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by Anne Tyler (Goodreads Author)

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I am doing a hand-picked "Fiction of the Month" book club for my sister-in-law. I haven't read Saint Maybe, but picked it out for her and it is by far her most favorite of any I've picked. Does anyone have any recommendations for other books like Saint Maybe that she might enjoy? Thanks.

Mell This answer may be too late, but I think Rosamunde Pilcher writes in a similar way. I love Tyler and Pilcher. They are books set in England. Winter So…moreThis answer may be too late, but I think Rosamunde Pilcher writes in a similar way. I love Tyler and Pilcher. They are books set in England. Winter Solstice is her great contemporary/modern era novel. The Shellseekers is part historical and part contemporary. (less)

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This is my first Tyler book. Are her others similar in tone, etc.?

Mo Ringey-gareau I have read a lot of her books and, to me, this one was less engaging and riveting than the others. I found ladder of years especially to be more comp…moreI have read a lot of her books and, to me, this one was less engaging and riveting than the others. I found ladder of years especially to be more compelling with more fleshed-out characters. (less)

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