Buckeye: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel
📚 Why We Recommend ItPatrick Ryan’s Buckeye is a sweeping yet intimate novel that traces the intertwined lives of two families in the small town of Bonhomie, Ohio, from the end of World War II through the Vietnam War era. The story begins with a fleeting kiss between Cal Jenkins and Margaret Salt on VE Day in 1945, setting off a chain of events that will affect their families for decades. Ryan masterfully explores themes of love, loss, identity, and the enduring impact of secrets, all set against the backdrop of mid-20th-century America. The novel has been lauded for its rich character development and emotional depth, drawing comparisons to the works of John Irving and Ann Patchett. Jenna Bush Hager selected Buckeye as the September pick for her "Read With Jenna" book club, describing it as her "favorite book" of the last five years and a "once-in-a-decade novel." She praised the book for its emotional resonance and compelling characters, noting that it left her in tears and compelled her to read it twice. For readers who appreciate richly layered family sagas and historical fiction that delves into the complexities of human relationships, Buckeye offers a poignant and unforgettable reading experience.
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