The Hundred Story Home by Kathy Izard
Inspired by a true story, this novel follows a woman who discovers a calling to help people experiencing homelessness. It explores faith, purpose, and how ordinary individuals can create extraordinary change.
The Color of Water by James McBride
A memoir intertwining the author's life with that of his mother, a white Jewish woman who raised twelve Black children. It is a powerful exploration of identity, race, family, and resilience.
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger
Set in a small Minnesota town during the summer of 1961, a series of tragedies forces a young boy to confront loss, faith, and the complexities of adulthood. A moving coming-of-age mystery.
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Spanning centuries, this novel traces the legacy of a remarkable racehorse and the people connected to him. It blends history, art, science, and race relations into a richly layered narrative.
There, There by Tommy Orange
Following multiple Native American characters whose lives converge at a powwow in Oakland, the novel examines identity, displacement, and the enduring impact of history on contemporary Indigenous lives.
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
When a mysterious artist arrives in a small Southern town, he quietly transforms the lives of those around him. The novel celebrates beauty, friendship, creativity, and the sacredness hidden in everyday life.
The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis
Through a fantastical bus journey from a dreary gray town to the outskirts of heaven, Lewis explores free will, redemption, and the choices that separate people from God.
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Written as a letter from an aging Iowa pastor to his young son, the novel reflects on faith, grace, family history, and the beauty found in ordinary moments.
Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller
An elderly American widower living in Norway becomes entangled in a murder investigation while trying to protect a young boy. Both suspenseful and tender, it explores aging, loneliness, and courage.
