The Book of Longings

by Sue Monk Kidd

First published 2020

In ancient Nazareth, a young woman named Ana burns with forbidden longings. When she meets a charismatic carpenter named Jesus, their budding romance risks everything - family, faith, and the future. As Ana navigates the rigid expectations of her world, she must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice for a chance at true love.

Genres: romance, historical-fiction, 21st-century

Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: forbidden-romance, star-crossed-lovers

Setting: Nazareth

Period: Ancient

448 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books

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