It would take you a very long time to get through Kristin Hannah's entire repertoire of novels. In doing so, though, you'd find yourself transported to different worlds, and historical eras, and you'd be thrust into the lives of normal people going through extraordinary circumstances. No matter which Hannah book you pick up, you're likely to be enthralled, but if you want to start with one solid recommendation, we suggest "The Nightingale."

"The Nightingale" takes place in France in 1939 and follows two young women as they live through the Nazi invasion of France, per Goodreads. While there have been countless books based in the time of World War II, "The Nightingale" takes a different approach. The story follows the lives of the women who had to learn to survive on their own and do whatever it takes to protect themselves, their children, and their hearts. According to Business Insider, "The Nightingale" has over 600,000 five-star ratings and is considered Hannah's most popular book. Per IMDB, a movie adaptation is reportedly planned for early 2023. The book is hard to set down and may leave you feeling empty once it's finished. 

Lucky for you, though, there are even more great Hannah novels to dive into once you're done with "The Nightingale."