30 Books Like Americanah

Ottessa Moshfegh's novel about a young woman attempting to escape life's emptiness through a year-long drug-induced sleep, exploring themes of grief and alienation.

My Year of Rest and Relaxation and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but My Year of Rest and Relaxation lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. My Year of Rest and Relaxation is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Meg Wolitzer's novel tracing the lives of six friends from a summer camp for the arts into adulthood, examining ambition, envy, and the bonds of friendship.

The Interestings and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but The Interestings lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. The Interestings is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Edan Lepucki's psychological thriller about two women entangled in art, motherhood, and secrets in Los Angeles, blurring the lines between truth and deception.

Woman No. 17 and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, but Woman No. 17 lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Literary Fiction, Nigeria, Race. Woman No. 17 is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Edna O'Brien's novel following two Irish girls leaving their rural home for Dublin, exploring themes of friendship, sexuality, and the search for independence.

Country Girls and Americanah have similar features like Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Country Girls lacks the following features like Africa, Contemporary, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Country Girls is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Miranda Popkey's novel composed of dialogues between women over two decades, delving into desire, shame, and the complexities of female experience.

Topics of Conversation and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Feminism, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Topics of Conversation lacks the following features like Africa, Nigeria, Race. Topics of Conversation is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Jennifer Egan's Pulitzer-winning novel connecting diverse characters across time, exploring themes of music, time, and the transformative nature of life.

A Visit from the Goon Squad and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but A Visit from the Goon Squad lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. A Visit from the Goon Squad is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Marcy Dermansky's darkly comic novel about entangled relationships between a student, her professor, and her mother, satirizing wealth, privilege, and desire.

Very Nice and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Very Nice lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Very Nice is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Kiley Reid's novel addressing race and privilege through the story of a young Black babysitter accused of kidnapping while working for a well-intentioned white family.

Such a Fun Age and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Such a Fun Age lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Such a Fun Age is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Rufi Thorpe's novel about an unlikely friendship between two misfit teens, exploring violence, identity, and the search for acceptance in suburban California.

The Knockout Queen and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but The Knockout Queen lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. The Knockout Queen is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Susan Choi's novel set in a 1980s performing arts high school, exploring adolescent love and manipulation, and challenging perceptions of truth and memory.

Trust Exercise and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Trust Exercise lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Trust Exercise is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Lauren Groff's exploration of a marriage over two decades, revealing differing perspectives and hidden secrets, examining love, creativity, and ambition.

Fates and Furies and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Fates and Furies lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Fates and Furies is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Julie Buntin's novel about a teenage friendship marked by intensity and tragedy, reflecting on the lasting impact of formative relationships and loss.

Marlena and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Marlena lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Marlena is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Naoise Dolan's novel following a young Irish woman in Hong Kong navigating complex relationships and modern identity with sharp wit and emotional depth.

Exciting Times and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Exciting Times lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Exciting Times is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Jeffrey Eugenides' novel centered on a love triangle among recent college graduates, exploring intellectual pursuit, mental health, and the search for meaningful connection.

The Marriage Plot and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but The Marriage Plot lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. The Marriage Plot is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

A novel delving into the intricacies of love and place, examining how environments shape relationships and personal growth.

I Could Live Here Forever and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but I Could Live Here Forever lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. I Could Live Here Forever is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

A book exploring the significance of quality and authenticity in creation, whether in art, relationships, or personal endeavors.

Good Material and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Good Material lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Good Material is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

David Nicholls' story following two people on the same day each year over two decades, capturing the evolution of friendship, love, and missed opportunities.

One Day and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, but One Day lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Literary Fiction, Nigeria, Race. One Day is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Haruki Murakami's nostalgic tale of love and loss in 1960s Tokyo, following a college student's complex relationships and emotional maturation.

Norwegian Wood and Americanah have similar features like Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Norwegian Wood lacks the following features like Africa, Contemporary, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Norwegian Wood is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Sally Rooney's novel about the profound yet complicated relationship between two Irish teenagers as they navigate social dynamics, love, and personal growth into adulthood.

Normal People and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Normal People lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Normal People is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

A novel exploring the intimate and revealing conversations that occur in the quiet hours, delving into secrets, relationships, and self-discovery.

Talking at Night and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Talking at Night lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Talking at Night is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Megan Nolan's raw portrayal of a young woman's obsessive and destructive relationship, examining themes of desire, self-worth, and vulnerability.

Acts of Desperation and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Acts of Desperation lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Acts of Desperation is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

A story about a woman navigating traditionally male-dominated spaces, exploring gender roles, identity, and the search for authentic connections.

Guy’s Girl and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, but Guy’s Girl lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Literary Fiction, Nigeria, Race. Guy’s Girl is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Brit Bennett's novel about twin sisters who choose different racial identities, exploring themes of family, identity, and the lasting impact of choices across generations.

The Vanishing Half and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Race, but The Vanishing Half lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria. The Vanishing Half is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Anna Burns' stream-of-consciousness novel set in Northern Ireland, depicting a young woman's struggle with rumor and harassment amidst political unrest.

Milkman and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Milkman lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Milkman is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Brit Bennett's debut novel about a young woman coping with grief and a life-altering decision, exploring community, secrets, and the paths not taken.

The Mothers and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but The Mothers lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. The Mothers is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Lily King's novel about a struggling writer navigating love, grief, and creative ambition in her early thirties, capturing the uncertainty of artistic pursuit.

Writers and Lovers and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Writers and Lovers lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Writers and Lovers is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Coco Mellors' novel depicting a whirlwind marriage between a young British painter and an older American advertising executive, exploring love, art, and self-destruction.

Cleopatra and Frankenstein and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Cleopatra and Frankenstein lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Cleopatra and Frankenstein is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Elif Batuman's novel following a Turkish-American freshman at Harvard navigating language, culture, and first love, blending humor and introspection.

The Idiot and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but The Idiot lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. The Idiot is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

Maggie Shipstead's novel about a ballerina who helps a Soviet dancer defect, exploring the sacrifices and passions within the world of professional dance.

Astonish Me and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, Literary Fiction, but Astonish Me lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Nigeria, Race. Astonish Me is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.

A story exploring personal and professional growth through challenges and unexpected lessons, highlighting resilience and adaptability.

The Learning Curve and Americanah have similar features like Contemporary, Fiction, but The Learning Curve lacks the following features like Africa, Feminism, Literary Fiction, Nigeria, Race. The Learning Curve is Premium while Americanah is Unknown.