If you are looking for a unique gift for a high school or college graduate, try some grownup friendly childrens books full of wit and wisdom. Mary kubica writes an emotional story of a kidnapped girl, mia, and her mothers relentless search to find her. But the usual blanket categories and genres can be a bit too broad, and often, weve found that we get the best recommendations when we choose books based. Jan 08, 2015 the girl on the train, by paula hawkins a mystery that has been described as a psychological thriller, the girl on the train, looks like a mustread for the coming year. Similar to other dystopian books, this book is set in the future where mankind has learned to manipulate dna to leave behind only the good things. Books to read if you like the girl on the train popsugar. What to read after the girl on the train whsmith blog.
The girl on the train is a 2016 american mystery thriller drama film. The girl on the train is a fastpaced novel of suspense and deception. The good girl is the debut novel of author mary kubica and you cannot believe that someones debut work can get such a critical acclaim. The film stars emily blunt, rebecca ferguson, haley bennett, justin theroux, luke evans, allison janney, edgar ramirez and lisa kudrow. Jan 15, 2015 this has led me to believe that 2015 didnt have better books in the mystery and thriller genre, hence the goodreads choice award going to the girl on the train. Its just that there are so many stories to choose from, which you already know if you, like millions of other readers, rapidly inhaled novels like gone girl and the girl on the train over the last few years. The girl on the train, napoleon, go set a watchman and more the summer reading lists are out and the great and the. Ive also really enjoyed a million little pieces, a child called it and go ask alice. Heres some readalikes to keep you on the edge of your seat. Find books like orphan train from the worlds largest community of readers. The genre has moved beyond just works with the word girl in the title much to our relief. Winner of the 2007 bookbrowse award for most popular book.
The girl on the train, here are twelve novels to pick up next. From strange disappearances to troubled husbandandwife relationships, these books like gone girl are sure to. Any good book suggestions open to all but i most like to. As the narration jumps between quinn and alex, youll feel like these. With a gone girl adaptation in theaters this friday, now seems like a good time to either reread gone girl, or. If you liked gillian flynns dark and suspenseful gone girl, then you have to read paula hawkins s pageturner the girl on the train and vice versa. Gone girl is deserving of all the praise and trill.
If you like the girl on the train by paula hawkins central. After you is surely something which is exceptional to include in the list of books like girl on the train. If you enjoyed the girl on the train, you may like the following novels. Told in alternating perspectives much like the girl on the train, the good girl will draw you in and wont let you go until you know the fate of. But you likely knocked out both of those books before the calendar flipped over to 2. May 08, 2015 to mark the 70th anniversary of ve day, childrens authors including shirley hughes, michael morpurgo, sf said, piers torday and katherine rundell, together with childrens books site members. Find books like the girl on the train from the worlds largest community of readers. Its just that there are so many stories to choose from, which you already know if you, like millions of other readers, rapidly inhaled novels like gone girl and the girl on the train over the. Now your sleepless nights are spent yearning for another gillian flynn bookand could the days until the gone girl movie comes out be going by any slower. The best kindle unlimited books to download right now. Mystery books to read if you like the girl on the train. Like gone girl, this novel features a duplicitous female protagonist with. If youre heavily into the book its adapted from, femaleled thrillers in general, or the fabulous emily blunt, youve probably been looking forward to the girl on the train movie for a long time. So if paula hawkins the girl on the train was your cup of tea maybe with a shot of whiskey, then youll probably find these 15 books just as entertaining.
Apr 27, 2009 i just finished reading girl, interrupted and it has to be my favorite book by far. If you liked gone girl and the girl on the train by nvdpl adult librarians a staffcreated list. If you liked gillian flynns dark and suspenseful gone girl, then you have to read paula hawkinss pageturner the girl on the trainand vice versa. The girl on the train was one of those books that seemed to completely. But theres also nothing worse than finishing it of course the babysitter did it. This novel is teen boarding school fiction meets murder mystery, which is really the best of both worlds, as far as im concerned. I categorized it as an airport read, fun and forgettable. A talking dog, a housecleaning robot and a threedimensional data orb are among the many cool features that kids might. The one most similar to the girl on the train i would have to say would be missing, presumed.
I know it should be the woman on the train, but it didnt scan. If you liked gillian flynns dark and suspenseful gone girl, then you have. These psychological thrillers like hawkins the girl on the train will stay. Theyre driving along the highway when finn decides to stop at a service station to use the restroom. Goodreads members who liked girl on a train also liked. Jan 17, 2018 psychological thrillers continue to be popular, following the success of the book and adaptations of bestsellers like gone girl, the girl on the train, and big little lies. Told in alternating perspectives much like the girl on the train, the good. There is nothing better than reading a great thriller. Gone girl and the girl on the train were two of the most popular books of the last few years. Gone girl was actually published before the girl on the train, which has prompted many readers to credit.
This is worth listing out first on the list of books like girl on the train because of the epic suspense and little thrills that it has within. Seuss to pete the cat books, there are a number of childrens picture books that make excellent graduation gifts. Find books like girl on a train from the worlds largest community of readers. Dec 27, 2018 gone girl and girl on the train are both really good books, and not remotely related to each other, even though they sound similar and gained popularity around the same time. Gone girl 2014 like the girl on the train, this movie starring ben affleck and rosamund pike is also based on a similarlythemed bestselling novel.
Hawkins debut novel seems like it will be the kind of book that keeps you up at night until you finish it and everyone needs that kind of read now and then, right. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Psychological thrillers continue to be popular, following the success of the book and adaptations of bestsellers like gone girl, the girl on the train, and big little lies. Books to read if you loved the girl on the train she reads.
Which book should i read first on a plane, gone girl or. You ran out and bought sharp objects and dark places and read them in two sleepless nights. From strange disappearances to troubled husbandandwife relationships, these books like gone girl are sure to keep you in suspense until the very last page. And so with the announcement of paula hawkins next book into the water. I let you go is my absolute favorite and blew my mind. As the title says, im looking for mystery type books similar to these. If you like the girl on the train by paula hawkins. Psychologically rich and pulse pounding, the good girl had me hooked from the very first sentence and didnt let go until the final word.
A boy is found murdered on the grounds of an allgirl boarding school, and the only lead detective stephen moran has is a note on a bulletin board that says, i know who killed him. In the list of alternative books like girl on the train, the silent wife makes the next entry. Oct 06, 2016 there is nothing better than reading a great thriller. Nov 17, 2017 paula hawkins debut novel, the girl on the train, took the world by storm when it was published in 2015 and stayed on the new york times bestseller list for four monthsdebuting at number one and holding the top position for consecutive weeks. The novel debuted in the number one spot on the new york times fiction best sellers of 2015 list print and ebook dated 1 february 2015, 2 and remained. If youve already gobbled up the girl on the train, youre probably hungry for something similar to read that hits lots of the same notes. Oct 09, 2016 gone girl 2014 like the girl on the train, this movie starring ben affleck and rosamund pike is also based on a similarlythemed bestselling novel in which none of its lead characters are. If you liked gone girl and the girl on the train north. But you likely knocked out both of those books before the calendar flipped over to 2016.
Finn and layla are young, in love, and on vacation. Here are 5 books you need to read if you loved the girl on the train. When seventeenyearold sage wakes up in a hospital with no memories other than the words run now, written on her hand, she has no choice but to run and try and find out who she is. What are the best childrens books on the second world war. If paula hawkins the girl on the train was your cup of tea, then youll probably find these 15 books just as entertaining. Dec 05, 20 i expected to enjoy gone girl, but i wasnt expecting to admire it. The girl on the train is a 2015 psychological thriller novel by british author paula hawkins that gives narratives from three different women about relationship troubles and binge drinking.
Heralded as the next gone girl by critics and readers alike, the girl on the train is a fastpaced novel of suspense and deception. I think gone girl and girl on the train are great because theyre not that similar books at all, but theyre both dealing with the sort of perils of being a woman today, of marriages. Gone girl by gillian flynn is probably the book that is the most similar in tone to the girl on the train. Suggestions for books similar to girl, interrupted.
Here you can find handpicked readalike recommendations for more than 4000 contemporary books and 3000 authors. If you liked girl on the train, youll love paula hawkins. When were looking for good books to read, we browse bestseller lists, click around goodreads and instagram, and ask friends for their recommendations. Goodreads members who liked orphan train also liked. Check out these third grade favorites, picked by our panel of childrens book experts to enthrall, challenge, and delight your child. I personally think they are all better than the girl on the train. An atmospheric, gritty, and compelling novel of starcrossed lovers, set in the circus world circa 1932. Ive read gone girl, girl on the train, sharp objects, in a dark dark wood, and just finished all the missing girls super good if youve never heard of it. If youre looking for more books like the girl on the train, we recommend these thrilling suspense novels. Goodreads members who liked the girl on the train also liked. I cant wait to see what mary kubica comes up with next. Sep 24, 2015 10 books that could be the next gone girl. Use the alphabetical lists below to look up a favorite book or author and then click see readalikes to discover similar books. Sep 28, 2016 the girl on the train was a working title that never got changed, and its a good title.
Oct 12, 2016 if youre heavily into the book its adapted from, femaleled thrillers in general, or the fabulous emily blunt, youve probably been looking forward to the girl on the train movie for a long time. Girl on the train author shoots down gone girl comparisons. Heather gudenkauf, bestselling author of the weight of silence and little mercies. Check out any of the following books if you are looking for stories that are like the girl on the train. He hops out of the car, locks the doors behind him, and goes inside.
Sep 29, 2014 10 books you must read if you loved gone girl all written by women, to boot. The good girl there are twists and turns in every single chapter in mary kubicas novel. The success of the girl on the train really reignited our love of the. Supportive bookbuying parents influenced her love of literature and. Aug 23, 2016 the girl on the train movie tiein paperback august 23, 2016. Mary kubica writes an emotional story of a kidnapped girl, mia, and her mothers relentless search to find her daughter. Check out these great thrillers like the girl on the train, including paula hawkinss newest release, into the water. Like gone girl, this novel features a duplicitous female protagonist with dark secrets and a disturbing knack for storytelling. The book was a decent read the beginning was so slow that i was about to dnf it forever.
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