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by Robert Ludlum
4.32012
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a paranoid and relentless tone that will resonate with Before I Go To Sleep fans.
10 Best Books Like Before I Go To Sleep
If you loved Before I Go To Sleep by S. J. Watson, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Before I Go To Sleep are:
- 1The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum4.3
- 2The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 3Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn4.2
- 4The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware4.0
- 5Without Fail by Lee Child4.4
- 6Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) by Thomas Harris4.5#1
- 7Perfect Strangers by J.T. Geissinger4.5
- 8Mystic River by Dennis Lehane4.1
- 9Faithful Place by Tana French4.3#3
- 10In the Woods by Tana French4.1#1
Christine wakes up every day with no memory of her past, unable to form new memories due to a mysterious accident, relying on her husband and a journal to piece together fragments of her life. When she begins to suspect that everything she's been told about herself might be a lie, she races against her failing memory to uncover the terrifying truth. Each day becomes a desperate fight to remember who she really is before her memories disappear forever.
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by Freida McFadden
4.22025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with Before I Go To Sleep fans.
3
by Gillian Flynn
4.22018393 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a toxic and haunting tone that will resonate with Before I Go To Sleep fans.
4
by Ruth Ware
4.02016352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a anxious and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with Before I Go To Sleep fans.
5
by Lee Child
4.42002398 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a methodical and assured tone that will resonate with Before I Go To Sleep fans.
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Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter)
Hannibal Lecter #1 (works standalone)by Thomas Harris
4.52008
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and cerebral tone that will resonate with Before I Go To Sleep fans.
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by J.T. Geissinger
4.52019342 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a intense and escapist tone that will resonate with Before I Go To Sleep fans.
8
by Dennis Lehane
4.12016592 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a bleak and haunting tone that will resonate with Before I Go To Sleep fans.
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Faithful Place
Dublin Murder Squad #3 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.32010416 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with Before I Go To Sleep fans.
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In the Woods
Dublin Murder Squad #1 (works standalone)by Tana French
4.12019560 pages
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a haunting and melancholic tone that will resonate with Before I Go To Sleep fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Before I Go To Sleep
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bourne Identity📚 Series starter | Robert Ludlum | 4.3 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Sharp Objects | Gillian Flynn | 4.2 | 2018 | 393 | Similar vibes |
| The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | 4.0 | 2016 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Without Fail | Lee Child | 4.4 | 2002 | 398 | Similar vibes |
| Red Dragon (Hannibal Lecter) | Thomas Harris | 4.5 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| Perfect Strangers | J.T. Geissinger | 4.5 | 2019 | 342 | Similar vibes |
| Mystic River | Dennis Lehane | 4.1 | 2016 | 592 | Similar vibes |
| Faithful Place | Tana French | 4.3 | 2010 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| In the Woods | Tana French | 4.1 | 2019 | 560 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Before I Go To Sleep?
The most similar books to Before I Go To Sleep are The Bourne Identity, The Tenant, Sharp Objects.
What should I read after Before I Go To Sleep?
After finishing Before I Go To Sleep, readers most commonly pick up The Bourne Identity next.
Who writes books like S. J. Watson?
Authors similar to S. J. Watson include Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins, Ruth Ware.
What genre is Before I Go To Sleep?
Before I Go To Sleep is a Thriller novel by S. J. Watson, published in 2011.
How long is Before I Go To Sleep?
Before I Go To Sleep varies in length depending on edition.
About Before I Go To Sleep
“Thebest debut novel I’ve ever read.”-Tess Gerritsen,bestselling author of the Rizzoli & Isles series“Anexceptional thriller. It left my nerves jangling for hours after I finished thelast page.” -Dennis Lehane, New York Times bestselling author of Moonlight MileS. J. Watson makes his powerful debutwith this compelling, fast-paced psychological thriller,reminiscent of Shutter Island and Memento, in which an amnesiac who,following a mysterious accident, cannot remember her past or form newmemories, desperately tries to uncover the truth about who she is-and whoshe can trust.