Books like To Water Her Garden by Samira Mahmoodi

Sisters Vianne and Isabelle are pulled into the turmoil of World War II, each forging a path of courage and resistance against the Nazi occupation of France.

Balram Halwai rises from servant to entrepreneur, revealing the brutal path of ambition and survival in modern India.

A former Japanese POW survivor in post-war Malaya journeys to the secluded Garden of Evening Mists to learn from a reclusive gardener, uncovering secrets of war and forgiveness amid the country's turbulent fight for independence.

In 1934 Texas, the drought and Great Depression strain Ella Barron’s boardinghouse, but the arrival of the steadfast David Rainwater threatens to change her life—and the fragile community she protects.

In 1938 colonial India, eight‑year‑old Chuyia is sent to a widow’s ashram where she confronts ritual exile and finds ways to challenge oppressive norms, igniting change among the widows.

"A guide to growing beautiful gardens in drought-prone areas utilizing minimal water for maximum results."--Publisher information. With climate change, water rationing, and drought on the rise, conserving water is more important than ever - but that doesn't mean your gardening options are limited to cacti and rocks. The Water-Saving Garden provides gardeners and homeowners with a diverse array of techniques and plentiful inspiration for creating outdoor spaces that are so beautiful and inviting, it's hard to believe they are water-thrifty. Including a directory of 100 plants appropriate for a variety of drought-prone regions of the country, this accessible and contemporary guide is full of must-know information on popular gardening topics like native and drought-tolerant plants, rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, permeable paving, and more.--Cover.