Set in a remote English village over a seven-day period, "Harvest" tells the story of a community on the brink of inevitable change. The village's way of life is threatened when three outsiders set up camp on the outskirts, and a fire at the manor house leads to suspicion and blame. As the villagers grapple with the intrusion and the resulting chaos, the imminent enclosure of the common land looms, signaling the end of the agrarian lifestyle they've always known.

The novel follows the life of Jayber Crow, a man who returns to his small hometown in Kentucky after being orphaned and spending time in a seminary. He becomes the town's barber, a position that allows him to observe and meditate on the town's inhabitants and their daily lives. Throughout the novel, Jayber grapples with love, faith, and the changing world around him, providing a thoughtful exploration of community, the natural world, and the search for spiritual truth.

Half Broke Horses is a novel based on the life of the author's grandmother, Lily Casey Smith, who grew up in the early 1900s on a ranch in Texas. The book follows Lily's journey from a young girl with a thirst for adventure to a strong-willed woman who becomes a teacher, a rancher, and a mother. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Lily remains determined and resilient, forging her own path in a world that often tries to limit her. The book is a tribute to the indomitable spirit of one remarkable woman and a celebration of the American West.

"Coming Rain" is a poignant and atmospheric novel set in the harsh Australian outback during the early 20th century. The story follows two vastly different characters, a young woman named Billy and an itinerant horse breaker named Tull, whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. As they navigate the unforgiving landscape, facing personal demons and confronting the brutal realities of their world, they find solace and connection in each other. With evocative prose and vivid descriptions, the book explores themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.