3 hand-picked historical fiction, coming-of-age, and found-family books curated by NextBookAfter.
If the redemptive power of stories and words in 'The Book Thief' moved you, this novel offers a fresh historical lens on language as a tool for resilience and rebellion, following a young woman's quiet fight to preserve forgotten voices amid societal upheaval.
For fans of Huck Finn's river escapades and sharp social commentary, Washington Black offers a thrilling aerial adventure across continents, delving into themes of freedom, identity, and the absurdities of racial hierarchies with a fresh, inventive twist.
For fans of The Lincoln Highway's nostalgic road-trip adventures and themes of fate in mid-20th-century America, this novel delivers a quirky, character-driven journey across Depression-era landscapes, blending youthful ambition with unexpected companionship and the pursuit of new beginnings.