Discover books similar to "Gilead" series

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

This novel tells the story of the Price family, Baptist missionaries in the Belgian Congo during the 1960s. This book is a great choice for fans of 'Gilead' who are interested in exploring the intersection of religion, family, and politics in a different cultural context.

Elizabeth Strout

Olive Kitteridge

This novel, told in a series of interconnected stories, tells the story of Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher living in a small town in Maine. This book is a great choice for fans of 'Gilead' who are interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and the passing of time.

James Baldwin

The Amen Corner

This play tells the story of a Pentecostal pastor and her son, who returns home after his father's death. This book is a great choice for fans of 'Gilead' who are interested in exploring the intersection of religion, family, and community in an urban setting.

Eudora Welty

The Optimist's Daughter

This novel tells the story of a young woman who returns home to Mississippi for her father's funeral. This book is a great choice for fans of 'Gilead' who are interested in exploring the themes of family, tradition, and the passing of time in the American South.

Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

This novel tells the story of a young girl who runs away from her abusive father and finds refuge with a group of beekeeping sisters in South Carolina. This book is a great choice for fans of 'Gilead' who are interested in exploring the themes of family, community, and the search for a place to call home.

J. Courtney Sullivan

The Engagements

This novel tells the story of four different women and the men in their lives, and the ways in which the institution of marriage has affected them. This book is a great choice for fans of 'Gilead' who are interested in exploring the themes of family, community, and the complexities of human relationships.