Woman No. 17

30 Books Like Woman No. 17

Woman No. 17: Edan Lepucki’s novel is a psychological thriller set in Los Angeles, focusing on the lives of two women—Lady Daniels, a newly separated mother of two, and S, …

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Country Girls

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 …

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Topics of Conversation

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 …

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A Visit from the Goon Squad

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 …

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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 …

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Such a Fun Age

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 …

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The Knockout Queen

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 …

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Americanah

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, …

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Trust Exercise

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 …

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Fates and Furies

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 …

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