This is the poignant and heartwarming tale of a preacher’s family embarking on a mission in the Belgian Congo in 1959. Spanning thirty years of history, it unfolds as an epic tragedy, a profound exploration of culture, and a testament to resilience. 

Its skillful prose, compelling characters, and incredible imagery weaves together this collection of short stories. Although it is set in the South Pacific during WWII, it is not a classic war novel because it explores much more – the tediousness of war, the clash of cultures, and the pain found in beauty.   

This memoir can make even the most water-adverse find an appreciation for surfing and the surfer’s life. At its heart, this book is a beautifully written classic adventure story that will inspire you with its colorful characters, beautiful scenery, and enthusiastic obsession.

This book is an incredible piece of historical fiction based on a violent, challenging biblical story. It’s an intense novel that focuses on a character that is normally given no voice but in this novel can provide rich context for her life and the era in which she lives it.

This is an unconventional love story, full of both pain and hope, with characters you can’t forget. The book is full of both suspense and passion and is driven by the two complex women who sit at its core.

Both a stirring love story and a haunting tale of tragedy, this book is as difficult to forget as it is to put down. It forces you to consider some large questions, but at its heart is also a compelling relationship drama.

This slow burn is fast enough to keep you engaged, but slow enough that it won’t keep you up all night. The book is equal parts thriller and relationship exploration, driven by both a unique narrator and a compelling protagonist.  

This is stomach churning, fear inducing horror at its best. The main character, Paul, a novelist, sees his plans go awry when a car accident results in him being trapped with his biggest fan. The fan is a disturbed nurse who has a very different vision of Paul’s most beloved character. It’s a classic Stephen King page-turner.  

In this fast-paced, easy read, Wilde, the unique, charming protagonist, is a puzzle to everyone, including himself. He partners up with one of Harlan Coben’s most beloved characters, Hester Crimstein, to find a missing girl and, in the process, learns more about himself.