Discover books similar to "Great Plains Trilogy" series

Willa Cather

O Pioneers!

If you enjoyed the Great Plains Trilogy, you might like to go back to the beginning of Willa Cather's exploration of the Great Plains with 'O Pioneers!'. This novel tells the story of Alexandra Bergson, who inherits her father's farm and must learn to make a life for herself in the harsh landscape of Nebraska.

Willa Cather

My Ántonia

Another classic from Willa Cather, 'My Ántonia' is a novel that follows the life of Ántonia Shimerda, a Bohemian girl who immigrates to Nebraska with her family. The novel explores the themes of immigration, community, and the passage of time, all of which are also present in the Great Plains Trilogy.

Willa Cather

The Song of the Lark

In 'The Song of the Lark', Willa Cather tells the story of Thea Kronborg, a talented musician who grows up in a small town in Colorado. As she pursues her dream of becoming a great opera singer, Thea must navigate the challenges of ambition, love, and identity, all of which are also explored in the Great Plains Trilogy.

John Steinbeck

The Grapes of Wrath

If you enjoyed the Great Plains Trilogy for its depiction of the struggles of pioneers on the Great Plains, you might also enjoy 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck. This novel tells the story of the Joad family, who are forced to leave their farm in Oklahoma during the Great Depression and travel to California in search of work.

Wallace Stegner

Crossing to Safety

Wallace Stegner is often compared to Willa Cather for his depictions of the American West, and 'Crossing to Safety' is one of his most beloved novels. The novel tells the story of two couples, the Morgans and the Langs, who become close friends as they navigate the challenges of academic life and family responsibilities.

Wallace Stegner

Angle of Repose

Like the Great Plains Trilogy, 'Angle of Repose' explores the lives of pioneers who settle in the American West. The novel tells the story of Lyman Ward, a retired historian who is writing a biography of his grandparents, who were among the first settlers in New Mexico. As he delves into their lives, Lyman reflects on his own troubled marriage and the legacy of the American West.

A.B. Guthrie Jr.

The Big Sky

If you enjoyed the Great Plains Trilogy for its depiction of the wild beauty of the American West, you might also enjoy 'The Big Sky' by A.B. Guthrie Jr. The novel tells the story of Boone Caudill, a young man who joins a group of fur trappers and explorers as they journey westward into uncharted territory.

A.B. Guthrie Jr.

The Way West

In 'The Way West', A.B. Guthrie Jr. continues the story of the American West that he began in 'The Big Sky'. The novel tells the story of a group of settlers who travel westward in a wagon train, braving the challenges of the wilderness and the conflicts that arise among the travelers.

Kent Haruf

Plainsong

If you enjoyed the Great Plains Trilogy for its depiction of the rhythms and rituals of rural life, you might also enjoy 'Plainsong' by Kent Haruf. The novel tells the story of several interconnected families in a small town in Colorado, exploring the themes of community, family, and the human spirit.

Kent Haruf

Eventide

In 'Eventide', Kent Haruf continues the story of the residents of Hol