Books like Beartown

Loved Beartown by Fredrik Backman? These five are matched on genre, tropes, mood and pace against our curated shelf.

1. Big Little Lies

   Liane Moriarty

   You asked for small town and ensemble cast — this has both.

2. The Husband's Secret

   Liane Moriarty

   You asked for ensemble cast and moral dilemma — this has both.

3. Anxious People

   Fredrik Backman

   You asked for small town and ensemble cast — this has both.

4. Educated

   Tara Westover

   You asked for coming of age — this has it.

5. The Invention of Wings

   Sue Monk Kidd

   You asked for coming of age — this has it.

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