01 Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo Evaristo won the Booker Prize in 2019 for this novel, which I'm listening to as an audiobook...

I love an intersection of historical fiction and mystery, two genres I love. Some of the books listed here also have supernatural elements.

Many of her characters find themselves in despairingly difficult situations, but Kline offers glimmers of hope as well.

I'm fascinated by the optimistic explorer spirit--and I love reading about strong female characters in challenging terrain and situations.

01 Apeirogon: A Novel This is beautiful, powerful, illuminating, and heart-wrenching. The first part felt a little slow, but I'm so very...