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Donna Tartt

The Secret History

If you enjoyed the intricate character relationships and sense of place in June Masters Bacher's series, you'll appreciate Donna Tartt's debut novel. The Secret History follows a group of classics students at a small Vermont college as they become increasingly obsessed with the darker aspects of Greek culture. Tartt's rich, immersive prose and complex characters make this a must-read for fans of Bacher's series.

Mary McCarthy

The Group

For readers who enjoyed the feminist themes and ensemble cast of the June Masters Bacher series, The Group is a classic novel that explores the lives of eight Vassar graduates in the 1930s. McCarthy's sharp, witty prose and unflinching look at issues like sexuality, class, and mental health make this a compelling read for fans of Bacher's work.

Doris Lessing

The Golden Notebook

For readers who appreciated the psychological depth and feminist themes of the June Masters Bacher series, The Golden Notebook is a groundbreaking novel that explores the inner lives of four women through the use of interlocking narratives and diary entries. Lessing's incisive prose and unflinching look at issues like mental health, sexuality, and politics make this a must-read for fans of Bacher's work.

Anita Shreve

The Weight of Water

If you enjoyed the atmospheric settings and layered storytelling of the June Masters Bacher series, The Weight of Water is a haunting novel that explores the lives of two women separated by a century, both drawn to the same remote island off the coast of New Hampshire. Shreve's evocative prose and intricate plotting make this a standout read for fans of Bacher's work.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

For readers who appreciated the richly drawn characters and sense of place in the June Masters Bacher series, The Poisonwood Bible is a sweeping novel that follows a family of missionaries to the Belgian Congo in the 1960s. Kingsolver's vivid prose and unforgettable heroines make this a powerful read for fans of Bacher's work.

George V. Higgins

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

For readers who appreciated the gritty realism and moral ambiguity of the June Masters Bacher series, The Friends of Eddie Coyle is a classic crime novel that explores the world of organized crime in Boston. Higgins' sharp, dialogue-driven prose and unforgettable characters make this a must-read for fans of Bacher's work.

Mary McCarthy

The Group

If you enjoyed the feminist themes and ensemble cast of the June Masters Bacher series, The Group is a classic novel that explores the lives of eight Vassar graduates in the 1930s. McCarthy's sharp, witty prose and unflinching look at issues like sexuality, class, and mental health make this a compelling read for fans of Bacher's work.

Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar

For readers who appreciated the psychological depth and raw emotion of the June Masters Bacher series, The Bell Jar is a searing novel that explores the inner life of a young woman struggling with mental illness. Plath's unforgettable prose and haunting imagery make this a must-read for fans of Bacher's work.

Edith Wharton

The House of Mirth

If you enjoyed the social commentary and complex character relationships in the June Masters Bacher series, The House of Mirth is a classic novel that explores the world of New York high society in the late 19th century. Wharton's sharp, incisive prose and unforgettable heroine make this a standout read for fans of Bacher's work.