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Donna Tartt

The Secret History

If you enjoyed the intricate character development and sense of mystery in 'Nights' by Noelle Mack, then you'll love Donna Tartt's 'The Secret History'. This novel follows a group of classics students at a small college in Vermont as they become increasingly obsessed with the darker aspects of Greek culture, leading to tragic consequences. Tartt's writing is just as rich and atmospheric as Mack's, and the sense of foreboding will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Brit Bennett

The Vanishing Half

For readers who appreciated the complex themes of identity and belonging in 'Nights', 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett is a must-read. This novel explores the lives of twin sisters who grow up in a small, southern Black community, but run away at age 16. One sister passes as white and disappears, while the other returns to their hometown with her Black daughter. The novel delves into issues of race, class, and identity, and how they shape our lives and relationships.

Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch

If you were drawn to the rich, descriptive prose and sense of place in 'Nights', then you'll enjoy Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, 'The Goldfinch'. The novel follows Theo Decker, a young boy who survives a terrorist bombing at an art museum and becomes entranced by a painting of a goldfinch. As he grows up, Theo becomes increasingly obsessed with the painting and the secrets it holds, leading him down a dangerous path. Tartt's writing is just as immersive and evocative as in 'Nights', and the sense of mystery will keep you engaged.

Chloe Benjamin

The Immortalists

Fans of the magical realism and family drama in 'Nights' will enjoy 'The Immortalists' by Chloe Benjamin. The novel follows the lives of four siblings who, as children, visit a fortune teller who tells them the date of their deaths. The novel explores how this knowledge shapes their lives and relationships as they grow up and navigate the world. The writing is lush and descriptive, and the characters are complex and compelling.

Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus

If you loved the enchanting, dreamlike quality of 'Nights', then you'll adore 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern. The novel follows the lives of two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who are bound together in a magical competition. The competition takes place at Le Cirque des Rêves, a circus that appears and disappears without warning. The novel is full of rich, descriptive prose and a sense of wonder that will transport you to another world.

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

If you enjoyed the gothic atmosphere and historical setting of 'Nights', then you'll love 'The Essex Serpent' by Sarah Perry. The novel is set in 1893 and follows Cora Seaborne, a widow who becomes obsessed with the legend of a sea serpent that has supposedly been spotted in the Essex countryside. As she investigates the legend, she becomes embroiled in the lives of the locals, including a charismatic vicar and his family. The novel is full of rich, descriptive prose and a sense of mystery that will keep you engaged.

Erin Morgenstern

The Starless Sea

If you're looking for another immersive, dreamlike novel like 'Nights', then 'The Starless Sea' by Erin Morgenstern is a great choice. The novel follows Zachary Ezra Rawlins, a graduate student who discovers a mysterious book that tells the story of his own life. As he investigates the book, he becomes drawn into a secret world of pirates, painters, and timeless lovers. The novel is full of rich, descriptive prose and a sense of wonder that will transport you to another world.

V.E. Schwab

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

For readers who loved the magical realism and sense of adventure in 'Nights', 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' by V.E. Schwab is a must-read. The novel follows Addie, a young woman who makes a deal with the devil to live forever, but at a cost: she will be forgotten by everyone she meets. The novel explores themes of identity, memory, and the power of art, and the writing is lush and descriptive.