Browsing: Sagas

Africa

Someone Knows My Name

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“Stunning, wrenching, and inspiring” (Publishers Weekly starred review): As the Revolutionary War grips the nation, Aminata escapes slavery — and begins an incredible journey that will take her back to Africa. With nearly 36,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

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Summer Island

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A New York Times bestseller from the author of The Nightingale: At an idyllic island house, Nora and her estranged daughter struggle to overcome the past. “A warm and touching story” (Library Journal).

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The Art of Mending

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A “moving” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly): When quilter Laura arrives at her annual family reunion, she’s reunited with her siblings — and must grapple with shocking revelations… With nearly 2,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

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Drowning Ruth

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A “mesmerizing” (Anita Shreve) New York Times bestseller and Oprah Book Club Selection: After Ruth’s mother drowns, the young girl grows up under the care of her aunt, a World War I nurse. But what really happened the night of the drowning? A “gripping psychological thriller” (Francine Prose).

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The Brothers K

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This New York Times Notable Book follows the Chance family as they encounter the hardships and triumphs of 20th-century American life. An “ambitious” novel that “succeeds on almost every level and every page” (USA Today).

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Blackbird House

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A New York Times bestseller: Over the course of two centuries, the inhabitants of a Cape Cod home grapple with family, love, and loss. “Hoffman’s lyrical prose weaves an undeniable spell” (Publishers Weekly).

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Still Life with Bread Crumbs

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From a Pulitzer Prize–winning author comes a New York Times bestseller that “offers the literary equivalent of comfort food” (NPR): At age 60, once-successful photographer Rebecca leaves the city behind for a cabin in upstate New York — where she finds a surprising second chance. “A pleasure” (USA Today).