Novels, by Jodi Picoult but not. May 9, 2008 5:18 PM Subscribe
My mother likes Jodi Picoult novels. I don't know much about the author but I am looking for similar novels. What novels should I be looking for? posted by 517 to media & arts (9 comments total)
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Alice Hoffman, Anne Tyler, and Elizabeth Berg are, I would say, on the more "literary" end of that spectrum, and Luanne Rice is on the more sentimental end. Anne Tyler would probably be my first choice - my own mother loves her books. posted by Jeanne at 5:29 PM on May 9
As someone who shuns most contemporary fiction but is Jodi Picoult's biggest fan, I will say that I've been disappointed when looking for someone "like" her. She's inimitable! I'll be watching this thread with interest. posted by fiercecupcake at 6:30 PM on May 9
Oh, and crap, and I say that and look at Jeanne's link and -- Chris Bohjalian. Midwives, yes, but also Trans-Sister Radio and... another one I'm not remembering the name of. He's good. It must have something to do with small towns in the Northeast. posted by fiercecupcake at 6:31 PM on May 9
I went with Midwives, thanks. posted by 517 at 7:56 PM on May 9
Good deal! I need to reread Midwives -- that's one of my favorite books. I'd also try Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible, now that I've thought about it. posted by fiercecupcake at 8:06 PM on May 9
I'll second Chris Bohjalian. He and Jodi Picoult are my two "must read" authors. posted by roomthreeseventeen at 8:57 PM on May 9
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Alice Hoffman, Anne Tyler, and Elizabeth Berg are, I would say, on the more "literary" end of that spectrum, and Luanne Rice is on the more sentimental end. Anne Tyler would probably be my first choice - my own mother loves her books.
posted by Jeanne at 5:29 PM on May 9