The Homestead

📚 Homestead by Melinda Moustakis

In 1956, Marie travels from Texas to Alaska, where she meets Lawrence, a quiet veteran with plans to build a homestead. They marry after a brief courtship and set out to make a life together on a stretch of wild land. They have a home to build, land to clear, and a great deal to learn about each other.

Set in the years before Alaska becomes a state, Homestead is an intimate historical novel about marriage, solitude, and the daily work of putting down roots. It’s a lovely pick for readers who enjoy quiet, character-driven stories with a strong sense of place.