Discover books similar to "The Horse of Her Dreams"

Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

This novel tells the story of Lily, a 14-year-old girl in South Carolina in 1964, who runs away with her nanny and best friend Rosaleen after Rosaleen is arrested for insulting a racist police officer. They find refuge with the Boatwright sisters, three African-American beekeeping sisters, and Lily discovers the secret of her late mother's past. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Horse of Her Dreams' as it also features a young girl's journey towards self-discovery and self-acceptance, with a strong focus on female relationships and empowerment.

Kathryn Stockett

The Help

This bestselling novel is set in Mississippi during the early 1960s and tells the story of Aibileen, a black maid who decides to write a tell-all book about her experiences working for white families. She is joined in her efforts by Minny, another black maid, and Skeeter, a young white woman who aspires to be a writer. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Horse of Her Dreams' as it explores themes of race, class, and gender, and features strong female characters who challenge societal norms and expectations.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Lacuna

This historical novel tells the story of Harrison Shepherd, a half-Mexican, half-American man who grows up in Mexico during the 1930s and later becomes involved with the famous muralist Diego Rivera and his wife Frida Kahlo. The novel explores themes of identity, art, and politics, and features richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of Mexico. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Horse of Her Dreams' as it also features a young person's journey towards self-discovery and self-acceptance, with a strong focus on the power of art and creativity.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

This novel tells the story of the Price family, a conservative Baptist family from Georgia who move to the Belgian Congo in 1959 to spread the word of God. The novel is narrated by the four Price daughters, each of whom has a unique perspective on their experiences in Africa. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Horse of Her Dreams' as it explores themes of family, identity, and cultural clashes, and features strong female characters who challenge societal norms and expectations.

Anita Diamant

The Red Tent

This novel tells the story of Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, and the sister of Joseph. The novel is set in biblical times and is narrated by Dinah and the women who surround her, including her mothers and her female friends and servants. The novel explores themes of female empowerment, sisterhood, and the power of storytelling. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Horse of Her Dreams' as it features strong female characters and a richly drawn historical setting.

Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

This novel tells the story of Penelope Keeling, a middle-aged woman who reflects on her life and relationships as she deals with the aftermath of her husband's death. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the power of art, and features richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of the English countryside. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Horse of Her Dreams' as it features a strong female protagonist and explores themes of self-discovery and self-acceptance.

Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

This novel is a retelling of the legend of Achilles, the Greek hero of the Trojan War. The novel is narrated by Patroclus, Achilles' best friend and lover, and explores themes of love, loyalty, and heroism. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Horse of Her Dreams' as it features a strong female character (Thetis, Achilles' mother) and explores themes of family, identity, and the power of love.

Audrey Niffenegger

The Time Traveler's Wife

This novel tells the story of Henry, a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to involuntarily time travel, and Clare, the woman he loves who must deal with the challenges and uncertainties of his condition. The novel explores themes of love, fate, and the power of memory. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Horse of Her Dreams' as it features a strong female character and explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the power of love.

Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad

This novel tells the story of Cora, a young slave who escapes from a Georgia plantation and embarks on a dangerous journey towards freedom, with the help of the Underground Railroad, a network of secret tunnels and safe houses. The novel explores themes of race, slavery, and the human capacity for both cruelty and kindness. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Horse of Her Dreams' as it features a strong female protagonist and explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the power of hope and resilience.

Brit Bennett

The Vanishing Half

This novel tells the story of the Vignes sisters, twin sisters who grow up in a small, southern black community and later run away and lead very different lives. One sister passes as white and marries a white man, while the other sister returns to their hometown and raises her daughter as a single mother. The novel explores themes of race, identity, and the power of family secrets. This book is a great choice for readers of 'The Horse of Her Dreams' as it features strong female characters and explores themes of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and the complexities of family relationships.