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Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

This novel tells the story of Lily, a 14-year-old girl growing up in the American South during the 1960s. After her beloved black housekeeper Rosaleen is beaten and jailed for attempting to vote, Lily helps her escape and the two embark on a journey that leads them to the home of three beekeeping sisters. Here, Lily finds solace, love, and a new perspective on the world. Fans of the Southern Sisters series will enjoy this heartwarming tale of sisterhood, race, and self-discovery set in the American South.

Kathryn Stockett

The Help

Taking place in Mississippi during the 1960s, The Help follows the story of Aibileen, a black maid working for a wealthy white family, and Skeeter, a young white woman who aspires to be a writer. When Skeeter proposes the idea of writing a book from the perspective of the black maids in their town, the two women form an unlikely friendship and work together to shed light on the racial injustices of their time. Fans of the Southern Sisters series will appreciate the strong female characters and the vivid portrayal of life in the American South during this era.

Fannie Flagg

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

Set in the small town of Whistle Stop, Alabama, this novel tells the story of Idgie Threadgoode and Ruth Jamison, two women who open a cafe together and become fast friends. As the two women navigate the challenges of running a business and maintaining their friendship, they also grapple with issues of love, loss, and family. Fans of the Southern Sisters series will enjoy the witty dialogue, strong female characters, and vivid portrayal of life in the American South.

Elizabeth Strout

Olive Kitteridge

This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a collection of interconnected stories that take place in the small town of Crosby, Maine. At the center of the stories is Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher who is both loved and feared by the people in her community. Through Olive's experiences and the experiences of those around her, the novel explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggles and triumphs of small-town life. Fans of the Southern Sisters series will appreciate the richly drawn characters and the vivid sense of place.

Pat Conroy

The Prince of Tides

This novel tells the story of Tom Wingo, a high school football coach living in South Carolina who is struggling to come to terms with his troubled past. When his sister Savannah attempts suicide, Tom travels to New York City to help her and meets Susan Lowenstein, a psychiatrist who is trying to help Savannah. As Tom begins to confront his past, he also finds himself falling in love with Susan, and the two embark on a tumultuous relationship. Fans of the Southern Sisters series will enjoy the vivid portrayal of life in the American South and the complex relationships between the characters.

Alice Walker

The Color Purple

Set in rural Georgia during the early 20th century, this novel tells the story of Celie, a young black woman who is forced into an abusive marriage and must find the strength to break free and create a better life for herself. Along the way, she forms a close bond with her sister-in-law Sofia and her friend Shug Avery, and the three women help each other find their voices and stand up for themselves. Fans of the Southern Sisters series will appreciate the strong female characters and the vivid portrayal of life in the American South during this era.

Jane Smiley

A Thousand Acres

This novel is a modern retelling of Shakespeare's King Lear, set on a farm in Iowa. The story follows the lives of the Cook family, who are struggling to keep their farm afloat in the face of financial difficulties and family tensions. When the patriarch of the family, Larry Cook, decides to divide his land among his three daughters, the family is thrown into chaos and the sisters must confront their own demons and learn to stand up for themselves. Fans of the Southern Sisters series will appreciate the strong female characters and the vivid portrayal of rural life.

Jojo Moyes

The Giver of Stars

Set in Depression-era Kentucky, this novel tells the story of Alice Wright, a young woman who marries a man she barely knows and moves to a small town in the Appalachian Mountains. In an effort to escape her unhappy marriage and find a sense of purpose, Alice joins a group of women who are part of the Pack Horse Library Project, a program that brings books to people living in remote areas of the state. As Alice and the other women travel through the mountains, they form a close bond and learn to rely on each other in the face of adversity. Fans of the Southern Sisters series will appreciate the strong female characters and the vivid portrayal of life in the American South during this era.

Kim Michele Richardson

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

Set in the 1930s in rural Kentucky, this novel tells the story of Cussy Mary Carter, a young woman who is part of the Pack Horse Library Project, a program that brings books to people living in remote areas of the state. Cussy, who is also known as the

Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

Set in France during World War II, this novel tells the story of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, who are forced to navigate the challenges and dangers of the war in their own ways. Vianne, who is married and has a daughter, must keep her family safe as the Germans occupy her town, while Isabelle, who is rebellious and idealistic, joins the Resistance and risks her life to fight against the occupation. As the sisters struggle to survive and protect those they love, they also learn the true meaning of courage, sacrifice, and sisterhood. Fans of the Southern Sisters series will appreciate the strong female characters and the vivid portrayal of life during this era.