The Poisonwood Bible
A family's journey through the Belgian Congo unravels in this epic tale of faith, colonialism, and resilience.
Historical Fiction
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.
Bright I Burn
Set in 13th-century Ireland, Bright I Burn follows Alice Kyteler, a fiercely independent woman who rises in wealth and power but faces deadl…
Mutual Interest
A captivating novel about ambition, sexuality, and the rise of a queer capitalist empire in post-Gilded Age New York, following three secret…
A Divine Fury
In Renaissance Florence, demoted officer Cesare Aldo confronts a chilling religious serial killer whose ritualistic murders threaten the cit…
Rough Trade
In 1888 Washington Territory, ex-detective Alma Rosales leads a daring opium-smuggling crew by day and navigates Tacoma’s vibrant queer scen…
Half of a Yellow Sun
In 1960s Nigeria, three lives intertwine amidst the chaos of civil war, exploring love, loyalty, and the complexities of colonialism.
Brooklyn
Eilis Lacey leaves her small Irish town for a new life in Brooklyn, where she finds love and purpose, only to be pulled back home by unexpec…
Small Island
In post-war London, a Jamaican couple navigates the harsh realities of life in England, while their landlady, Queenie, grapples with her own…
True History of the Kelly Gang
Experience the exhilarating and tragic tale of Ned Kelly, Australia's most legendary outlaw, as he recounts his life on the run in his own w…
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
A Pulitzer Prize-winning tale of two cousins who create legendary comic book heroes while navigating love, war, and the American Dream.
The Silence of the Girls
Rediscover the Trojan War through the eyes of Briseis, a queen turned slave, in this powerful retelling of a classic myth.
Days Without End
A sweeping historical epic of love, war, and survival, following two Irish immigrants through the American frontier and the brutal Civil War…