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Geraldine Brooks

What genres does Geraldine Brooks write?

She writes literary and historical fiction as well as non-fiction rooted in journalism and cultural reporting. Her bibliography includes novels and reportage-style books.

Which book is a good place to start with her work?

Good entry points are March (Pulitzer Prize winner), Year of Wonders (an international bestseller and novel of the plague), or People of the Book and Caleb's Crossing (both New York Times bestsellers).

Are her novels part of a series or connected to each other?

No. Her novels are generally standalone works. Each book explores different historical settings and characters rather than continuing a single storyline.

What major awards and recognition has she received?

She won the 2006 Pulitzer Prize in fiction for March and was appointed an Officer in the Order of Australia in 2016. More recently, Memorial Days won the ABIA 2026 Biography Book of the Year and was shortlisted for the 2026 Stella Prize.

Do her books involve historical research?

Yes. Many of her novels are historical and are informed by extensive research and her background as a foreign correspondent; her non-fiction also draws on journalistic investigation.