“Many said that now there was no hope of salvation, for a man might do anything and be in the wrong. There was no way to tell. It was better to stay on the steading and mind the cows and be content with such days as are left to one and cease to wonder about life everlasting.”
This historical fiction book delves into the daily struggles and cultural nuances of the Norse people who settled in Greenland during the medieval period. more
Jane Smiley is an accomplished American novelist known for her profound character development and rich imagination. Her works span a variety of literary genres, including historical fiction, contemporary life, and children's literature. Her novels, such as 'A Thousand Acres' and 'Bluebird', have received widespread acclaim. more
“Do not run away; let go. Do not seek; for it will come when least expected.”
“Burn me. Drown me. Tell me lies. I will still be who I am.”
“Reality is always greater - much greater - than what we know, than whatever we can say about it.”