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This literary fiction shares a melancholic but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Giver of Stars fans.
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The best books like The Giver of Stars are:
- 1Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel by David Baldacci4.4
- 2A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park4.7
- 3The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah4.3
- 4Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus0
- 5The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah4.7
- 6The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller4.5
- 7The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett4.4
- 8The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead4.4
- 9The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry4.4
- 10The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly4.4
In 1930s Kentucky, English bride Alice Wright finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage and stifling small town until she discovers the Pack Horse Library Project—a daring group of women who ride through dangerous mountain terrain to bring books to isolated communities. As Alice joins this unlikely sisterhood of librarians, she finds the freedom and purpose she's been searching for, but their mission puts them at odds with the conservative townspeople who want to silence them.
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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 Giver of Stars fans.
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This literary fiction shares a devastating but dignified tone that will resonate with The Giver of Stars fans.
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by Bonnie Garmus
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This literary fiction shares a witty yet indignant tone that will resonate with The Giver of Stars fans.
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by Kristin Hannah
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This literary fiction shares a heartbreaking yet triumphant tone that will resonate with The Giver of Stars 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 The Giver of Stars fans.
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by Brit Bennett
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a melancholy and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Giver of Stars fans.
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by Colson Whitehead
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a harrowing yet dignified tone that will resonate with The Giver of Stars fans.
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by Patti Callahan Henry
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This literary fiction shares a melancholy but redemptive tone that will resonate with The Giver of Stars fans.
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by Martha Hall Kelly
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This literary fiction shares a gentle and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Giver of Stars fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Giver of Stars
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel | David Baldacci | 4.4 | 2025 | 608 | Closest match |
| A Long Walk to Water | Linda Sue Park | 4.7 | 2010 | 128 | Similar vibes |
| The Four Winds | Kristin Hannah | 4.3 | 2021 | 464 | Similar vibes |
| Lessons in Chemistry | Bonnie Garmus | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Nightingale | Kristin Hannah | 4.7 | 2015 | 564 | Similar vibes |
| The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller | 4.5 | 2021 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Vanishing Half | Brit Bennett | 4.4 | 2021 | 12 | Similar vibes |
| The Underground Railroad | Colson Whitehead | 4.4 | 2016 | 306 | Similar vibes |
| The Story She Left Behind | Patti Callahan Henry | 4.4 | 2025 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club | Martha Hall Kelly | 4.4 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Giver of Stars?
The most similar books to The Giver of Stars are Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel, A Long Walk to Water, The Four Winds.
What should I read after The Giver of Stars?
After finishing The Giver of Stars, readers most commonly pick up Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Jojo Moyes, such as Still Me.
Who writes books like Jojo Moyes?
Authors similar to Jojo Moyes include Kristin Hannah.
What genre is The Giver of Stars?
The Giver of Stars is a Literary Fiction novel by Jojo Moyes, published in 2020.
How long is The Giver of Stars?
The Giver of Stars is 464 pages long.
About The Giver of Stars
Alice Wright doesn't love her new American husband. Nor her domineering father-in-law or the judgmental townsfolk of Baileyville, Kentucky. Stifled and misunderstood, she yearns for escape and finds it in defiant Margery O'Hare and the sisterhood bringing