Horse braids together the story of a legendary nineteenth-century racehorse, the Black horse known as Lexington, with the lives of people connected to him across generations: an enslaved groom, a scientist, and a contemporary art historian. Brooks explores themes of race, legacy, and the ways history is preserved or erased, all through evocative prose and deep empathy for her characters.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because this novel takes a piece of forgotten American history and brings it to life in a way that feels urgent and moving. It’s the kind of story that makes you care about people and animals you’ve never met and leaves you thinking about the ways the past still shapes the present. Horse is especially recommended for readers who love historical fiction that feels both epic and intimate.

DETAILS
• Author: Geraldine Brooks
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Publication Date: January 16, 2024
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780399562976
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