Discover books similar to "The Girl In Times Square"

Paullina Simons

The Bronze Horseman

If you enjoyed the historical setting and romantic themes in 'The Girl in Times Square', you'll likely appreciate 'The Bronze Horseman' by the same author. This epic love story is set against the backdrop of World War II in Leningrad and follows the lives of two young lovers, Tatiana and Alexander, as they navigate the challenges and dangers of war.

Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

Fans of historical fiction with a strong female lead will enjoy 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. Set in France during World War II, the novel tells the story of two sisters who must rely on their courage, wit, and love for each other to survive the war and its aftermath.

Tatiana de Rosnay

Sarah's Key

'Sarah's Key' is a powerful and moving novel that explores the devastating impact of the Holocaust on families and communities. The story alternates between modern-day Paris and the events of the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup in 1942, as a journalist uncovers a shocking family secret that connects her to a young girl who was arrested during the roundup.

Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Narrated by Death, 'The Book Thief' is a unique and poignant novel that tells the story of a young girl named Liesel who discovers the power of words and books during World War II in Germany. As she navigates the challenges of growing up during a time of great upheaval and tragedy, Liesel learns to find solace and strength in the written word.

Mary Ann Shaffer

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

If you enjoyed the epistolary format of 'The Girl in Times Square', you'll love 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society'. Set in the aftermath of World War II, the novel is written in the form of letters between a young writer named Juliet Ashton and a group of eccentric and charming residents of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands occupied by the Germans during the war.

Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

Set in the American South during the 1960s, 'The Secret Life of Bees' is a powerful and uplifting novel about a young girl named Lily who runs away from home with her black housekeeper and friend, Rosaleen. They find refuge with a group of beekeeping sisters who teach Lily about the healing power of love, friendship, and community.

Kathryn Stockett

The Help

'The Help' is a moving and thought-provoking novel that explores the lives of black maids working for white families in Mississippi during the 1960s. When a young white woman named Skeeter returns home from college and befriends several of the maids, she decides to write a book that tells their stories and exposes the racism and injustice they face on a daily basis.

Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

If you enjoyed the complex and emotional relationships in 'The Girl in Times Square', you'll be moved by 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini. The novel tells the story of two Afghan boys, Amir and Hassan, who grow up together in Kabul but are torn apart by a terrible betrayal. As Amir grapples with his guilt and tries to make amends, he must confront the harsh realities of his homeland and the choices he has made.

Khaled Hosseini

A Thousand Splendid Suns

'A Thousand Splendid Suns' is a powerful and heart-wrenching novel that explores the lives of two Afghan women, Mariam and Laila, who are brought together by circumstance and fate. As they struggle to survive in a world of violence and oppression, they find solace and strength in their unlikely friendship and the enduring power of love.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

Set in the Belgian Congo during the 1960s, 'The Poisonwood Bible' is a sweeping and powerful novel that tells the story of an evangelical Baptist family from Georgia who move to Africa to spread the word of God. As they confront the challenges of living in a foreign culture and the political turmoil of the country, they must also grapple with their own beliefs and values.