Discover books similar to "Route 66" series

Colleen McCullough

The Thorn Birds

Fans of 'Route 66' who are looking for a sweeping, romantic epic should consider 'The Thorn Birds'. This classic novel spans several decades and follows the lives of the Cleary family as they navigate love, loss, and ambition in the Australian Outback.

Kristin Hannah

The Great Alone

If you enjoyed the wild, untamed setting of 'Route 66', you may like 'The Great Alone'. This novel is set in the wilds of Alaska in the 1970s and follows the story of a young girl and her family as they try to make a new life in the harsh, unforgiving landscape.

John Steinbeck

The Grapes of Wrath

Readers who enjoyed the historical and social commentary in 'Route 66' may like 'The Grapes of Wrath'. This classic novel follows the story of the Joad family as they travel from the dust bowl of Oklahoma to California during the Great Depression in search of a better life.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

If you enjoyed the sense of adventure and cultural exploration in 'Route 66', you may like 'The Poisonwood Bible'. This novel follows the story of an evangelical Baptist minister and his family as they travel to the Belgian Congo in 1959. The novel explores themes of colonialism, religion, and the human condition.

Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

Readers who enjoyed the strong female characters and sense of community in 'Route 66' may like 'The Secret Life of Bees'. This novel is set in the American South during the Civil Rights era and follows the story of a young girl who runs away from her abusive home to find a new family among a group of beekeeping sisters.

Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale

If you enjoyed the historical setting and themes of love and sacrifice in 'Route 66', you may like 'The Nightingale'. This novel is set in France during World War II and follows the story of two sisters as they fight to survive and resist the Nazi occupation.