What next after Eleanor Oliphant?

[DragonmotherKhaleesi]

I've just finished said book, thoroughly enjoyed it.
No idea what to read next, can anyone inspire me please?

Second Lessons in Chemistry- and following for tips!

I'm going to second Where the Crawdads Sing
And add
Little fires everywhere

Coming on to suggest the Rosie Project too...3 books in the series so read them in order.
Also love the two Olive Ketteridge and a Man called Ove
You have many treats ahead. Some of my favourite reads.

Another vote for Strange Sally Diamond
and Where The Crawdads Sing

So much choice, they're all exactly what I'm after. They'll certainly stock me up for a while.

The Last Library by Freya Sampson has Eleanor Oliphant vibes too.

Paper Cup

Which also reminded me of Scabby Queen (it's a couple of years older but also a strong, slightly off-beam female protagonist).

Strange Sally Diamond is also great, but you might have got that already

My sister the serial killer
I capture the castle

Maybe a bit darker than you're looking for but I loved Eleanor and also: Sweet Pea by CJ Skuse, also loved My Dark Vanessa, The Rearranged Life of Oona Lockhart and The Good Samaritan which are in a similar vein I think....

The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
It is a bit darker than Oliphant but would highly recommend it. Does have a beautiful positive side to it despite the darkness.

@ninjasnap I loved My Dark Vanessa! I'm not sure that's a good recommendation here tho because it's very very depressing.

I loved where the crawdads sing, and currently really enjoying the Thursday murder club series.

I'm currently reading The Last Library by Freya Sampson, and it's reminding me of Eleanor Oliphant. Heroine is a painfully shy and awkward recluse who is forced out of her safe, predictable routine when the council threatens to close the library where she works, and the local community comes together to save it.

A Kind of Intimacy, by Jenn Ashworth.

I would second A Kind of Intimacy. Also, The Cactus by Sarah Haywood. Very similar to Eleanor Oliphant.

Thank you all. On your recommendations I read Strange Sally Diamond. Bloody brilliant.
Just starting the Rosie Project. So pleased I started the thread

So glad you enjoyed it. The Maid by Nita Prose might appeal to you too.

Following!

The Maid

Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason is another you might like

Dawn O'Porter, Cat Lady - don't be put off if you're not into cats 😂

The main character is a little like Eleanor Oliphant, in that you're never entirely sure if you like her or not.

One puzzling afternoon-Emily Critchley

A beautiful, heartfelt tale of friendship as well as coping with memories and loss. Edie is the very special lead character whose presence stays with you long after finishing the book.

Wow so many more to add to my list! I've written them all down.

I'm looking for a local book club but can't find one. Has anyone started their own?
Maybe I should start a thread about it....

The Cassandra Complex - Holly Smales
The Sweetpea Series - darker Murder thriller type series but similar vibes that I can’t put my finger on!

The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson

Inheritance by Jenny Eclair

The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr by Frances Maynard (loved this book)

The Cactus by Sarah Haywood

All about usual women in unusual circumstances