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10 Best Books Like Tom Lake

If you loved Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

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The best books like Tom Lake are:

  1. 1Firefly Lane by Kristen Hannah0
  2. 2Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel4.4
  3. 3On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn4.6#8
  4. 4A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare4.3
  5. 5The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn0#2
  6. 6The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough0
  7. 7An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn0#3
  8. 8Ana María and The Fox by Liana De la Rosa4.0
  9. 9A Gentleman's Offer by Emma Orchard4.0
  10. 10Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase0
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During the early days of the pandemic, Lara tells her daughters the story of her youth while they work together in the family cherry orchard, weaving together past and present through storytelling

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Quick Comparison: Books Like Tom Lake

BookAuthorRatingYearPagesBest For
Firefly LaneKristen Hannah0——Closest match
Like Water for ChocolateLaura Esquivel4.41992245Similar vibes
On the Way to the WeddingJulia Quinn4.62006320Similar vibes
A Lady by MidnightTessa Dare4.32013—Similar vibes
The Viscount Who Loved MeJulia Quinn0200634Similar vibes
The Thorn BirdsColleen McCullough02009704Similar vibes
An Offer from a GentlemanJulia Quinn02004—Similar vibes
Ana María and The FoxLiana De la Rosa4.02023352Similar vibes
A Gentleman's OfferEmma Orchard4.02025320Similar vibes
Lord of ScoundrelsLoretta Chase02009384Similar vibes

Authors Who Write Like Ann Patchett

If you enjoy Ann Patchett's writing style, explore these similar authors.

Elsie SilverLucy ScoreBrynne WeaverTessa BaileyJenny Han

Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to Tom Lake?

The most similar books to Tom Lake are Firefly Lane, Like Water for Chocolate, On the Way to the Wedding.

What should I read after Tom Lake?

After finishing Tom Lake, readers most commonly pick up Firefly Lane next.

Who writes books like Ann Patchett?

Authors similar to Ann Patchett include Elsie Silver, Lucy Score, Brynne Weaver, Tessa Bailey, Jenny Han.

What genre is Tom Lake?

Tom Lake is a Romance novel by Ann Patchett. It features elements of Family Stories, Orchard Setting, Mother-Daughter.

How long is Tom Lake?

Tom Lake varies in length depending on edition.

Does Tom Lake have romance/spice?

Tom Lake has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.

About Tom Lake

During the early days of the pandemic, Lara tells her daughters the story of her youth while they work together in the family cherry orchard, weaving together past and present through storytelling. As Lara recounts her time as a young actress and her relationship with their father, the family bonds over shared labor and the power of narrative to make sense of life's complexities. Patchett creates an intimate family portrait that celebrates the healing power of storytelling while exploring themes of memory, family legacy, and how we shape our own narratives. Perfect for literary fiction readers who appreciate family-centered narratives, pandemic fiction, agricultural settings, and stories that examine how families create meaning through shared stories and experiences.

Themes & Topics

Family StoriesOrchard SettingMother-DaughterTheater/ActingPandemic Setting