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by Anthony Doerr
02014
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a melancholy but luminous tone that will resonate with The Book Club for Troublesome Women fans.
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The best books like The Book Club for Troublesome Women are:
- 1All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr0
- 2Good Company by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney0
- 3Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel by David Baldacci4.4
- 4A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park4.7
- 5The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes4.6
- 6Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng4.4
- 7Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman0
- 8A Man Called Ove: A Novel by Fredrik Backman4.6
- 9The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K. Ancrum4.5
- 10The Wedding People by Alison Espach0
In 1960s suburbia, Margaret Ryan has everything society says she should want, but feels inexplicably empty until she meets enigmatic newcomer Charlotte Gustafson. Using a book club as an excuse to get closer to Charlotte, Margaret gathers a group of neighborhood women who bond over controversial literature and cocktails. As they discuss books like *The Feminine Mystique*, these unlikely friends discover that sharing secrets and challenging expectations will transform their lives in ways they never imagined.
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by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
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This literary fiction shares a thoughtful and wry tone that will resonate with The Book Club for Troublesome Women fans.
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This literary fiction shares a melancholic but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Book Club for Troublesome Women fans.
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by Linda Sue Park
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This literary fiction shares a heartbreaking but inspiring tone that will resonate with The Book Club for Troublesome Women fans.
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by Jojo Moyes
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This literary fiction shares a inspiring and heartfelt tone that will resonate with The Book Club for Troublesome Women fans.
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This literary fiction shares a simmering and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Book Club for Troublesome Women fans.
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by Gail Honeyman
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This literary fiction shares a darkly funny yet tender tone that will resonate with The Book Club for Troublesome Women fans.
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by Fredrik Backman
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This literary fiction shares a bittersweet and warming tone that will resonate with The Book Club for Troublesome Women fans.
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by K. Ancrum
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This literary fiction shares a haunting but tender tone that will resonate with The Book Club for Troublesome Women fans.
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by Alison Espach
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This literary fiction shares a darkly comedic yet tender tone that will resonate with The Book Club for Troublesome Women fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Book Club for Troublesome Women
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All the Light We Cannot See | Anthony Doerr | 0 | 2014 | — | Closest match |
| Good Company | Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel | David Baldacci | 4.4 | 2025 | 608 | Similar vibes |
| A Long Walk to Water | Linda Sue Park | 4.7 | 2010 | 128 | Similar vibes |
| The Giver of Stars | Jojo Moyes | 4.6 | 2020 | 464 | Similar vibes |
| Little Fires Everywhere | Celeste Ng | 4.4 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine | Gail Honeyman | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| A Man Called Ove: A Novel | Fredrik Backman | 4.6 | 2014 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| The Corruption of Hollis Brown | K. Ancrum | 4.5 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Wedding People | Alison Espach | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Book Club for Troublesome Women?
The most similar books to The Book Club for Troublesome Women are All the Light We Cannot See, Good Company, Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel.
What should I read after The Book Club for Troublesome Women?
After finishing The Book Club for Troublesome Women, readers most commonly pick up All the Light We Cannot See next.
Who writes books like Marie Bostwick?
Authors similar to Marie Bostwick include Kristin Hannah.
What genre is The Book Club for Troublesome Women?
The Book Club for Troublesome Women is a Literary Fiction novel by Marie Bostwick, published in 2025.
How long is The Book Club for Troublesome Women?
The Book Club for Troublesome Women is 605 pages long.
About The Book Club for Troublesome Women
By 1960s standards, Margaret Ryan is living the American woman's dream. So why doesn't that feel like enough? Margaret is thrown for a loop when she first meets Charlotte Gustafson. As an excuse to be in the mysterious Charlotte's orbit, Margaret concocts a book club get-together and invites two other neighborhood women. As the women share secrets, cocktails, and their reactions to the controversial bestseller The Feminine Mystique, they have no idea their impromptu club and the books they read will become the glue that helps them hold fast through what will prove to be the most consequential and freeing year of their live.--Provided by publisher.