Buckeye by Patrick Ryan

Format & Condition: Hardback, Excellent
Genre: Historical Fiction; Literary Fiction

In a small Ohio town, the lives of two families become intertwined through love, war, and secrets that ripple across generations. Spanning World War II through the late twentieth century, this sweeping novel explores how private decisions shape marriages, children, and the futures people imagine for themselves.

A New York Times bestseller and Read With Jenna selection, Buckeye earned enthusiastic praise from Ann Patchett for its expansive storytelling. I recommend it for readers who love immersive family sagas, complicated relationships, and characters whose struggles with loyalty, forgiveness, and belonging feel deeply human.