Sold on a Monday: A True Story of Heartbreak and Resilience by Kristina McMorris

Kristina McMorris's Sold on a Monday is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling historical novel set against the hardscrabble backdrop of the Great Depression, drawing its central premise from an actual newspaper photograph that stunned the nation. Built around dual protagonists — reporter Ellis Reed and secretary Lily Miller — and a devastating decision involving two children, the novel weaves together themes of love, redemption, sacrifice, and the moral courage required to right an unimaginable wrong. Published by Sourcebooks Landmark in 2018, it stands as one of McMorris's most acclaimed works and has found a strong readership among fans of character-driven historical fiction.

Reviewed Apr 4, 2026