Honorée Fanonne Jeffers weaves an epic ancestral story, showing that where any one person comes from is much more complicated than genetic makeup.
Christina Baker Kline’s The Exiles is a powerful tale of female friendship set in 19th-century Australia.
This novel takes place in a hospital ward where pregnant women have been quarantined during the 1918 influenza epidemic.
This unforgettable tale of female friendship is set in the small town of Branchville, South Carolina, during the 1920s.
Asha Lemmie constructs a moving, dramatic narrative that examines family, loyalty and prejudice.
Nathan Harris’ Civil War-set debut novel celebrates all manner of relationships that combat hate.
Co-authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray bring to life the elusive story of one of the most influential librarians in history.
Kristin Harmel’s research into Jewish forest settlements contributes richness to this captivating World War II tale.
Good fiction entertains and asks questions, gesturing to truths beyond the novel. The Vixen does just that, with an extra note of fun.
Samantha Silva’s attention to period detail creates a worthy elegy to one of the world’s most influential feminist thinkers, Mary Wollstonecraft.
The Rose Code is a terrific story, brilliantly performed by Saskia Maarleveld. Or as Osla would say, it’s a real corker!
Rivka Galchen brings a surprising sense of humor to the grim topic of 17th-century witchcraft accusations.
Chanel Cleeton delivers a sweeping story of love and courage, as well as a sobering reminder of the power and responsibility of the media.
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