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by Patti Callahan Henry
4.42025352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a melancholy but redemptive tone that will resonate with A Map to Paradise fans.
10 Best Books Like A Map to Paradise
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The best books like A Map to Paradise are:
- 1The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry4.4
- 2Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel by David Baldacci4.4
- 3The King's Messenger by Susanna Kearsley4.5
- 4The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead4.4
- 5The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult0
- 6The Book Thief by Markus Zusak4.6
- 7Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver4.5
- 8Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier0
- 9The Pretender by Jo Harkin4.2
- 10The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller4.5
When blacklisted starlet Melanie Cole and her enigmatic housekeeper Eva witness something suspicious in their agoraphobic neighbor's rose garden, the screenwriter mysteriously disappears from his house on Paradise Circle. As the two women search for answers in 1956 Malibu, they uncover dangerous secrets that force them into an unlikely alliance—one that could either save them or destroy everything they have left.
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by David Baldacci
4.42025608 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a melancholic but hopeful tone that will resonate with A Map to Paradise fans.
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by Susanna Kearsley
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This literary fiction shares a tense but romantic tone that will resonate with A Map to Paradise fans.
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by Colson Whitehead
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This literary fiction shares a harrowing yet dignified tone that will resonate with A Map to Paradise fans.
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by Jodi Picoult
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This literary fiction shares a devastating yet thoughtful tone that will resonate with A Map to Paradise fans.
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by Markus Zusak
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This literary fiction shares a haunting but beautiful tone that will resonate with A Map to Paradise fans.
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by Barbara Kingsolver
4.52022560 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a gritty yet compassionate tone that will resonate with A Map to Paradise fans.
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by Daphne du Maurier
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This literary fiction shares a brooding and atmospheric tone that will resonate with A Map to Paradise fans.
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by Jo Harkin
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This literary fiction shares a melancholic and contemplative tone that will resonate with A Map to Paradise fans.
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by Madeline Miller
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This literary fiction shares a achingly beautiful tragedy tone that will resonate with A Map to Paradise fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like A Map to Paradise
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Story She Left Behind | Patti Callahan Henry | 4.4 | 2025 | 352 | Closest match |
| Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel | David Baldacci | 4.4 | 2025 | 608 | Similar vibes |
| The King's Messenger | Susanna Kearsley | 4.5 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Underground Railroad | Colson Whitehead | 4.4 | 2016 | 306 | Similar vibes |
| The Storyteller | Jodi Picoult | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Book Thief | Markus Zusak | 4.6 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| Demon Copperhead | Barbara Kingsolver | 4.5 | 2022 | 560 | Similar vibes |
| Rebecca | Daphne du Maurier | 0 | 2012 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| The Pretender | Jo Harkin | 4.2 | 2025 | 449 | Similar vibes |
| The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller | 4.5 | 2021 | 384 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to A Map to Paradise?
The most similar books to A Map to Paradise are The Story She Left Behind, Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel, The King's Messenger.
What should I read after A Map to Paradise?
After finishing A Map to Paradise, readers most commonly pick up The Story She Left Behind next.
Who writes books like Susan Meissner?
Authors similar to Susan Meissner include Kate Quinn, Taylor Jenkins Reid.
What genre is A Map to Paradise?
A Map to Paradise is a Literary Fiction novel by Susan Meissner, published in 2025.
How long is A Map to Paradise?
A Map to Paradise is 352 pages long.
About A Map to Paradise
1956, Malibu, California: Something is not right on Paradise Circle.With her name on the Hollywood blacklist and her life on hold, starlet Melanie Cole has little choice in company. There is her next-door neighbor, Elwood, but the screenwriter’s agoraphobia allows for just short chats through open windows. He’s her sole confidante, though, as she and her housekeeper, Eva, an immigrant from war-torn Europe, rarely make conversation.Then one early morning Melanie and Eva spot Elwood’s sister-in-law and caretaker, June, digging in his beloved rose garden. After that they don’t see Elwood at all anymore. Where could a man who never leaves the house possibly have gone?As they try to find out if something has happened to him, unexpected secrets are revealed among all three women, leading to an alliance that seems the only way for any of them to hold on to what they can still call their own. But it’s a fragile pact and one little spark could send it all up in smoke…