Crossing the Dateline by Carrie Hannah

A captivating time travel romance set in Brooklyn, Crossing the Dateline by Carrie Hannah offers readers a startling mystery surrounding an evocative painting. Justine finds a portal in her home which takes her back in time to 1905 where she sees an illustration that looks strikingly like her mother and begins to fall in love with the portrait’s dashing artist. With the help of Maggie, the housekeeper, Justine gathers clues to determine the origin of the likeness and solve her connection to the past. A clever mix of historical fiction, contemporary fiction, and fantasy, the short chapters of this novel make it easy to read quickly and stay engaged with this fascinating narrative. Hannah deftly mixes fantastical elements with a grounded story about human connection, for a powerful novel about family, reincarnation, and the origin of personal strength.