Woman of Light: A Novel
Description
Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo‑Anstine is a sweeping, intimate novel that follows Luz “Little Light” Lopez in 1930s Denver as she unearths the histories of an Indigenous Chicano family across five generations. Part love story, part survival saga, it’s a luminous portrait of memory, resilience, and the American West.
A national bestseller from the author of Sabrina & Corina, this paperback edition brings book‑club readers a propulsive story steeped in place and community.
Key Features
- Epic scope, intimate focus: Multigenerational family story centered on a singular heroine.
- Setting: 1930s Denver and the surrounding “Lost Territory,” rich with Western history and myth.
- Edition details: Paperback; 352 pages; One World (Random House Publishing Group); publication date April 18, 2023; ISBN‑13 9780525511335.
- Recognition: Longlisted for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize and the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction.
Why Choose This Book
- Immersive storytelling: Vivid scenes and layered characters that invite deep conversation.
- Cultural resonance: Illuminates Indigenous and Chicano histories of the American West.
- Book‑club ready: Themes of family, justice, love, and legacy—ripe for discussion without spoilers.
Who It’s For Click or tap to expand
- General readers of literary and historical fiction.
- Book clubs looking for a transportive, discussion‑rich pick.
- Readers drawn to multigenerational sagas and the modern American West.
Key Themes Click or tap to expand
- Family memory and legacy; storytelling as survival
- Belonging, love, and justice in a changing West
- Violence, resilience, and community care
For Educators Click or tap to expand
- Course fit: American/Western Lit, Ethnic/Chicanx & Indigenous Studies, Women’s & Gender Studies, History of the American West.
- Discussion prompts: How does Luz’s gift shape collective memory? Where do myth and archive meet in the novel?
- Resources: Publisher book‑club kit available; pairs well with local oral‑history projects.
Woman of Light: A Novel
Sale price$18.00 USD
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Woman of Light: A Novel
Sale price$18.00 USD