Here are a few titles we think RPCVs will like and carry you toward Spring!
February: The Snow Child (2012) by Eowyn Ivey
This is good one for Chicago’s winter. The author comes from Alaska and this first of her novels was a Pulitzer finalist. The mythical story (Snegurochka, a character from Russian lore is an inspiration) is about 1920’s homesteaders and captures the spirit of Alaska. (390 pages, 4/5 rating)
1,084 volunteers from Alaska have served since 1961
March: Beneath a Scarlet Sky (2017) by Mark T. Sullivan*
This book is based on a true story about Pino Lella a young Italian man who joins an underground railroad in the Dolomites helping Jews escape persecution in WWII.
*Mark T. Sullivan, RPCV Niger 1980-82. This is Mark’s 14th published book. (500 pages, 4.4/5 rating)
April: Homegoing (2016) by Yaa Gyaasi
The story of two half-sisters and their generational legacies from 18th century to modern day Ghana/US. An epic novel tracing the blood ties between our countries.
Ghana was the first Peace Corps country, and more than 5,000 volunteers have served there since August 30, 1961. (300 pages, 4.5/5 rating)
Happy reading!