#1 New York Times Bestselling Author
ON SALE NOW
ON SALE IN PAPERBACK
The Great Alone
Alaska, 1974. Untamed. Unpredictable. And for a family in crisis, the ultimate test of the human spirit.
An Instant #1 New York Times Print and Print/eBook Bestseller
New York Times Audiobook Bestseller
ORDER THE BOOK
PRAISE
“A tour de force. There are many great things about this book…It will thrill her fans with its combination of Greek tragedy, Romeo and Juliet-like coming of age story and domestic potboiler. She recreates in magical detail the lives of Alaska’s homesteaders… and is just as specific and authentic in her depiction of the spiritual wounds of post-Vietnam America.”
–KIRKUS (STARRED REVIEW)
“Reliably alluring…The Great Alone is packed with rapturous descriptions of Alaskan scenery… Hannah remembers and summons an undeveloped wilderness, describing a gloriously pristine region in the days before cruise ships discovered it.”
–THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Set in the early 70s, this coming of age story has parallels in the current day and becomes a cautionary tale for our times.”
–THE TORONTO STAR
“Featuring a rich cast of characters and elevated by the riveting portrayal of homesteading in Alaska in the 1970s, this is a compassionate story of a family.”
–People, “Book of the Week”
“Hannah is dominating national bestseller lists once again, with a post-Vietnam family saga that takes place against the harsh but gorgeous Alaskan landscape.”
–Entertainment Weekly, “New and Notable”
“Hannah vividly evokes the natural beauty and danger of Alaska and paints a compelling portrait of a family in crisis and a community on the brink of change.”
–Booklist
“Vivid…Hannah skillfully situates the emotional family saga in the events and culture of the late 70s…tautly drawn characters contribute not only to Leni’s improbable survival but to her salvation amid her family’s tragedy.”
–Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed)
“In this latest from Hannah, the landscape is hard and bleak but our young heroine learns to accept it and discover her true self…fans will appreciate the astuteness of the story and the unbreakable connection between mother and child.”
–LIBRARY JOURNAL
“This epic atmospheric novel examines humans’ will to endure the unthinkable.”
–Real Simple
EXPLORE THE GREAT ALONE
Interview About The Great Alone
THE NIGHTINGALE
Best of the Year 2015
Goodreads Best Historical Novel of 2015
People’s Choice Favorite Fiction Winner
Amazon Best Book of the Year
Buzzfeed Best of the Year
iTunes Best of the Year
Library Journal Best of the Year
Paste Best of the Year
The Wall Street Journal Best of the Year
The Week Best of the Year
NOW IN PAPERBACK
Order Today
LATEST NEWS
Join the Conversation
Kristin Hannah
Thank you to Pierce Country Reads for making me feel like a Queen for the day. What’s better than meeting other readers and talking about our shared love of books? Great day!!!
12 hours ago
Thank you for coming. We enjoyed hearing your insights about writing.
Thank you for spending your afternoon with us! Really enjoyed listening to you talk yesterday!
Well earned..
Love your books!
Emily N Angel Molina
Wow, that's quite a crowd! But who couldn't love you? 😊
Thank you for spending time with us on a Saturday. Enjoyed hearing about your insight to your books. You are a great writer and I love all your books I’ve read. Looking forward to your next novel. Hope to be able to come to another talk with you someday. 💜📚
I read The Great Alone in two days getting ready & then I wasn't able to make it. So bummed! Would love to hear you speak some time. Hope there will be another one soon.
I think we were the first day of the tour
That was awesome
🙌🙌🙌🙌what a great day, I wish I could have gone. Kristin thank you for all the great books you have written 😀
Wow so many more people then we had at in sykesville Maryland # it felt like we had a special gathering between friends more then a famous (at least to us) person.
Thank you Kristin Hannah for sharing your afternoon with us & an insight into what goes into your books. I’m a long time fan of yours & love you even more after hearing you yesterday! ❤️📚
Great crowd..!!
They’re all waiting for another book!Myself included!
Still a winter wonderland in Seattle. Hunkered down. Who has a great book recommendation for me???
5 days ago
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. Excellent read.
Where the Crawdads sing by Delila Owen...
Anything by Kristin Hannah is a must read. I am sure you get this all the time but your books make me feel like I am living in the story and when it ends I am so sad. I even think of the what happens to the characters after the book is finished. Such a talent and awesome author
The Nightingale! Wait, you wrote it. The Great Alone. Ohhh, you wrote that one too!
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult.
Where the Crawdads Sing
Before we were yours by Lisa Wingate
Tattooist of Auschwitz
Snowing here in Wisconsin, too. I read this amazing book a couple of weeks ago. It was called The Great Alone. Ha!
Educated, by Tara Westover. Astounding memoir.
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.
Shanghai Girls The Orphans Tale The Lilac Girls
Have you read A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner? Great book!
Have to read Where the Crawdads Sing, sooooo good
You and Lisa Scottoline are my fave authors
Lilac girls! I couldn’t put it down.
Outlander; it is right up there with the Nightingale!😇
Currently reading, “Where Did You Go Bernadette? “ by Maria Semple. Funny.
Tell the Wolves I'm Home!!! Its so good
It’s been a historical snow storm for sure! Day #4 of no school for us. It sure is beautiful!!
Just finished Next Year in Havana yesterday. Currently reading Rich People Problems. Snow days for me as a teacher means more reading time.
The girl who wrote in silk!
I'm addicted to Jack Reacher...
Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan. Why aren't you in Hawaii? Altho I guess their weather isn't great either.
Dear Comrade - I get to call you that now because I have a book coming out - and NO I'm not suggesting mine (cuz it's not out yet). But - The Winter Sister is. And it's perfect for this pristine whiteness we've been graced (?) with.
