> At a Glance
> – Skylark named Good Morning America January book club selection
> – Dual-timeline novel set in Paris spans 1664 and 1939
> – Narrators Michiel Huisman and Alexa Davalos voice audiobook
> – Why it matters: Readers gain two eras of Parisian history in one sweeping story
Paula McLain’s latest historical fiction, Skylark, just captured Good Morning America‘s January book-club spotlight, cementing her streak of drawing wide audiences.
Two Eras, One City
The novel braids two Parisian timelines: 1664, where Alouette Voland, a tapestry-dryer’s daughter, fights to free her jailed father and lands in an asylum, and 1939, as medical resident Kristof Larson risks his career to aid Jewish neighbors under Nazi threat.
McLain told News Of Los Angeles that writing the narratives side-by-side made history “feel not abstract at all, but quite intimate.”
> “The place itself becomes a bridge,” she said, noting how the “underground tunnels and forgotten histories mirror the glittering surface we all know.”
Audiobook Voices
Game of Thrones alum Michiel Huisman and Angel actress Alexa Davalos narrate the audio edition.
Huisman stated:
> “Bringing Kristof to life… was a special experience… I can’t wait for listeners to hear it!”
Davalos added:
> “Paula McLain has masterfully woven a stunning exploration of love and tenacity… It teaches us to not only dare to dream but dream to dare.”
Key Takeaways
- Skylark is available now in print, digital, and audio formats
- The dual timeline showcases 17th-century and World War II Paris
- McLain emphasizes self-definition as both protagonists “refuse to let others define [their] worth”
With GMA‘s selection, Skylark is poised to soar up bestseller lists this winter.
