30 Books Like Country Girls
Country Girls: Edna O’Brien’s classic novel, first published in 1960, follows the lives of two young women, Caithleen and Baba, as they leave their rural Irish village for the excitement …
30 Books Like Topics of Conversation
Topics of Conversation: Miranda Popkey’s debut novel is a fragmented narrative that unfolds through a series of conversations over two decades, capturing the experiences of an unnamed female narrator. The …
30 Books Like A Visit from the Goon Squad
A Visit from the Goon Squad: Jennifer Egan’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a series of interconnected stories that span decades, following a diverse cast of characters whose lives are linked …
30 Books Like Very Nice
Very Nice: Marcy Dermansky’s darkly comedic novel follows the lives of several interconnected characters during a summer at a Connecticut estate. Rachel, a college student, falls for her creative writing …
30 Books Like Such a Fun Age
Such a Fun Age: Kiley Reid’s debut novel explores issues of race, privilege, and identity through the story of Emira Tucker, a young Black woman who is accused of kidnapping …
30 Books Like The Knockout Queen
The Knockout Queen: Rufi Thorpe’s novel is a poignant exploration of friendship, identity, and violence in a suburban Southern California neighborhood. The story follows the unlikely friendship between Bunny, a …
30 Books Like Americanah
Americanah: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel follows Ifemelu, a young Nigerian woman, as she navigates life in America and returns to Nigeria after years abroad. The novel explores themes of identity, …
30 Books Like Trust Exercise
Trust Exercise: Susan Choi’s novel, set in a 1980s performing arts high school, explores the complexities of adolescent relationships and the blurred lines between fiction and reality. The story begins …
30 Books Like Fates and Furies
Fates and Furies: Lauren Groff’s novel offers a dual perspective on a marriage, first through the eyes of Lotto, an aspiring playwright, and then through Mathilde, his enigmatic wife. The …
30 Books Like Marlena
Marlena: Julie Buntin’s debut novel is a haunting coming-of-age story about a teenage girl named Cat who forms an intense friendship with Marlena, a wild and troubled girl in a …