A Hoosier Chronicle

"A Hoosier Chronicle" by Meredith Nicholson is a story that begins in a cozy college town in Indiana, where we meet Sylvia Garrison, a bright young woman living a quiet life with her grandfather, Professor Kelton. The book gives us a peek into Sylvia's world, where education and the life of the mind are highly valued, while also showing her growing curiosity about the world outside her academic bubble. As Sylvia goes about her daily life, the story hints that big changes are coming, especially after an unexpected visit from a young man raises questions about her family and what the future holds for her. The novel is like a snapshot of a time when social class and doing what's expected of you were important, but it also follows Sylvia's path as she starts to think for herself and want more from life as she moves from childhood into adulthood.