Books like Ports of call by Amin Maalouf

A young orphan girl from Canada makes her way to a Prince Edward Island farm and becomes a cherished member of a family there, all while proving she has a talent for making friends and learning languages.

Anne Shirley: A Teacher's Inspiration in Prince Edward Island, Canada

A young woman rebels against her mother and aunt, discovering a magical place where she can be who she truly wants to be.

Anne Shirley embarks on a new adventure as she leaves her old life in Prince Edward Island for college in Kingsport, Nova Scotia.

Anne of Green Gables

A collection of beloved stories about Anne Shirley, a young orphan girl who finds her place in the small town of Avonlea, Canada, and the love she experiences there. Adventure, family life, and the passage of time are woven into her life, creating a uniquely charming and relatable story for children and young adults alike.

A Chilean woman embarks on a quest to find her lover in 1840s California's goldfields, facing numerous challenges and adventures along the way.

Carol Shields chronicles the life of Larry Weller, a 1950-born ordinary man, through pivotal moments from the late 1970s to the late 1990s, reflecting broader changes in male identity and society.

A historical lightkeeper of Key West, Florida, witnesses the trials of fugitive slaves, grappling with duty and humanity in a sweeping tale of courage and hope.

Accused of mocking the inviolate codes of Islam, the Persian poet and sage Omar Khayyam fortuitously finds sympathy with the very man who is to judge his alleged crimes. Recognising genuis, the judge decides to spare him and gives him instead a small, blank book, encouraging him to confine his thoughts to it alone. Thus begins the seamless blend of fact and fiction that is Samarkand. Vividly re-creating the history of the manuscript of the Rubaiyaat of Omar Khayyam, Amin Maalouf spans continents and centuries with breathtaking vision: the dusky exoticism of 11th-century Persia, with its poetesses and assassins; the same country's struggles nine hundred years later, seen through the eyes of an American academic obsessed with finding the original manuscript; and the fated maiden voyage of the Titanic, whose tragedy led to the Rubaiyaat's final resting place - all are brought to life with keen assurance by this gifted and award-winning writer.

In the interstellar seas of Jack Vance’s universe, con‑artist Myron Tany sails from planet to planet, exploiting mysteries and hearts alike while navigating the perils of a restless space‑faring world.