Discover books similar to "Ballad" series

Sharyn McCrumb

The Songcatcher

If you enjoyed the Appalachian setting and ballad-inspired themes in Sharyn McCrumb's Ballad series, you'll love her standalone novel The Songcatcher. This book tells the story of an American folklorist who travels to the Scottish Highlands to collect songs and finds herself in the midst of a murder mystery. Like the Ballad series, The Songcatcher explores the power of music and storytelling in shaping communities and personal identities.

Kathleen Grissom

The Kitchen House

If you enjoyed the historical elements and complex characters in the Ballad series, you may like Kathleen Grissom's The Kitchen House. This novel is set on a Virginia plantation in the early 1800s and tells the story of two young girls, one black and one white, who form a bond that transcends race and class. Like McCrumb's work, The Kitchen House explores the ways in which individuals and communities are shaped by their histories and social structures.

Heather Gudenkauf

The Weight of Silence

If you enjoyed the suspenseful elements and complex characters in the Ballad series, you may like Heather Gudenkauf's The Weight of Silence. This novel is set in rural Iowa and follows two young girls who go missing in the woods. Like McCrumb's work, The Weight of Silence explores the ways in which communities and individuals are impacted by trauma and loss.

Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

Readers who appreciated the historical and family-focused narratives in the Ballad series will enjoy Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale. This novel is set in France during World War II and follows two sisters as they navigate the challenges of war and occupation. Like McCrumb's work, The Nightingale explores the ways in which families and communities are shaped by their histories and the world around them.

Sarah McCoy

The Baker's Daughter

Fans of Sharyn McCrumb's exploration of the impact of historical events on personal lives will appreciate Sarah McCoy's The Baker's Daughter. This novel is set in Germany during World War II and follows a young girl who becomes involved in the resistance movement. Like McCrumb's work, The Baker's Daughter explores the ways in which individuals and communities are shaped by their histories and the choices they make.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

Readers who enjoyed the complex characters and vivid settings in the Ballad series will appreciate Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible. This novel is set in the Belgian Congo in the 1960s and follows a missionary family as they navigate the challenges of life in a foreign culture. Like McCrumb's work, The Poisonwood Bible explores the ways in which individuals and communities are shaped by their histories and the world around them.