Who Can You Believe? Read the Pulitzer-Prize-Winning Novel, TRUST, by Hernan Diaz
By the end of the book, you trust no one and yet have an understanding of the influence the stock market wielded in the early 1900s.
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Melissa Gouty
- Feb 11
- 5 min
What's a King's Harem Really Like? Read the Novel, Jewel of Persia
Roseanna M. White's, The Jewel of Persia, is the Biblical story of Esther told through the viewpoint of Kasia, Esther's fictional friend.
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Melissa Gouty
- Feb 5
- 4 min
Looking for a Smart, Mature Heroine? Read the Novel, Frozen River
Ariel's Lahon's historical fiction, The Frozen River, is a remarkable retelling of the story of Martha Ballard, a real-life American midwife
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Melissa Gouty
- Jan 3
- 6 min
How Brooks' Novel MARCH Uses Little Women as a Springboard to a Pulitzer
Geraldine Brooks', MARCH, 2006 Pulitzer-Prize winner fiction-winner examines the impact of war on the father of the Little Women we know.
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Melissa Gouty
- Oct 23, 2023
- 7 min
One interesting place to visit: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
James McBride's The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, presents a mystery and a picture of a diverse community coming together to do good.
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Melissa Gouty
- Sep 20, 2023
- 3 min
Why the Novel "Horse" Should Have Been Titled "Racehorse"
Geraldine Brooks' novel Horse should have been titled Racehorse because it delves into race relations as well as horse racing.
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Melissa Gouty
- Aug 8, 2023
- 4 min
Six Fun Facts You Should Know About the Talented Author, Amor Towles
Amor Towles, author of Rules of Civility, Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway is an interesting guy. Six fun facts you should know.
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Melissa Gouty
- Aug 1, 2023
- 5 min
What Really Happens in Amor Towles' Novel, The Lincoln Highway?
Amor Towles' novel, The Lincoln Highway, involves a journey by four young kids and unexpected adventures - possibly even murder.
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Melissa Gouty
- Jul 17, 2023
- 5 min
Should Authors Share Political Views? Lessons from The Ragged Edge of Night
Olivia Hawker's novel, The Ragged Edge of Night, presents a philosophical question for writers: Should authors share political views?
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Melissa Gouty
- Jul 15, 2023
- 3 min
Was There a German Resistance? Read the Novel, The Ragged Edge of Night
The Ragged Edge of Night gives insight into the German resistance to Hitler based on the true story of Olivia Hawker's grandfather-in-law.
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Melissa Gouty
- Jul 3, 2023
- 5 min
3 Things You'll Love in the Covenant of Water: Mysticism, Medicine, and The Magic of India
Abraham Verghese's novel, The Covenant of Water, enchants with mysticism, medicine, and the magic of India. Multi-generation and magnificent
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Melissa Gouty
- Jun 16, 2023
- 4 min
One Frightening Way to Ruin a Life: Make an Accusation of Witchcraft
Chris Bohjalian's The Hour of the Witch depicts the damage that false accusations can do. Historical fiction and legal thriller combined.
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Melissa Gouty
- Mar 25, 2023
- 3 min
A Different, Daring Way to Feel Blue: The Indigo Girl, a Novel
Natasha Boyd's historical fiction highlights the life of Eliza Lucas, a grower in colonial South Carolina called "The Indigo Girl."
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Melissa Gouty
- Mar 15, 2023
- 5 min
How Classic Themes Ignite in a Remarkable Novel: The Stars Are Fire
Anita Shreve's last novel, The Stars Are Fire, infuses classic feminist themes into a novel about what women do when pushed to the edge.
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Melissa Gouty
- Mar 10, 2023
- 5 min
Want to Experience Time Travel? Read the Novel, The Marriage Portrait
O'Farrell's novel The Marriage Portrait is like time-traveling to the Renaissance, cringing at the injustice of the life of Lucrezia Medici
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Melissa Gouty
- Feb 15, 2023
- 5 min
How to Punish Evil Men? The Searing Tale of the Lost Apothecary
Sarah Penner's debut novel, The Lost Apothecary, examines themes of motherhood and justice common in 18th century London and today.
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Melissa Gouty
- Jan 5, 2023
- 5 min
How Hard Would You Look for a Lost Manuscript? The Story Keeper
Lisa Wingate's novel, The Story Keeper, encompasses the world of publishing, the life of Appalachia, and the mysterious Melungeon people.
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Melissa Gouty
- Sep 18, 2022
- 5 min
Do You Want a Chilling Account of the Devastating Aftermath of the Civil War?
William Gear's, This Scorched Earth, is a chilling account of the Civil War and its devasting aftermath; an epic tale of the Hancock family.
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Melissa Gouty
- Sep 8, 2022
- 6 min
Did Camels Actually Roam the American West? Read Inland, a Haunting Story
Inland by Teá Obreht is a unique western novel highlighting the history of the American Camel Corps through the lives of two diverse people.
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Melissa Gouty
- Sep 8, 2022
- 5 min
Do You Know the Strange, Lovely Tale of Shakespeare's Wife
Everyone has heard of Shakespeare, but few know about his wife, his children, or his personal life. Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet imagines...
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