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by Connie Willis
4.11997493 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a warm and witty tone that will resonate with The Time Traveler's Wife fans.
10 Best Books Like The Time Traveler's Wife
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The best books like The Time Traveler's Wife are:
- 1To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis4.1
- 2This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar4.3
- 3The Giver by Lois Lowry0
- 4The Host by Stephenie Meyer0
- 5Illuminae by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff4.2#1
- 6Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr4.2
- 7The Third Rule of Time Travel by Philip Fracassi4.0
- 8Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell0
- 9Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel0
- 10Scythe by Neal Shusterman4.6Series starter
Science Fiction02013
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2
by Amal El-Mohtar
4.32019
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a lyrical and yearning tone that will resonate with The Time Traveler's Wife fans.
3
by Lois Lowry
02017240 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a haunting and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Time Traveler's Wife fans.
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by Stephenie Meyer
02008
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This science fiction shares a contemplative and earnest tone that will resonate with The Time Traveler's Wife fans.
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Illuminae
Illuminae Files #1 (works standalone)by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
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This science fiction shares a intense and innovative tone that will resonate with The Time Traveler's Wife fans.
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This science fiction shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Time Traveler's Wife fans.
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This science fiction shares a melancholic but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Time Traveler's Wife fans.
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by Emily St. John Mandel
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This science fiction shares a contemplative melancholy tone that will resonate with The Time Traveler's Wife fans.
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Scythe
Start of Arc Of A Scythe seriesby Neal Shusterman
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Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a thoughtful and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Time Traveler's Wife fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Time Traveler's Wife
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Say Nothing of the Dog | Connie Willis | 4.1 | 1997 | 493 | Closest match |
| This Is How You Lose the Time War | Amal El-Mohtar | 4.3 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Giver📚 Series starter | Lois Lowry | 0 | 2017 | 240 | Start a new series |
| The Host | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| Illuminae | Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff | 4.2 | 2015 | 601 | Similar vibes |
| Cloud Cuckoo Land | Anthony Doerr | 4.2 | 2021 | 641 | Similar vibes |
| The Third Rule of Time Travel | Philip Fracassi | 4.0 | 2025 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Winter's Orbit | Everina Maxwell | 0 | 2021 | — | Similar vibes |
| Sea of Tranquility | Emily St. John Mandel | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Scythe📚 Series starter | Neal Shusterman | 4.6 | 2017 | 464 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Time Traveler's Wife?
The most similar books to The Time Traveler's Wife are To Say Nothing of the Dog, This Is How You Lose the Time War, The Giver.
What should I read after The Time Traveler's Wife?
After finishing The Time Traveler's Wife, readers most commonly pick up To Say Nothing of the Dog next.
Who writes books like Audrey Niffenegger?
Authors similar to Audrey Niffenegger include Kazuo Ishiguro, Kate Atkinson.
What genre is The Time Traveler's Wife?
The Time Traveler's Wife is a Science Fiction novel by Audrey Niffenegger, published in 2013. It features elements of Time Travel, Star-Crossed Lovers, Unconventional Narrative.
How long is The Time Traveler's Wife?
The Time Traveler's Wife varies in length depending on edition.
Does The Time Traveler's Wife have romance/spice?
The Time Traveler's Wife has a spice level of 3/5. This book has moderate romantic content.
About The Time Traveler's Wife
This groundbreaking debut novel tells the unconventional love story of Henry DeTamble, a Chicago librarian with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel unpredictably, and Clare Abshire, an artist who has known him since childhood. Niffenegger weaves a complex narrative that explores their relationship across multiple timelines, showing how love endures despite the challenges of Henry's involuntary disappearances to different points in his past and future. The novel masterfully blends science fiction elements with literary romance, creating a poignant meditation on fate, free will, and the nature of enduring love. Ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally rich storytelling with fantastical elements and non-linear narratives that challenge conventional romantic fiction.