocence
In the opulent world of old New York, a privileged young man's life is upended by a captivating countess, forcing him to question the rigid …
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
Tess Durbeyfield's tragic journey through love, loss, and societal injustice in Victorian England.
The Poisonwood Bible
A family's journey through the Belgian Congo unravels in this epic tale of faith, colonialism, and resilience.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A poignant coming-of-age story about Francie Nolan navigating poverty and family struggles in early 20th-century Brooklyn.
Lavinia
In this captivating retelling of Virgil's Aeneid, Ursula K. Le Guin gives voice to Lavinia, the silent princess destined to shape the fate o…
The Grapes of Wrath
Follow the Joad family's harrowing journey from the Dust Bowl to California in this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic that captures the struggl…
Burr
A vivid fictional memoir of Aaron Burr, blending historical intrigue and political drama to bring the early days of America to life.
Williwaw
Gore Vidal's debut novel, set in the treacherous Aleutian Islands during WWII, blends the raw power of nature with the simmering tensions of…
Creation
Gore Vidal masterfully weaves history, humor, and philosophy in a sweeping tale of 5th century B.C., featuring iconic figures and grand adve…
The Unlikely Spy
A gripping World War II spy thriller featuring a cunning Nazi agent and a determined history professor turned spy catcher, set against the b…
Tipping the Velvet
Follow the daring journey of Nan King, an oyster girl turned music-hall star, as she navigates the vibrant and scandalous world of Victorian…
The Border
A gripping tale of identity, belonging, and the blurred lines between countries and cultures.
Nostromo
Joseph Conrad's modernist masterpiece, Nostromo, delves into the political and economic turmoil of a fictional South American state, offerin…
The Secret Agent
Dive into the shadowy world of late 19th-century London with this classic novel exploring terrorism and anarchism.
Atmosphere
Join Joan Goodwin on her thrilling journey from a reserved physics professor to a trailblazing astronaut in the 1980s space shuttle program,…
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.
North and South
A captivating tale of social and industrial change, Elizabeth Gaskell's 'North and South' explores the stark contrasts between two very diff…
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…
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…