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by Miranda Cowley Heller
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Why you'll love it:
A perfect companion read that hits the same notes as Wish You Were Here.
10 Best Books Like Wish You Were Here
If you loved Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Wish You Were Here are:
- 1The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller0
- 2The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid4.6
- 3Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult0
- 4Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult0
- 5Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano4.1
- 6Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman0
- 7Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng4.4
- 8Everything I Promised You by Katy Upperman4.4
- 9The Wedding People by Alison Espach0
- 10A Little Life: A Novel by Hanya Yanagihara4.5
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 Taylor Jenkins Reid
4.62017400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This delivers a very similar reading experience to Wish You Were Here — fans consistently love both.
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by Jodi Picoult
0
Why you'll love it:
Another Jodi Picoult book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
5
by Ann Napolitano
4.12023594 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a devastating but hopeful tone that will resonate with Wish You Were Here fans.
6
by Gail Honeyman
02017
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a darkly funny yet tender tone that will resonate with Wish You Were Here fans.
7
by Celeste Ng
4.42017
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a simmering and contemplative tone that will resonate with Wish You Were Here fans.
8
by Katy Upperman
4.42025384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a devastating but hopeful tone that will resonate with Wish You Were Here fans.
9
by Alison Espach
0
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a darkly comedic yet tender tone that will resonate with Wish You Were Here fans.
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by Hanya Yanagihara
4.52015
Why you'll love it:
This literary fiction shares a devastating and relentless 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Paper Palace | Miranda Cowley Heller | 0 | — | — | Closest match |
| The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo | Taylor Jenkins Reid | 4.6 | 2017 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Leaving Time | Jodi Picoult | 0 | — | — | Same author |
| Small Great Things | Jodi Picoult | 0 | 2016 | — | Same author |
| Hello Beautiful | Ann Napolitano | 4.1 | 2023 | 594 | Similar vibes |
| Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine | Gail Honeyman | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| Little Fires Everywhere | Celeste Ng | 4.4 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| Everything I Promised You | Katy Upperman | 4.4 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Wedding People | Alison Espach | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| A Little Life: A Novel | Hanya Yanagihara | 4.5 | 2015 | — | 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 Paper Palace, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Leaving Time.
What should I read after Wish You Were Here?
After finishing Wish You Were Here, readers most commonly pick up The Paper Palace 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.