Lisa Wingate's novel, The Story Keeper, encompasses the world of publishing, the life of Appalachia, and the mysterious Melungeon people.

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.

Inland by Teá Obreht is a unique western novel highlighting the history of the American Camel Corps through the lives of two diverse people.

Everyone has heard of Shakespeare, but few know about his wife, his children, or his personal life. Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet imagines...

The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn is a gem in the WWII treasure trove, based on the life of Lyudmila Pavlinchinko, Russian "girl" sniper.

In 80 years, 162,000 convicts were sent to Van Diemen's Land. The Exiles by Kristina Baker Kline tells of 3 convict women and 1 native girl.

Sue Monk Kidd's, The Book of Longings, is the perfect book for women writers as it portrays the passion and power of one person's words.

Kristin Hannah's novel, The Four Winds,depicts life in The Dust Bowl, but don't make it your only source. Try The Worst Hard Time by Egan.

Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain uses the Post Office Mural Project as the basis for a compelling story of art and compassion.