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Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 978-0593595053
Reader’s Age: Adults 18+
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Author: Patrick Ryan
Release Date: September 29, 2026
Genre: Fiction
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Buckeye by Patrick Ryan – A New York Times Bestselling Historical Fiction Novel
About the Book
Buckeye follows two Ohio families across four decades, from the final days of World War 2 through the changing decades that followed. It is a story about the secrets people keep, the choices that shape a lifetime, and how forgiveness can arrive when we least expect it.
About the Author
Patrick Ryan is a celebrated American author whose short story collections, including The Dream Life of Astronauts, have been named among the best books of the year by multiple major publications. Buckeye is his first full length novel written for adult readers, and it quickly became a national bestseller praised by critics and fellow authors alike.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is perfect for readers who love slow burning, character driven historical fiction in the style of Elizabeth Strout or Wallace Stegner. If you enjoy stories about ordinary families facing extraordinary circumstances, or you are looking for your next book club pick, Buckeye belongs on your shelf.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Buckeye based on a true story?
Buckeye is a work of fiction, though author Patrick Ryan has said it was partly inspired by a real secret his own grandmother kept for decades in a small Ohio town.
Is Buckeye a good book club pick?
Yes. Buckeye was selected as a Read with Jenna book club pick and a Barnes & Noble National Book Club selection, making it a popular choice for reading groups in 2026.
What genre is Buckeye by Patrick Ryan?
Buckeye is historical fiction and literary family drama, set in small town Ohio from World War 2 through the late twentieth century.
| Weight | 12.6 g |
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| Dimensions | 5.19 × 0.97 × 8 cm |
Readers will follow Cal Jenkins and Margaret Salt through a fateful choice made in the joy of VE Day, and watch how that single moment ripples through their families for generations. Along the way, you will meet Becky, a wife with an unusual spiritual gift, and Felix, a husband hiding a truth of his own. This is a story about war, grief, small town secrets, and the long road toward forgiveness that so many families quietly walk.
