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Books similar to ‘Wish You Were Here’ by Jodi Picoult
Powerful tales of love, redemption, and resilience in the face of crisis.
Published on July 13, 2023
In Five Years: A Novel
Rebecca SerleIf you could see into your future, would you change how you lived today? This is the dilemma Dannie is faced with after she falls asleep and catches a glimpse five years into her future. Haunted by what she sees, that one night is the catalyst for an emotional journey of growth and exploration.
Maybe in Another Life
Taylor Jenkins ReidAfter running into her high school ex during a night out with her best friend, Hannah has two options: Go home with Gabby, or have another drink with Ethan. “Maybe in Another Life” unfolds in parallel storylines, showing how a simple decision can have life-altering consequences. Like Picoult, Reid (“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”) explores the idea of destiny versus choice in this two-for-one, second-chance romance.
The People We Keep
Allison LarkinApril Sawicki flees her dead-end town and neglectful parents in search of a new life and family, but she soon realizes having a place to call home requires courage and trust. April’s vulnerability as a character and the authentic personalities she meets along the way draw you into this emotional story of overcoming your past.
The Versions of Us
Laura BarnettThose on the hunt for stories like “Wish You Were Here” that explore the what-ifs of life will enjoy “The Versions of Us.” Three distinct yet deeply intertwined stories come together to open up a world of possibilities for Eva and Jim — two people who meet and fall in love, two people who go their separate ways, or two people who grow apart. Barnett reminds readers that even the most seemingly insignificant of choices can affect your life for years to come.
Oona Out of Order: A Novel
Margarita MontimoreWhen midnight strikes on December 31, 1982, Oona Lockhart faints and wakes up 32 years in the future. Even stranger, it happens again, and Oona begins to leap to an unknown year in her life every midnight on New Year’s Eve, forcing her to live her life out of order. As Oona jumps from decade to decade, she realizes she has an invaluable opportunity to reflect on her life and discover what’s worth fighting for.
Burntcoat: A Novel
Sarah HallThis is a love under lockdown tale set against the backdrop of a global pandemic. While very similar to COVID, Hall’s version of the virus is deadlier and more infectious. Edith, a celebrated sculptor, retreats into isolation along with her new lover. Amidst the chaos, the two search for love and beauty even as the world around them collapses, and life changes irrevocably.
The Days of Wine and Covid
Elizabeth Berg“Nan is sick of sourdough bread, and Martin is, too. It was a big relief when they admitted this to each other.” Bestselling author Elizabeth Berg takes you inside the home of an aging couple passing the days of the coronavirus pandemic in familiar ways: with a new dog and wine. It’s a touching, comical, and intimate snapshot of our time in lockdown, written while we all processed these unprecedented changes to our daily routines.