10 Best Books Like The Nightingale
If you loved The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Nightingale are:
- 1The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah4.3
- 2The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah4.5
- 3The Book Thief by Markus Zusak4.6
- 4The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller4.5
- 5The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead4.4
- 6The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes4.6
- 7The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom0
- 8The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult0
- 9The Rose Code by Kate Quinn0
- 10The Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris4.1

A sweeping World War II epic that illuminates the often-overlooked stories of women during wartime
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Quick Comparison: Books Like The Nightingale
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Four Winds | Kristin Hannah | 4.3 | 2021 | 464 | Same author |
| The Great Alone | Kristin Hannah | 4.5 | 2018 | 450 | Same author |
| The Book Thief | Markus Zusak | 4.6 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Song of Achilles | Madeline Miller | 4.5 | 2021 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Underground Railroad | Colson Whitehead | 4.4 | 2016 | 306 | Similar vibes |
| The Giver of Stars | Jojo Moyes | 4.6 | 2020 | 464 | Similar vibes |
| The Stranger in the Lifeboat | Mitch Albom | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Storyteller | Jodi Picoult | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Rose Code | Kate Quinn | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Girls of Good Fortune | Kristina McMorris | 4.1 | 2025 | 416 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Nightingale?
The most similar books to The Nightingale are The Four Winds, The Great Alone, The Book Thief.
What should I read after The Nightingale?
After finishing The Nightingale, readers most commonly pick up The Four Winds next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Kristin Hannah, such as The Women.
Who writes books like Kristin Hannah?
Authors similar to Kristin Hannah include Madeline Miller, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Brit Bennett, Patti Callahan Henry, Colson Whitehead.
What genre is The Nightingale?
The Nightingale is a Literary Fiction novel by Kristin Hannah, published in 2015. It features elements of WWII, Sister Relationship, Resistance.
How long is The Nightingale?
The Nightingale is 564 pages long.
Does The Nightingale have romance/spice?
The Nightingale has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About The Nightingale
A sweeping World War II epic that illuminates the often-overlooked stories of women during wartime, this novel follows two French sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, whose lives are forever changed by the German occupation of France. Hannah masterfully contrasts their different forms of resistance—Vianne's quiet acts of defiance as she shelters Jewish children, and Isabelle's dangerous work with the French Resistance guiding Allied pilots to safety. The novel's emotional depth and historical authenticity create an unforgettable reading experience that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. Perfect for fans of *All the Light We Cannot See* and *The Book Thief*, this award-winning bestseller demonstrates how ordinary people can perform extraordinary acts of courage in the darkest of times.












