The Nightingale
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This novel by Kristin Hannah is a powerful story about two French sisters' resilience and sacrifice during World War II, highlighting the often-overlooked bravery of women in wartime.
Code Name Hélène
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"Code Name Helene" tells the true story of Nancy Wake, a fearless Australian who became a key figure in the French Resistance during World War II, blending courage, espionage, and love across four gripping timelines. It's a vived, emotional tribute to an extraordinary woman's wartime heroism.
Precious Bane
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Lyrical, poignant and moving - "Precious Bane" tells the story of a woman living with a physical deformity in rural England, who finds strength, love and redemption despite prejudice and hardship.
Going Zero
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A fast-paced, twisty thriller where tech surveillance meets high-stakes cat and mouse. Going Zero is sharp, timely, and totally addictive—you won’t want to put it down!
All The Light We Cannot See
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Lyrical and heartbreaking, this WWII novel follows a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France. A beautifully crafted story about resilience, humanity, and the unseen connections that bind us.
The Boy With A Bird in His Chest
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For me this was a deeply moving story, highlighting ways in which family, love, vulnerability, grief, magic, and queerness intersect. Sometimes surreal, and sometimes a little too real.
Apeirogon
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An innovative and heartbreaking yet hopeful novel about two fathers, one Israeli, the other Palestinian, dealing with the violent deaths of their respective daughters. Blending fact and fiction, McCann does a beautiful job portraying shifting perspectives through a variety of symbols and themes.
All The Colors of the Dark
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A haunting, character-driven thriller full of heartbreak, hope, and suspense. Whitaker’s storytelling is masterful—dark, lyrical, and hard to put down.
Demon Copperhead
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Thoughtful, honest, and surprisingly uplifting—Being Mortal takes a hard look at how we deal with aging and the end of life, and why it matters. Gawande writes like a friend who’s been there, asking all the right questions about what really makes life worth living.
The Warm Hands of Ghosts
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A merging of history, fiction, and fantasy. Set in WWI this deep, dark novel grapples with trauma, mental illness, love, and loss. A nurse searches for her brother in the trenches of France. A mythical violinist offers peace, for a price.
The Bear and the Nightingale
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A lush, magical tale rooted in Russian folklore. The Bear and the Nightingale is perfect for fans of fairy tales, strong heroines, and wintery enchantment. A story that feels like it’s been told for centuries—beautiful, brave, and utterly spellbinding.
