Discover books similar to "Amory's" series

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

Follow the story of a group of eccentric, wealthy Greek scholars at a small, elite Vermont college as they become involved in a murder that shatters their quiet lives. Like Amory's, this book features a close-knit group of friends and explores themes of class, privilege, and morality.

John Knowles

A Separate Peace

This classic novel tells the story of Gene and Finny, two friends at a New England boarding school during World War II, and the events that lead to a tragic accident. The complex relationship between the two protagonists and the boarding school setting will appeal to readers of Amory's.

Mary McCarthy

The Group

Follow the lives of eight Vassar graduates as they navigate their way through love, work, and marriage in 1930s New York. Like Amory's, this book features a close-knit group of friends and explores themes of feminism, class, and identity.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

This American classic tells the story of the mysterious Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. Set in the Roaring Twenties, the novel explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. Readers of Amory's will enjoy the vivid depiction of the era and the complex relationships between the characters.

Curtis Sittenfeld

Prep

This novel tells the story of Lee Fiora, a teenager from the Midwest who attends a prestigious New England boarding school. Like Amory's, the book explores themes of class, privilege, and identity as Lee navigates the social hierarchy of the school.

Pat Conroy

The Lords of Discipline

This novel tells the story of four cadets at the Military Institute of South Carolina as they navigate their final year at the school. Like Amory's, the book explores themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and the struggle to maintain one's moral compass in the face of adversity.

J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye

This classic novel tells the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager who has been expelled from his prep school and is struggling to come to terms with the loss of his brother. Like Amory's, the book explores themes of adolescence, identity, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.

W. Somerset Maugham

The Razor's Edge

This novel tells the story of Larry Darrell, a veteran of World War I who is searching for the meaning of life. Like Amory's, the book explores themes of spirituality, self-discovery, and the search for meaning in a post-war world.

Nancy Mitford

The Pursuit of Love

This novel tells the story of the Radlett family, a eccentric aristocratic family in England between the two world wars. Like Amory's, the book explores themes of love, family, and the search for happiness in a rapidly changing world.