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- 1The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride0
- 2Everything I Promised You by Katy Upperman4.4
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- 5My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult0
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- 7The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller0
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Literary Fiction02016
When African American nurse Ruth is forbidden from caring for a white supremacist's newborn, a medical emergency forces her to make a choice that changes all their lives
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Quick Comparison: Books Like Small Great Things
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store | James McBride | 0 | — | — | Closest match |
| Everything I Promised You | Katy Upperman | 4.4 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Hello Beautiful | Ann Napolitano | 4.1 | 2023 | 594 | Similar vibes |
| Wish You Were Here | Jodi Picoult | 3.9 | 2021 | 310 | Same author |
| My Sister's Keeper | Jodi Picoult | 0 | 2005 | — | Same author |
| The Sentence | Louise Erdrich | 3.9 | 2021 | 387 | Similar vibes |
| The Paper Palace | Miranda Cowley Heller | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow | Gabrielle Zevin | 4.1 | 2022 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| The Emperor of Gladness | Ocean Vuong | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Carrie Soto Is Back | Taylor Jenkins Reid | 4.2 | 2022 | 384 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Small Great Things?
The most similar books to Small Great Things are The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, Everything I Promised You, Hello Beautiful.
What should I read after Small Great Things?
After finishing Small Great Things, readers most commonly pick up The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Jodi Picoult, such as The Storyteller.
Who writes books like Jodi Picoult?
Authors similar to Jodi Picoult include Madeline Miller, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Brit Bennett, Patti Callahan Henry, Colson Whitehead.
What genre is Small Great Things?
Small Great Things is a Literary Fiction novel by Jodi Picoult, published in 2016. It features elements of Racial Issues, Medical Drama, Legal Thriller.
How long is Small Great Things?
Small Great Things varies in length depending on edition.
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About Small Great Things
When African American nurse Ruth is forbidden from caring for a white supremacist's newborn, a medical emergency forces her to make a choice that changes all their lives. Picoult tackles systemic racism and unconscious bias through multiple perspectives that challenge readers to examine their own assumptions. A powerful exploration of race in America that sparked important conversations, this novel examines themes of privilege, justice, and the complexity of doing the right thing while featuring Picoult's trademark moral complexity and research-driven storytelling that illuminates the pervasive nature of racial bias in institutions.