If you were captivated by Jojo's evolution and the way family trauma shapes his sense of self, you'll be drawn to Salvage the Bones. Esch's coming-of-age journey, set in the days before Hurricane Katrina, is both raw and poignant, as she discovers resilience and strength while navigating the complexities of family, loss, and love.

If the shifting viewpoints of Jojo, Leonie, and the ghosts in Sing, Unburied, Sing immersed you in layered family dynamics, you'll appreciate The Round House. Erdrich deftly explores a family and community in crisis, threading together various voices and experiences to paint a nuanced picture of trauma, justice, and healing.

If you valued the vivid portrayal of Black Southern life and the way Ward centers marginalized voices, The Underground Railroad will resonate deeply. Whitehead crafts unforgettable characters like Cora, whose journey toward freedom is both harrowing and uplifting, shining a light on histories too often silenced.

If you were moved by the haunted, layered inner worlds of Leonie and Jojo, you'll be mesmerized by Beloved. Morrison weaves a story where memory, trauma, and motherhood collide, drawing you into Sethe's psyche and the ghostly presence that embodies her past and pain.

If you were drawn to the stark, haunting atmosphere of Sing, Unburied, Sing—where love and violence intertwine on a journey toward uncertain hope—then The Road offers a similarly powerful experience. Follow a father and son through a devastated landscape as they cling to each other in a world stripped bare.