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If you liked Anywhere But Here, here are the top 100 books to read next:
- #1
Save:A moving, quietly powerful exploration of fractured mother-daughter bonds and small-town secrets - beautifully written but best for those who don’t mind a slow burn and tough subjects.
IT WAS TERRIBLY hot that summer Mr. Robertson left town, and for a long while the river seemed dead. Just a dead brown snake of a thing lying flat through the center of town, dirty yellow foam collect... - #2
Save:Poetic, powerful, and poignant - "Breath, Eyes, Memory" is a moving exploration of Haitian womanhood and family scars. It’s not always comfortable, but it’s absolutely memorable.
A flattened and drying daffodil was dangling off the little card that I had made my aunt Atie for Mother's Day. I pressed my palm over the flower and squashed it against the plain beige cardboard. Whe... - #3
Save:A moving, thoughtful, and beautifully written novel about what we owe to the people we love - and to ourselves.
I remember that the last completely normal day we ever had in our lives, my brothers and I, was an ordinary day much like this one, a muggy August-into-September weekday, the sky low and gray over Lan... - #4
Save:Not your average 'celebrity novel' - it's messy, funny, painfully honest, and very human. A must for Carrie Fisher fans and anyone who appreciates sardonic humor and emotional candor.
Maybe I shouldn’t have given the guy who pumped my stomach my phone number, but who cares? My life is over anyway. Besides, what was I supposed to do? He came up to my room and gave me that dumb stuff... - #5
Save:A provocative, beautifully written tale about a dysfunctional mother and daughter, perfect for those who enjoy messy, introspective, unvarnished literary fiction - just know it can be a tough, occasionally unsettling read.
I suffered at her hands as a child, and any pain she subsequently endured appeared to me to be a kind of redemption – a rebalancing of the universe, where the rational order of cause and effect aligne... - #6
Save:A haunting, beautifully written coming-of-age novel that's as heartbreaking as it is memorable - perfect for those who crave rich prose and emotional intensity, but not recommended if you're looking for an easy or cheerful read.
THE SANTA ANAS blew in hot from the desert, shriveling the last of the spring grass into whiskers of pale straw. Only the oleanders thrived, their delicate poisonous blooms, their dagger green leaves.... - #7
Save:A powerful, polarizing memoir - messy, dramatic, and unforgettable. Whether you find it validating or off-putting, you won’t soon forget Christina Crawford’s story.
The only time so far that I had cried was when an old fan had called to tell me about the TV news station coming to film his collection of her clothes and photographs in his living room and to ask if... - #8
Save:'Borrowed Finery: A Memoir' by Paula Fox is a poignant account of the author's difficult childhood, where she faced neglect and abandonment from her parents. Despite the hardships, Paula Fox grew up to become a successful writer, penning numerous children's books and novels. The memoir delves into the author's life experiences, offering insights into the characters and themes in her literary works. Paula Fox's writing style, characterized by descriptive and minimalist prose, effectively captures the emotions of her childhood self and the wisdom of her adult perspective.
The Reverend Elwood Amos Corning, the Congregational minister who took care of me in my infancy and earliest years and whom I called Uncle Elwood, always saw to it that I didn’t look down and out. Twi... - #9
Save:A gut-wrenching, beautifully written coming-of-age novel that’s not for the faint of heart but impossible to forget - powerful, honest, and deeply moving.
I’ve been cal ed Bone al my life, but my name’s Ruth Anne. I was named for and by my oldest aunt—Aunt Ruth. My mama didn’t have much to say about it, since strictly speaking, she wasn’t there. Mama an... - #10
Save:A beautifully written, sometimes divisive tale of complicated women, forgiveness, and the bonds that shape us - equal parts poignant and dramatic. If messy family ties and strong female friendships are your thing, this book is worth a read.
Tap-dancing child abuser. That’s what the Sunday New York Times from March 8, 1993, had called Vivi. The pages of the week-old Leisure Arts section lay scattered on the floor next to Sidda as she curl...
