The Bookshop Recommends: Death Comes for the Archbishop

Willa Cather’s novel follows the quiet, profound journey of a French Catholic bishop and his friend as they build a mission in the rugged landscape of 19th-century New Mexico. Through lyrical prose and vivid descriptions, Cather explores themes of faith, cultural encounter, and the passage of time. The novel is meditative and dignified, capturing the spiritual and physical vastness of the American Southwest.