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If I like reading Annie Proulx, Alice Munro and Barbara Kingsolver, who else might I like?

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twobluechickens · 28/12/2023 23:12

Just that really! All ideas welcome.

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timtam23 · 30/12/2023 01:19

Anne Tyler
Ahdaf Soueif
Nawal El Sadaawi
Kate Atkinson
Jackie Kay
Mariama Ba
Helen Garner

AlwaysFreezing · 30/12/2023 01:09

Ooh, I've thought of another book based on your update. Hannah Kent Burial Rites it ticks the female perspective(s) box, the other countries box with the added bonuses of being a debut (total sucker for a debut) AND it's rooted in a true story (my biggest weakness).

My other thought, is not an author, or even a specific book, but one of my favourite periods to read about is the civil rights movement in America, usually from a black perspective. It feels almost impossible for it to be taking place in living memory.

Also have you read The signature of all things? Do not be put off by the eat pray love author, seriously.

And I am assuming you've read Prodigal Summer by BK? Her best book imo.

And Wide Sargasso Sea fits your criteria nicely, if you haven't already read it.

Isabele Allende is also worth a shout out based on the women's perspective/other country vibe.

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twobluechickens · 29/12/2023 18:03

Thank you so much everyone! I've read What I Loved by Siri Hustvedt and it's still the only book that's made me cry, so I will definitely look for more of hers. I also like what I've read of Hilary Mantel although I've not read any of the Wolf Hall novels. I can't put a finger on what it is I like about these authors, although with AM and BK it's probably their tendency to write about the female experience/from a female perspective. I also like reading books set abroad.

Lots of authors I haven't read here so plenty to explore. Time to make use of my library membership!

Thanks again.

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WickDittington · 29/12/2023 08:43

Margaret Drabble
Antonia Byatt
Jane Gardam

Cherrypi · 29/12/2023 08:10

Louise Erdrich

Longlist · 29/12/2023 02:21

What about Joyce Carol Oates? I love all the authors mentioned above, by the way.

CurbsideProphet · 29/12/2023 02:03

Iirc Barbara Kingsolver has written about Native American people and communities? If you liked that aspect of her writing I would recommend looking at Sherman Alexie.

highlandcoo · 29/12/2023 01:08

https://www.literature-map.com/e+annie+proulx

This is a fun resource. Type in the name of an author you like and similar authors will pop up.

Authors similar to E Annie Proulx

https://www.literature-map.com/e+annie+proulx

highlandcoo · 29/12/2023 01:05

YY to Ann Patchett, Sarah Waters and Rose Tremain. Along with Annie Proulx they are some of my favourite authors.

Also have a look at Sue Gee, especially Earth and Heaven, Sally Magnusson's Music in the Dark, Mary Lawson's Crow Lake and Louisa Young's My Dear I Wanted to Tell You.

Oh, and Jane Harris: The Observations and Gillespie and I.

AlwaysFreezing · 29/12/2023 00:51

Schoolrunmumbun · 28/12/2023 23:13

Ann Patchett

First answer always has it.

But, have you read any/much Sarah Waters?
Also yy to Siri Husdvet.

Curtis Sittingfeld could be a good shout.

And Sebastian Faulks. And don’t be put off by Eli’s Shafak.

fernsandlilies · 29/12/2023 00:26

Barbara Pym
Elizabeth Taylor
Jane Gardam

Wisterical · 29/12/2023 00:07

Eleanor Ferranti

Countessofcrisps · 29/12/2023 00:03

Wally lamb
Maggie O Farrell

onitlikeacarbonnet · 28/12/2023 23:59

Helen Dunsmore

Schoolrunmumbun · 28/12/2023 23:58

Penelope Lively

clowniform · 28/12/2023 23:30

2nd all of the above and also
Carol Shields
Jane Smiley
Margaret Laurence
Siri Hustvedt
Anita Shreve
Alison Lurie
early Margaret Atwood

Schoolrunmumbun · 28/12/2023 23:29

Donna Tartt
Sarah Waters
Rose Tremaine

Orangesarenottheonlyfruit · 28/12/2023 23:15

Sarah Winman
Kate Atkinson
Elizabeth Strout
Clare Keegan
Louise Kennedy

Schoolrunmumbun · 28/12/2023 23:13

Ann Patchett