The Underground Railroad

What if freedom was just a train ride away—if you dared to take it?

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead is a powerful, Pulitzer Prize-winning historical fiction novel that reimagines the real-life Underground Railroad as an actual network of secret tracks and trains beneath the ground, helping enslaved people escape to freedom. The story follows Cora, a young woman enslaved on a Georgia plantation, who makes a daring escape and embarks on a harrowing, unforgettable journey across state lines—and through the brutal, haunting realities of America’s past.

Each stop along the railroad reveals a different face of oppression and resistance, and Cora must navigate betrayal, danger, and loss as she seeks safety and autonomy in a world stacked against her. With lyrical prose and unflinching honesty, Whitehead brings to life the courage and resilience of those who fought for freedom.

This must-read historical novel is the best book for readers who appreciate literary fiction that’s both emotionally gripping and historically significant. The Underground Railroad is a profound exploration of slavery, survival, and the enduring hope for a better future.