10 Best Books Like One Italian Summer
If you loved One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like One Italian Summer are:
- 1One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid0
- 2Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez3.9
- 3Still Me by Jojo Moyes4.6
- 4After You by Jojo Moyes4.2#2
- 5You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel by Akwaeke Emezi4.2
- 6Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen4.5#1
- 7Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez0#2
- 8Beautiful by Danielle Steel0
- 9Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover0
- 10The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang0#3
When Katy's mother dies unexpectedly, she embarks on their planned trip to Positano alone, only to encounter her mother as a young woman in the 1990s
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Detailed Recommendations
by Gabriel García Márquez
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a melancholic yet magical tone that will resonate with One Italian Summer fans.
by Jojo Moyes
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a melancholy but determined tone that will resonate with One Italian Summer fans.
After You
Lou Clark #2 (works standalone)by Jojo Moyes
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with One Italian Summer fans.
by Akwaeke Emezi
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a sensual and contemplative tone that will resonate with One Italian Summer fans.
Curvy Girl Summer
Curve #1 (works standalone)by Danielle Allen
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a uplifting and affirming tone that will resonate with One Italian Summer fans.
Yours Truly
Part of Your World #2 (works standalone)by Abby Jimenez
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a warm and gentle tone that will resonate with One Italian Summer fans.
by Danielle Steel
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a nostalgic and bittersweet tone that will resonate with One Italian Summer fans.
The Heart Principle
Kiss Quotient #3 (works standalone)by Helen Hoang
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a heavy but healing tone that will resonate with One Italian Summer fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like One Italian Summer
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One True Loves | Taylor Jenkins Reid | 0 | 2016 | — | Closest match |
| Love in the Time of Cholera | Gabriel García Márquez | 3.9 | 1985 | 348 | Similar vibes |
| Still Me | Jojo Moyes | 4.6 | 2018 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| After You | Jojo Moyes | 4.2 | 2016 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel | Akwaeke Emezi | 4.2 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| Curvy Girl Summer | Danielle Allen | 4.5 | 2024 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Yours Truly | Abby Jimenez | 0 | 2023 | — | Similar vibes |
| Beautiful | Danielle Steel | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Reminders of Him | Colleen Hoover | 0 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Heart Principle | Helen Hoang | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
Authors Who Write Like Rebecca Serle
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to One Italian Summer?
The most similar books to One Italian Summer are One True Loves, Love in the Time of Cholera, Still Me.
What should I read after One Italian Summer?
After finishing One Italian Summer, readers most commonly pick up One True Loves next.
Who writes books like Rebecca Serle?
Authors similar to Rebecca Serle include Kristin Hannah, Emily Henry, Taylor Jenkins Reid.
What genre is One Italian Summer?
One Italian Summer is a Romance novel by Rebecca Serle. It features elements of Time Travel, Mother-Daughter, Grief/Loss.
How long is One Italian Summer?
One Italian Summer varies in length depending on edition.
Does One Italian Summer have romance/spice?
One Italian Summer has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About One Italian Summer
When Katy's mother dies unexpectedly, she embarks on their planned trip to Positano alone, only to encounter her mother as a young woman in the 1990s. This poignant exploration of love, loss, and the complexity of parent-child relationships transcends typical time-travel narratives to examine how well we truly know our parents. Serle crafts a deeply emotional story about healing and understanding that beautifully captures the Italian coastal setting while exploring themes of identity, marriage, and personal growth. Perfect for readers who enjoy emotional contemporary fiction, mother-daughter dynamics, and stories that blend magical elements with realistic human experiences.