A genre-bending debut that blends science fiction, romance, and historical fiction as a civil servant becomes the "bridge" for a time-traveling Victorian explorer brought to the present day. Bradley's inventive novel explores themes of displacement, cultural collision, and what it means to belong across time. As past and present collide, questions of identity, love, and the ethics of time travel create a story that's both intellectually engaging and emotionally resonant.

Why We Picked It: Because Bradley has created something truly original—a time travel story that's more interested in human connection than paradoxes. Her exploration of what happens when people from different eras try to understand each other offers fresh perspectives on both history and contemporary life.

Details: • Author: Kaliane Bradley • Publisher: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: April 1, 2025 • ISBN: 166804515X