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This literary fiction shares a bittersweet and contemplative tone that will resonate with Wish You Were Here fans.
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The best books like Wish You Were Here are:
- 1The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride0
- 2Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult0
- 3Everything I Promised You by Katy Upperman4.4
- 4Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano4.1
- 5The Sentence by Louise Erdrich3.9
- 6The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller0
- 7Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin4.1
- 8The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong0
- 9Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid4.2
- 10First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami0
When Diana's dream vacation to the Galápagos is derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, she finds herself stranded alone on the islands while her fiancé returns to New York to work as a surgeon
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by Katy Upperman
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a devastating but hopeful tone that will resonate with Wish You Were Here fans.
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by Ann Napolitano
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a devastating but hopeful tone that will resonate with Wish You Were Here fans.
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by Louise Erdrich
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a melancholic yet hopeful tone that will resonate with Wish You Were Here fans.
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by Miranda Cowley Heller
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This literary fiction shares a anguished and introspective tone that will resonate with Wish You Were Here fans.
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by Gabrielle Zevin
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Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a melancholy and contemplative tone that will resonate with Wish You Were Here fans.
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by Ocean Vuong
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This literary fiction shares a melancholic yet luminous tone that will resonate with Wish You Were Here fans.
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This literary fiction shares a contemplative and melancholic tone that will resonate with Wish You Were Here fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Wish You Were Here
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
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| The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store | James McBride | 0 | — | — | Closest match |
| Small Great Things | Jodi Picoult | 0 | 2016 | — | Same author |
| Everything I Promised You | Katy Upperman | 4.4 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Hello Beautiful | Ann Napolitano | 4.1 | 2023 | 594 | Similar vibes |
| The Sentence | Louise Erdrich | 3.9 | 2021 | 387 | Similar vibes |
| The Paper Palace | Miranda Cowley Heller | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow | Gabrielle Zevin | 4.1 | 2022 | 416 | Similar vibes |
| The Emperor of Gladness | Ocean Vuong | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Carrie Soto Is Back | Taylor Jenkins Reid | 4.2 | 2022 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| First Person Singular | Haruki Murakami | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Wish You Were Here?
The most similar books to Wish You Were Here are The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, Small Great Things, Everything I Promised You.
What should I read after Wish You Were Here?
After finishing Wish You Were Here, readers most commonly pick up The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Jodi Picoult, such as The Storyteller.
Who writes books like Jodi Picoult?
Authors similar to Jodi Picoult include Ann Patchett, Liane Moriarty, Celeste Ng.
What genre is Wish You Were Here?
Wish You Were Here is a Literary Fiction novel by Jodi Picoult, published in 2021. It features elements of Pandemic/COVID-19, Relationship Drama, Galápagos Setting.
How long is Wish You Were Here?
Wish You Were Here is 310 pages long.
Does Wish You Were Here have romance/spice?
Wish You Were Here has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About Wish You Were Here
When Diana's dream vacation to the Galápagos is derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, she finds herself stranded alone on the islands while her fiancé returns to New York to work as a surgeon. Isolated from her carefully planned life, Diana must confront who she really is and what she truly wants from her relationships and career. Picoult captures the disorientation and unexpected opportunities of the pandemic era while crafting a story about personal growth, relationship reevaluation, and finding authenticity in crisis. Perfect for contemporary fiction readers who appreciate pandemic narratives, exotic settings, and stories about life-changing moments that force characters to reassess their priorities and relationships.