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Quick Comparison: Books Like The Lincoln Highway
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Name Is Emilia del Valle | Isabel Allende | 4.3 | 2025 | 304 | Closest match |
| The Rose Code | Kate Quinn | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Great Alone | Kristin Hannah | 4.5 | 2018 | 450 | 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 Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club | Martha Hall Kelly | 4.4 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Jackal's Mistress | Chris Bohjalian | 4.5 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Stranger in the Lifeboat | Mitch Albom | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Girls of Good Fortune | Kristina McMorris | 4.1 | 2025 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| Demon Copperhead | Barbara Kingsolver | 4.5 | 2022 | 560 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Lincoln Highway?
The most similar books to The Lincoln Highway are My Name Is Emilia del Valle, The Rose Code, The Great Alone.
What should I read after The Lincoln Highway?
After finishing The Lincoln Highway, readers most commonly pick up My Name Is Emilia del Valle next.
Who writes books like Amor Towles?
Authors similar to Amor Towles include Madeline Miller, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Brit Bennett, Patti Callahan Henry, Colson Whitehead.
What genre is The Lincoln Highway?
The Lincoln Highway is a Literary Fiction novel by Amor Towles, published in 2021. It features elements of 1950s America, Coming of Age, Road Trip.
How long is The Lincoln Highway?
The Lincoln Highway is 576 pages long.
Does The Lincoln Highway have romance/spice?
The Lincoln Highway has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About The Lincoln Highway
In 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett Watson is released from juvenile detention with plans to start fresh in California, but his journey is derailed when two friends from the facility show up with their own agenda. What begins as a simple cross-country trip becomes an adventure that changes all their lives as they encounter colorful characters and confront the consequences of their past actions. Towles crafts an elegant story about friendship, family, and the American Dream that captures the optimism and uncertainty of 1950s America while exploring themes of responsibility, redemption, and the paths we choose. Essential for historical fiction readers who appreciate mid-century American settings, coming-of-age narratives, and stories that examine how young people navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood during pivotal moments in history.