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…
Historical Fiction
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…
The Historian
Uncover the dark secrets of Vlad the Impaler in this gripping tale that blends history with the supernatural.
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…
All Quiet on the Western Front
Experience the harrowing journey of a young soldier in the trenches of World War I, as idealism crumbles under the brutal reality of war. A …
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…
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…
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…
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…