Some books press a finger to your pulse and don’t let go. A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang is one of those books—an epic threaded with myth, a spy romance set against the drumbeat of war, and a story that asks what a woman’s beauty can mean in a world that insists on…
If you love historical fiction that feels both cinematic and intimate, here’s a story that will grab you by the heart and not let go. Good Night, Irene isn’t just another World War II novel—it’s a tribute to the overlooked women who served on the front lines with courage, grit, and warmth. Luis Alberto Urrea…
What happens to a community when the country they call home turns against them? If you’ve been searching for a young adult novel that grapples honestly with history while keeping you glued to the page, Traci Chee’s We Are Not Free deserves your attention. This National Book Award Finalist and Printz Honor Book follows fourteen…
If you’ve been craving a historical novel that makes your pulse race and your heart ache—in the best possible way—Kathleen Grissom’s Glory Over Everything delivers. Set in 1830, this companion to The Kitchen House plunges you into perilous escapes, moral crossroads, and the enduring question of what we owe to the people who save us….
If you’ve ever wondered why one of the deadliest maritime disasters in history rarely appears in textbooks, you’re not alone. Salt to the Sea pulls that omission into the light. Set in the brutal final winter of World War II, Ruta Sepetys’ bestselling novel follows four refugees racing toward a ship that promises salvation—the Wilhelm…
What happens when a bestselling novel about endurance, migration, and the American dream meets one of the most beloved narrators in audio? You get an audiobook that feels like sitting by a wind-blown window, listening to the Great Depression speak. If you’re curious whether The Four Winds on Audible is worth your time, your credits,…
