Readers who enjoy novels with historic contexts, memorable characters, and new perspectives may also enjoy these picks. This list was created by Jeffco Library staff. Copy and paste this web address to request a list of your own: https://jeffcolibrary.org/just-for-you.
The story of Dinah, a tragic character in the Old Testament whose one great love is killed by her brother, follows her as she grows from a small child until her death, exploring the sexual and religious practices of the times as well as the lives of…
The first title in a historical, sweeping epic series is a sprawling retelling of Arthurian legend through the eyes of women central to his story: his sister, his aunt, and his wife. A refreshing, deep and beautiful reframing of King Arthur’s…
Dolores is an innocent widow under suspicion for the recent death of her aged employer, a cantankerous woman of means. Free from any elements of horror or the supernatural, this is a uniquely special story about a woman who is warm, strong, pained,…
A standalone novel about first love, what it means to find home, and the magic that can be found in our everyday lives. Set in a small river town in Louisiana, readers follow Calla Lily through her childhood, first love and heartbreak, and then her…
This first book in the All Souls trilogy centers around Diana Bishop, a descendant of witches rejects her heritage but discovers a magical manuscript in an ancient library and unleashes a fantastical underworld of daemons, witches, and vampires…
