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Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

This novel tells the story of Lily, a 14-year-old girl growing up in the American South during the 1960s. After her mother's death, Lily's life is filled with hardship and isolation until she escapes with her nanny Rosaleen to a beekeeping farm, where she learns about love, friendship, and the power of sisterhood. Like 'Land of the Far Horizon', this book explores themes of female strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

Set in the Belgian Congo during the 1960s, this novel follows the story of the Price family, a Baptist missionary family from Georgia. The novel is narrated by the family's four daughters, who each have their own unique perspectives on the country and its people. Like 'Land of the Far Horizon', this book explores themes of cultural clashes, colonialism, and the impact of Western beliefs on non-Western societies.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Lacuna

Spanning from the 1920s to the 1950s, this novel tells the story of Harrison Shepherd, a Mexican-American man who becomes caught up in the political turmoil of his time. The novel explores themes of identity, art, and politics, and like 'Land of the Far Horizon', it delves into the complexities of cultural clashes and the impact of Western beliefs on non-Western societies.

Elizabeth Gilbert

The Signature of All Things

This novel tells the story of Alma Whittaker, a 19th-century botanist who becomes obsessed with the study of mosses. The novel explores themes of science, spirituality, and the search for meaning, and like 'Land of the Far Horizon', it delves into the complexities of female identity and the power of nature.

Kathleen Kent

The Heretic's Daughter

Set in Salem, Massachusetts during the infamous witch trials, this novel tells the story of Sarah Carrier, a young girl who is accused of being a witch. The novel explores themes of fear, persecution, and the power of family, and like 'Land of the Far Horizon', it delves into the complexities of female identity and the power of nature.

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 explores themes of female empowerment, sisterhood, and the power of storytelling, and like 'Land of the Far Horizon', it delves into the complexities of female identity and the power of nature.

Kathryn Stockett

The Help

Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, this novel tells the story of Aibileen, a black maid who works for a white family. The novel explores themes of race, class, and the power of friendship, and like 'Land of the Far Horizon', it delves into the complexities of cultural clashes and the impact of Western beliefs on non-Western societies.

Kathleen Grissom

The Kitchen House

Set in Virginia during the 18th century, this novel tells the story of Lavinia, an Irish orphan who is sent to work in a plantation. The novel explores themes of slavery, race, and the power of family, and like 'Land of the Far Horizon', it delves into the complexities of cultural clashes and the impact of Western beliefs on non-Western societies.

Sue Monk Kidd

The Invention of Wings

Set in Charleston, South Carolina during the 19th century, this novel tells the story of Sarah Grimké, a young girl who is given a slave as a birthday present. The novel explores themes of slavery, race, and the power of female friendship, and like 'Land of the Far Horizon', it delves into the complexities of cultural clashes and the impact of Western beliefs on non-Western societies.

Jojo Moyes

The Giver of Stars

Set in Depression-era Kentucky, this novel tells the story of Alice, a young woman who joins a traveling library to bring books to the remote Appalachian community. The novel explores themes of friendship, community, and the power of literature, and like 'Land of the Far Horizon', it delves into the complexities of female identity and the power of nature.

Kim Michele Richardson

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

Set in Depression-era Kentucky, this novel tells the story of Cussy Mary, a packhorse librarian who delivers books to the remote Appalachian community. The novel explores themes of literacy, prejudice, and the power of literature, and like 'Land of the Far Horizon', it delves into the complexities of female identity and the power of nature.